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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
Dance Through The Decades
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Join us for a showstopping Christmas night out. Arrive from 7pm and enjoy indulgent 3-course meal from 7.30pm. After dinner, let our resident DJ take you on a musical journey with ‘Dance Through the Decades’, spinning the greatest hits from every…
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- 27 Nov 2026Open 19:00 - 23:55
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- 4 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:55
Have Yourself a Merry Little Saxmas
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Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Enjoy a delicious one-course festive meal before dancing the night away with live entertainment from JulieOnSax and our resident DJ, performing Ibiza classics, house anthems, party favourites and festive hits.
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- 27 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -
Step into Storytime: We're going on an Elf Chase
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Christmas and New Year
Stockton-on-Tees
Outdoor discover sessions for 5's and under involving storytelling, crafts activities, interactive trails, games and woodland play
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- 28 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 13:00
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.
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- 28 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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- 5 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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- 12 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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- 19 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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 -
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
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
Christmas Fair
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Parish Christmas Fair – Framwellgate Moor
Come and join us for some festive fun at St Cuthbert's with St Aidan's Christmas Fair!
Enjoy a warm welcome, a variety of stalls, Christmas gifts, seasonal treats and refreshments. Whether you're looking…
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- 28 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 13:00
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
Christmas Wreath Workshop
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Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Immerse yourself in creativity and Christmas joy as you learn, step by step, how to create luxurious festive wreaths to proudly display on your door. Our friendly specialist tutors will guide you through every stage, teaching a variety of techniques…
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- 29 Nov 2026Open 12:00 - 15:00
Movies and Magic - The Grinch
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Snuggle up in your PJ’s, get comfy to watch the fabulous festive movie The Grinch, be in awe and entertained by our magician and enjoy endless popcorn, hot dogs, pizzas, potato wedges and Christmas stotties!
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- 29 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 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
Pet Fest! Festive Fayre & Shopping Experience
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Christmas and New Year
West Auckland
Gather North Events are bringing you a fabulously festive Pet Fest! A unique Festive Fayre celebrating everything we love about our furry (and not-so-furry) companions - bringing together creatives, makers, bakers, and a whole tone of people devoted…
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- 29 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
This winter, feel the chill of Christmas past, the urgency of the present, and the hope of a future redeemed as Alfie Joey, performs his own solo version of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens; a timeless tale, told like you’ve never seen it before.
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- 29 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 16:00
Traditional Christmas Wreath Workshop with The Northern Flower Garden
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Come and join florist Debbie from The Northern Flower Garden to kick off the holiday season by making your own wreath. During the workshop, you’ll create your own Christmas wreath with fresh seasonal foliage and festive decorations. Learn how to…
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- 29 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
Wreath Making at Durham
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Making with refreshments.
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- 29 Nov 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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