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Festive Fun
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Santa Paws in the Yuletide Yurt - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens
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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…
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- 11 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
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…
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- 12 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 00:00
Father Christmas at Ushaw - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Christmas and New Year
Bearpark, Durham
Make magical Christmas memories at Ushaw this festive season with a visit to meet Father Christmas. Children can share their festive wishes, receive a cuddly gift, and take a keepsake photo in our beautifully decorated Parlour.
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- 12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026
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- 15 Dec 2026
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.
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- 12 Dec 2026Open 13:45 -
The Snowman with Live Orchestra - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Christmas and New Year
Bearpark, Durham
Step into the wonder of the season with a heartwarming performance of The Snowman — perfect for all ages. Enjoy a live orchestral accompaniment by the Durham Music Youth Orchestra as they bring the beloved animated film to life, complete with the…
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- 12 Dec 2026
Christmas Under the Stars - Grassholme Observertory
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Christmas and New Year
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle
Christmas Under the Stars. This Christmas, escape the hustle and bustle and experience the magic of the winter night sky at Grassholme Observatory. Wrapped in the peace and tranquillity of the teesdale countryside, join us for a festive evening of…
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- 18 Dec 2026to19 Dec 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 27 Dec 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 30 Dec 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
A Night Under The Big Top - Durham Cricket
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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.
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- 19 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
Breakfast with Santa - Empire Consett
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Christmas and New Year
Consett
Ho ho ho! Santa’s coming to town!
Come and enjoy breakfast with Father Christmas this festive season at Empire Consett where young ones can receive a present and enjoy a light breakfast of toast and pastries with juice or water. Accompanying adults…Dates
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- 20 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 13:00
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- 24 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 10:30
A Magical Christmas Stay - High Force Waterfall and Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Forest In Teesdale, Barnard Castle
A relaxed countryside Christmas getaway in County Durham Looking for the perfect rural escape this festive season? Spend Christmas in the heart of the North Pennines National Landscape at High Force Hotel – a beautiful country hotel beside one of…
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- 24 Dec 2026to27 Dec 2026
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