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  1. Add The Snowman: Film with Live Orchestra - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    The Snowman: Film with Live Orchestra - Durham Cathedral

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Make it a Christmas to remember with a special screening of the much-loved film. The Snowman, shown on the big screen with its unforgettable soundtrack performed live by a professional orchestra.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for The Snowman: Film with Live Orchestra - Durham Cathedral

  2. Add Steampunk Weekend to your Itinerary

    Steampunk Weekend

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    Festival

    Darlington

    Goggles at the ready! Steampunk Weekend returns bringing two days of fantastical invention, live entertainment, eccentric characters, unique traders and Victorian-inspired adventure. Step into an extraordinary world where steam powers the future,…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026to15 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Steampunk Weekend

  3. Add North Pole Express - Tanfield Railway to your Itinerary

    North Pole Express - Tanfield Railway

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    Christmas and New Year

    Tanfield Lea, Stanley

    Step aboard the Tanfield Railway’s famous North Pole Express for a steam train journey to the North Pole! Tanfield Railway’s famous North Pole Express is one of the most popular and magical festive experiences in the North East, perfect for families…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2026to20 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    22 Dec 2026to24 Dec 2026Open 10:25 - 16:25
    More info for North Pole Express - Tanfield Railway

  4. Add Christmas Family Crafts: Make a Winter Decoration to your Itinerary

    Christmas Family Crafts: Make a Winter Decoration

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Get creative as a family and make a winter-inspired craft to take home or gift to a loved-one. Make snowflakes, snowdrop decorations and festive gift tags using recycled materials, taking inspiration from the colours, shapes and patterns of winter.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
    From:
    12 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
    From:
    19 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
    More info for Christmas Family Crafts: Make a Winter Decoration

  5. Add Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest to your Itinerary

    Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest

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    October Half Term

    Bedburn , Hamsterley Forest

    This interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun. 

    Dates

    From:
    28 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest

  6. Add Father Christmas to your Itinerary

    Father Christmas

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stockton-on-Tees

    Make Christmas extra special this year, visit Father Christmas at Hardwick Park in his Festive Yurt.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026
    More info for Father Christmas

  7. Add Grand Cinema: Elf (PG) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Grand Cinema: Elf (PG) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Transport yourself to the golden age of cinema with a nostalgic afternoon in our beautifully restored 1950s Grand cinema. The Grand cinema, from Ryhope, in Sunderland, has been recreated and brought to life in our 1950s Town.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 14:00 -
    More info for Grand Cinema: Elf (PG) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  8. Add Parkland Explorer: Build Bowesville to your Itinerary

    Parkland Explorer: Build Bowesville

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    Family Fun

    Barnard Castle

    Help us transform The Bowes Museum into a city this February half term! Join us to Build Bowesville, our very own cardboard kingdom, taking inspiration from the museum's magnificent architecture and surrounding parkland. Get creative as you design,…

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    9 Feb 2027Open 11:00 - 12:15
    From:
    16 Feb 2027Open 11:00 - 12:15
    More info for Parkland Explorer: Build Bowesville

  9. Add Shildon Brick Show - Locomotion to your Itinerary

    Shildon Brick Show - Locomotion

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    Show / Display

    Shildon

    Feast your eyes on a fantastic array of intricate LEGO® creations at this year's Shildon Brick Show. Hosted in conjunction with Brick Alley Recognised LEGO Fan Community, this exhibition features a wide range of displays and trade stands to…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026to15 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Shildon Brick Show - Locomotion

  10. Add Breakfast With Santa - South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Breakfast With Santa - South Causey Inn

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    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Create unforgettable festive memories with a magical morning at South Causey Inn’s much-loved Breakfast With Santa event! 

