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Festive Fun
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Dalton Park Santa's Grotto
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Christmas and New Year
Murton
Make your family Christmas truly special this year with a visit to Santa's Grotto at Dalton Park. Children can meet elves packing gifts, ask Santa for their Christmas list and create memories that will last a lifetime in the festive experience…
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- 8 Nov 2025to24 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Jack and the Beanstalk - Gala Durham
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Pantomimes
Durham City
Join Jack and his friends as we are transported to a land of magical creatures and a very hungry Giant.
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- 20 Nov 2025to31 Dec 2025
Wynyard Hall Christmas Fair
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Christmas Markets
Wynyard
Wynyard Hall's famous Christmas Fair is back this November!
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- 21 Nov 2025to23 Nov 2025Open 10:00 -
Christmas at Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project
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Christmas and New Year
Market Place, Bishop Auckland
Immerse yourself in unrivalled festive splendour when you visit Auckland Palace's very special Christmas event.
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- 21 Nov 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Neapolitan Nativity - The Auckland Project
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Christmas and New Year
Market Place, Bishop Auckland
Be dazzled by our monumental 18th-century Neapolitan Nativity scene. This remarkable Baroque créche, known in Italian as a presepe, is a giant Nativity scene staged in a true-life Neapolitan setting.
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- 21 Nov 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
AGLOW - The Auckland Project
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Christmas and New Year
Bishop Auckland
Auckland Palace's dazzling light trail AGLOW will light up the skies of Bishop Auckland once again this Christmas.
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- 21 Nov 2025to31 Dec 2025
G4 Christmas 2025 - Durham Cathedral
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Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most extensive Christmas tour ever.
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- 22 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
Christmas at Beamish Daytimes 2025
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Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Step back in time and enjoy the wonder of Christmas from across our time periods.
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- 22 Nov 2025to24 Dec 2025
Father Christmas at Raby Castle
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Christmas and New Year
Staindrop
Experience the Magic of Christmas with Father Christmas in Raby Castle’s Barons’ Hall.
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- 22 Nov 2025to23 Nov 2025
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- 29 Nov 2025to30 Nov 2025
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- 6 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025
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- 13 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025
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- 19 Dec 2025to24 Dec 2025
Forest of Light at Beamish Hall Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Our Forest of Light is a captivating illuminated experience set within our enchanted ancient woodland.
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- 22 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026
Raby Christmas Trees
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Christmas and New Year
Staindrop
Real Christmas Trees at Raby. Bring Festive Magic Home – Starting 22nd November.
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- 22 Nov 2025to24 Dec 2025
The Plotters’ Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail at Raby Castle Park and Gardens
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Christmas and New Year
Staindrop
Enchanted Christmas Trail at The Plotters’ Forest – Day & Evening Experiences. Step into a world of festive wonder this Christmas.
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- 22 Nov 2025to23 Nov 2025
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- 29 Nov 2025to30 Nov 2025
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- 3 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025
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- 6 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025
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- 10 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025
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- 13 Dec 2025to24 Dec 2025
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- 17 Dec 2025to23 Dec 2025
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- 29 Dec 2025to31 Dec 2025
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- 1 Jan 2026to4 Jan 2026
Fused Glass Snow Globe Landscape Workshop (and warming winter refreshments)
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Christmas and New Year
Lanchester
This is a new fused glass workshop making a landscape within a snow globe shape. A locally made wooden base with a tea light holder is included in the price of the ticket. Create your own winter wonderland and join us to make your own bit of…
Dates
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- 22 Nov 2025Open 14:00 - 17:00
Fused Glass Winter Wreath Workshop (and warming winter refreshments)
Type
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Christmas and New Year
Lanchester
During this workshop you will be creating a beautiful festive wreath with hanging decoration.
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- 22 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 13:00
Raby Castle at Christmas
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Christmas and New Year
Staindrop
Step back in time to experience a traditional family Christmas at Raby Castle.
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- 22 Nov 2025to23 Nov 2025
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- 28 Nov 2025to30 Nov 2025
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- 3 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025
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- 10 Dec 2025to13 Dec 2025
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- 14 Dec 2025
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- 17 Dec 2025to24 Dec 2025
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- 29 Dec 2025to31 Dec 2025
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- 2 Jan 2026to4 Jan 2026
Blanchland Artisan Christmas Makers Market
Type
Type:
Christmas Markets
Blanchland, Consett
Discover the magic of the holiday season at the enchanting Christmas Artisan Market in Blanchland.
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- 22 Nov 2025to23 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
Stir-up Sunday at Raby Castle
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Christmas and New Year
Staindrop
Estate Chef Tom Parry will lead a demonstration in the Medieval Kitchen, guests will then be instructed on how to make a Traditional Christmas Pudding.
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- 22 Nov 2025to23 Nov 2025Open 11:00 -
Christmas Charlotte Tilbury Masterclass at South Causey Inn
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Christmas and New Year
Stanley
Step into the festive season in style...
As the most magical time of year approaches, it’s time to start planning your ultimate Christmas glam. We’re thrilled to announce that South Causey Inn is teaming up with the fabulous Charlotte Tilbury team…Dates
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- 23 Nov 2025Open 11:00 -
Luxury Winter/Christmas Wax Melts Workshop & Festive Refreshments
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Lanchester
Join us this Festive season to make a beautiful set of Festive Christmas wax melt decorations with Bobella Co!
Dates
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- 23 Nov 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
Christmas Wreath Workshops at South Causey Inn
Type
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Christmas and New Year
Stanley
Handmade by you, cherished all season long...Add a touch of homemade charm to your Christmas with our Festive Wreath Workshop at South Causey Inn — a magical way to kick off the season and craft a beautiful, personalised wreath to adorn your home.
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- 24 Nov 2025to27 Nov 2025Open 17:00 -
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- 1 Dec 2025to4 Dec 2025Open 17:00 -
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- 8 Dec 2025to11 Dec 2025Open 17:00 -
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- 15 Dec 2025Open 17:00 -
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- 18 Dec 2025Open 17:00 -
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