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Festive Fun
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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!
Dates
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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
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.
Dates
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- 4 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026
Festive Paperwhite Bulb Bowl Workshop - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens
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Christmas and New Year
Staindrop, Darlington
Join Deborah from Periwinkle Barn in the Conservatory at Raby Castle for a Paperwhite bowl workshop, with beautiful views across the Walled Gardens as your backdrop. In this elegant seasonal session, you’ll create a planted bowl of fragrant…
Dates
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- 4 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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.
Dates
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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
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
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- 5 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Luxury Christmas Wreaths with Periwinkle Barn - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens
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Christmas and New Year
Staindrop, Darlington
Step into the festive season in true luxury with Periwinkle Barn’s Christmas Wreath Workshop, held in the stunning glasshouse surroundings of Raby Castle’s Conservatory.
Dates
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- 5 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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- 12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Breakfast with Father Christmas - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Christmas and New Year
Stanley
Kick off your day with something magical! Join Father Christmas for breakfast in the Coffee Pot Café at the Entrance Building, before he heads off on his Christmas duties.
Dates
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- 5 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 10:00
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- 12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 10:00
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- 19 Dec 2026to20 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 10:00
A Nightmare Before Christmas - Creepy Carnival Edition - Durham Cricket
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Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Step into a world where cobwebs meet Christmas lights and festive fun takes a darker twist. This is Durham Cricket’s spooktacular alternative party night; perfect for those who like their celebrations with a side of mischief. Enjoy a hauntingly good…
Dates
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- 5 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
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
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- 5 Dec 2026Open 14:00 -
Durham Cricket's A Nightmare Before Christmas
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Christmas and New Year
Riverside, Chester-le-Street
Christmas meets Halloween at Durham Cricket's Christmas Circus. Enjoy a spooky welcome potion, three-course festive feast, optional costume competition, themed entertainment and dancing into the night at this unique alternative Christmas party…
Dates
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- 5 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
Bonkers Bingo! Durham Cricket
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Christmas and New Year
Riverside, Chester-le-Street
Bingo, but not as you know it. Expect festive chaos, outrageous prizes, sing-alongs, dance-offs and a night of unforgettable entertainment at Durham Cricket's Christmas Circus.
Dates
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- 5 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 00:00
Meet Mr and Mrs Claus at the Yuletide Yurt - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens
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Christmas and New Year
Staindrop, Darlington
Step inside the beautifully decorated Yultide Yurt at Raby Castle this Christmas for a magical meet-and-greet with Mr and Mrs Claus Surrounded by sparkling lights and festive décor, enjoy a heart-warming experience.
Dates
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- 6 Dec 2026
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- 12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026
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- 19 Dec 2026to20 Dec 2026
Grand Cinema: White Christmas (U) - 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
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- 6 Dec 2026Open 13:45 -
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- 20 Dec 2026Open 13:45 -
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
Santa Paws in the Yuletide Yurt - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
Staindrop, Darlington
For the first time, Raby will be hosting a Santa-Paws experience for dogs, where they get to enjoy a special Christmas encounter and meet Father Christmas in the Yuletide Yurt, providing a picture-perfect photo opportunity for owners to look back on…
Dates
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- 11 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
The Winter Market - The Bowes Museum
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Christmas and New Year
Barnard Castle
Discover a festive seasonal wonderland at The Bowes Museum, with over 100 stalls market, food and drink, museum entry and activities for all ages.
Venue
Dates
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- 11 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Grand Cinema: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (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
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- 12 Dec 2026Open 13:45 -
The Christmas Gameshow Spectacular - Durham Cricket
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Christmas and New Year
Riverside, Chester-le-Street
Buzzers at the ready! Join Durham Cricket's Christmas Game Show Spectacular for an interactive festive night packed with live games, audience participation, prizes, a two-course meal, DJ and dancing. The ultimate Christmas party for competitive…
Dates
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- 12 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 00:00
A Night Under The Big Top - Durham Cricket
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
Riverside, Chester-le-Street
Celebrate the grand finale of Durham Cricket's Christmas Circus with a festive arrival drink, three-course meal, classic funfair games, DJ and dancing. A magical Christmas party where festive traditions meet the nostalgic charm of the fairground.
Dates
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- 19 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
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