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 11:30
    From:
    12 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 11:30
    More info for Breakfast With Santa - South Causey Inn

  11. Add Wonder Workshop: Animal Automaton to your Itinerary

    Wonder Workshop: Animal Automaton

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Wonder Workshop explores The Bowes Museum's collection through art, science, technology, engineering and maths, from how mechanisms work to the meaning of symbols in paintings and the history of well-known pieces. This session encourages young…

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    10 Feb 2027Open 13:30 - 14:45
    From:
    17 Feb 2027Open 13:30 - 14:45
    More info for Wonder Workshop: Animal Automaton

  12. Add Christmas Creations to your Itinerary

    Christmas Creations

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Get creative this December in our festive workshop to make your own Santa's little helper. Children can hammer, glue, drill, paint and decorate their own festive wooden figure to take home to display during the festive season and leave treats for…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Christmas Creations

  13. Add Little Elves Christmas Hunt to your Itinerary

    Little Elves Christmas Hunt

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    Get ready for a festive adventure on the beautiful Castle grounds! Our Little Elves Hunt invites children to follow a trail of Christmas-themed clues, solving puzzles and discovering hidden surprises along the way. It’s the perfect way for little…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Dec 2026to23 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Little Elves Christmas Hunt

  14. Add Holmside Park's Christmas Adventure 2026 to your Itinerary

    Holmside Park's Christmas Adventure 2026

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    Christmas and New Year

    Chester-le-Street

    Embark on an unforgettable Christmas Adventure at Holmside Park this December! Wander through our beautifully lit Elf Village, where you'll collect magic reindeer dust, write a letter to Santa, make festive crafts with the Holmside Elves and…

    Venue

    Holmside Park, Chester-le-Street

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026to24 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
    More info for Holmside Park's Christmas Adventure 2026

  15. Add Grand Cinema: Bedknobs and Broomsticks (PG) to your Itinerary

    Grand Cinema: Bedknobs and Broomsticks (PG)

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    Film

    Stanley

    An apprentice witch, three kids, and a cynical magician conman search for the missing component to a magic spell to be used in the defense of Britain in World War II. Transport yourself to the golden age of cinema with a nostalgic afternoon in our…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Dec 2026Open 13:45 -
    More info for Grand Cinema: Bedknobs and Broomsticks (PG)

  16. Add The Elves and the Shoemaker - Pantomime - Gala Durham to your Itinerary

    The Elves and the Shoemaker - Pantomime - Gala Durham

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Step into our sole-ful festive production that’s the perfect fit for families!

    Dates

    From:
    8 Dec 2026to24 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for The Elves and the Shoemaker - Pantomime - Gala Durham

  17. Add Grand Cinema: A Christmas Carol (1951) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Grand Cinema: A Christmas Carol (1951) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Transport yourself to the golden age of cinema with a nostalgic afternoon in our beautifully restored 1950s Grand cinema. The Grand cinema, from Ryhope, in Sunderland, has been recreated and brought to life in our 1950s Town.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2026Open 14:15 -
    More info for Grand Cinema: A Christmas Carol (1951) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  18. Add Cinderella Pantomime to your Itinerary

    Cinderella Pantomime

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    Christmas and New Year

    Barnard Castle

    You shall go to the ball as Tom Rolfe Productions return to The Witham for their sixth smash hit pantomime Cinderella! Join Cinderella an her adorable friend Buttons as they set out on the most magical adventure of all!

    Dates

    From:
    18 Dec 2026to24 Dec 2026
    More info for Cinderella Pantomime

  19. Remove Christmas Markets - South Causey Inn from your Itinerary

    Christmas Markets - South Causey Inn

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Our Christmas Markets are filled with twinkling lights, beautifully dressed stalls, and the comforting scent of mulled wine and seasonal treats in the air. Wander through a handpicked selection of independent traders offering unique gifts,…

    Dates

    From:
    24 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 20:00
    From:
    1 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 20:00
    From:
    8 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 20:00
    From:
    15 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 20:00
    From:
    22 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 20:00
    More info for Christmas Markets - South Causey Inn

  20. Add Gallery Takeover: Map Makers to your Itinerary

    Gallery Takeover: Map Makers

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Inspired by the landscapes and terrains of Impressions of Light: Masterpieces from MuMa – Le Havre and The Bowes Museum, collect ideas and inspiration to use in creating your own map. Consider the nature and terrain in the museum's landscape…

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    9 Feb 2027Open 14:30 - 15:30
    From:
    16 Feb 2027Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for Gallery Takeover: Map Makers