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Festive Fun
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G4 Christmas 2026 - Durham Cathedral
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their 'G4 Christmas' tour in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK.
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- 23 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Christmas Markets - South Causey Inn
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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,…
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- 24 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 20:00
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- 1 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 20:00
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- 8 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 20:00
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- 15 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 20:00
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- 22 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 20:00
Christmas at Locomotion - Locomotion
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Christmas and New Year
Shildon
Enjoy a festive day out amongst trains, engines and carriages. Highlights include a Christmas Market, Father Christmas in his cosy carriage grotto and free family activities.
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- 26 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027
Christmas Market 2026 - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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Christmas and New Year
Darlington
Three Magical Days of Festive Shopping, Eating and Cheer. Join us this November for a truly magical experience at the Raby Castle's Christmas Market. Whether you’re shopping for the perfect gift, sipping mulled wine, or simply soaking up the festive…
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- 27 Nov 2026to29 Nov 2026Open 09:00 - 15:00
Christmas Floristry Workshops - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Christmas and New Year
Bearpark, Durham
Join us this Christmas for a series of festive floristry workshops under the guidance of professional florist Sue McGhee from Botanical House of Gardenia. You’ll have the opportunity to create your own beautiful Christmas Door Wreath or Christmas…
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- 27 Nov 2026to28 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
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- 5 Dec 2026Open 13:00 - 15:30
Christmas Fayre - South Causey Inn
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Christmas and New Year
Stanley
The Christmas Fayre Menu is available Monday to Saturday 12:00 until 21:00 from Friday 27th November 2026 until Monday 4th January 2027.
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- 27 Nov 2026to4 Jan 2027Open 12:00 - 21:00
Festive Afternoon Tea - South Causey Inn
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Christmas and New Year
Stanley
South Causey Inn offers the most magical surroundings to enjoy our Festive Afternoon Teas. Enjoy classic pairings of turkey sandwiches, festive pastries, mouthwatering Christmas cakes, and freshly made scones with clotted cream and strawberry…
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- 27 Nov 2026to4 Jan 2027Open 11:45 - 16:15
Beauty and the Beast - Pantomime - Empire Consett
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Christmas and New Year
Consett
Leah Bell and company return in 2026 with a tale as old as pantomime – Beauty and the Beast.
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- 27 Nov 2026to31 Dec 2026
Christmas Market - Locomotion
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Christmas Markets
Shildon
Find the perfect festive gift at our Christmas Market, in association with Weardale Makers' Markets. Browse more than 25 stalls offering unique, handmade creations, and support local independent makers. Learn more about the makers’ skills with…
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- 28 Nov 2026to29 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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…
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- 28 Nov 2026to20 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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- 22 Dec 2026to24 Dec 2026Open 10:25 - 16:25
Grand Cinema: The Muppet Christmas Carol (U) - 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.
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- 28 Nov 2026Open 14:15 -
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- 19 Dec 2026Open 14:15 -
Middleton Mart Christmas Fair 2026 - Middleton-in-Teesdale
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Christmas and New Year
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle
The fair is set in the Farmers Auction Mart, with fairy lights, foliage and festive music setting the scene.
We encourage an eclectic mix of businesses, traders, crafters, and community & charity organisations to attend.Dates
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- 28 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
Santa Express - Weardale Railway
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Christmas and New Year
Bishop Auckland,
Santa Express – A Magical Christmas Journey. Create unforgettable Christmas memories aboard the Santa Express at Weardale Railway. Running on selected dates throughout November and December, this festive heritage train departs from Stanhope Station…
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- 28 Nov 2026to24 Dec 2026Open 09:30 - 18:00
Wreath Making 2026 - Beamish Hall Country Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Stanley
Indulge with a glass of fizz as you arrive and join us to design and create your own Christmas door wreath or table centrepiece in stunning surroundings.
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- 29 Nov 2026Open 09:30 - 15:30
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- 3 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
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- 6 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 12 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 15 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
Festive Dining - High Force Waterfall and Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Forest In Teesdale, Barnard Castle
Celebrate Christmas at High Force Hotel. This Christmas, treat yourself to a festive dining experience at High Force Hotel. Whether you’re gathering with friends or family, we’ve created a special menu to make your celebration truly unforgettable.
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- 1 Dec 2026to23 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
The Big Christmas Sing A-Long with Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong - Durham Cathedral
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Get ready to lift your voices and celebrate the festive season as The Big Christmas Sing-a-Long embarks on its debut UK tour in November and December 2026. Starring much-loved performers and presenters Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong, this…
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- 2 Dec 2026Open 19:30 -
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North’s Magical Christmas Evenings
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Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Beamish Museum Christmas Evening Tickets on Sale Soon!
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- 3 Dec 2026to4 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30
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- 10 Dec 2026to11 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30
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- 17 Dec 2026to18 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30
Paws & Claus 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Christmas and New Year
Stanley
A ‘Paw’fect photo opportunity. Join Father Christmas in the Coffee Pot Café at the Entrance Building for a cosy breakfast experience designed especially for visitors and their four‑legged friends.
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- 4 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 10:00
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- 18 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 10:00
Signature Christmas Party Nights (The Grand Festive)
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Christmas and New Year
Riverside, Chester-le-Street
Celebrate the festive season at Durham Cricket's Signature Party Nights. Enjoy an arrival drink, festive carvery, dessert and dancing with our resident DJ as part of the magical Christmas Circus 2026. Perfect for friends, family and colleagues…
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- 4 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
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- 11 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
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- 18 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
Durham Christmas Festival
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Christmas and New Year
Durham Market Place, Durham City
Durham Christmas Festival returns – the perfect combination of Christmas shopping and seasonal entertainment in the unique and stunning setting that is Durham City Centre.
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- 4 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026
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