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Festive Fun
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Fireside Story & Breakfast with Santa
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Christmas and New Year
Lanchester
This Festive season revel in the magic and excitement of Christmas and enjoy a delicious breakfast in comfortable surroundings, complete with fireplace setting and a visit from Father Christmas.
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- 6 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 10:45
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- 13 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 10:45
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- 20 Dec 2025to23 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 10:45
Magic at the Movies
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Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Get ready to sprinkle some festive magic this December. Prepare for an enchanting evening featuring a fabulous festive movie that will warm your heart.
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- 7 Dec 2025Open 16:30 -
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- 21 Dec 2025Open 16:30 -
Christmas Market - Lumley Castle Hotel
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Christmas Markets
Chester le Street
Celebrate the season with festive stalls, live music, and the cosy aroma of delicious food and drinks. Enjoy mulled wine, sweet treats, and holiday cheer as local musicians bring the magic of Christmas to life!
Dates
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- 7 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
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- 17 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 21:00
Carols in the Chapel - Wynyard Hall
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Christmas and New Year
Wynyard
Nothing will get you into the spirit of Christmas more than listening to the sound of traditional festive songs performed by exceptional local choir, Cantabile, under the musical direction of Reverend Daniel Ackerley. Finish the evening with mince…
Dates
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- 7 Dec 2025to21 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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- 23 Dec 2025to24 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Family Santa Sunday Lunch
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Christmas and New Year
Durham City
A relaxed family-friendly atmosphere, delicious food and a visit from the main man himself – Santa Claus will be delivering a selection box for the kids!
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- 7 Dec 2025Open 12:30 - 15:30
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- 14 Dec 2025Open 12:30 - 15:30
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- 21 Dec 2025Open 12:30 - 15:30
So...90s Party Night - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
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Discover Durham Christmas Party Event
Durham
Throw it back to the 90s with a high-energy party night packed with classic tunes, live DJ sets, dazzling dancers, giveaways and feel-good nostalgia. A brilliant evening of food, fun and unforgettable floor-fillers.
Dates
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- 7 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00
Festive Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel and Waterfall
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Christmas and New Year
Forest-in-Teesdale
Celebrate the festive season in the heart of the North Pennines National Landscape with our much-loved Festive Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel.
Dates
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- 7 Dec 2025Open 16:30 -
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- 14 Dec 2025Open 16:30 -
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- 21 Dec 2025Open 16:30 -
Children's Lantern Parade and Saint Nicholas' Service at Durham Cathedral
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Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Build excitement for the Christmas season with a lantern procession from the Market Place to the cathedral.
Dates
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- 7 Dec 2025Open 15:30 -
Wreath Making - The Manor House Hotel & Spa
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
West Auckland, Bishop Auckland
Add a touch of homemade charm to your Christmas with a Christmas wreath making workshop.
Dates
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- 7 Dec 2025Open 11:30 - 16:00
Game Show Takeaway Festive Party Night - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Get ready for a festive party like no other with the Game Show Takeaway! Expect classic games, audience participation, prizes and a generous helping of food, fun and festive cheer. A brilliant night out for friends, colleagues or your Christmas crew…
Dates
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- 11 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00
Christmas Carols at Ushaw – Hexham & Newcastle Diocesan Choir
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Children/Family events
Durham
What better way to sing in the festive season than with Christmas Carols at Ushaw!
Dates
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- 11 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
Friends Christmas Concert
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Durham Cathedral Young Singers, North East Rock Choir and Consett Citadel Salvation Army Band are back to perform festive favourites.
Dates
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- 11 Dec 2025Open 19:30 -
Murder & Mulled Wine at Beamish Hall Hotel
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Turn detective over a delicious three-course meal in our fun murder mystery dinner.
Dates
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- 11 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:00
The Bowes Museum Winter Market
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Barnard Castle
The galleries and grounds of the French styled Museum in Barnard Castle are once again set to come alive with the sights, sounds and smells of the season as the highly anticipated annual Winter Market returns from Friday 12th December until Sunday…
Dates
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- 12 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Festive Stargazing Suppers at High Force Hotel and Waterfall
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Christmas and New Year
Forest-in-Teesdale
A festive evening of magical stargazing and delicious three course meal.
Dates
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- 12 Dec 2025to13 Dec 2025Open 20:30 -
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- 19 Dec 2025to20 Dec 2025Open 20:30 -
Whitney Houston Queen of the Night
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Music Event
Durham City
Relive the magic of Whitney Houston! Get ready to sing and dance to all of your favourite hits. This incredible ‘Celebration of Whitney’ tribute show features all the late diva’s most powerful hits, performed by the amazing Hayley-Ria.
Dates
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- 12 Dec 2025
The Jive Aces: Swingin' Christmas Show
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Christmas and New Year
Barnard Castle
Get ready to kick off the festive season with a swing! The UK's number one jive and swing band, The Jive Aces, are set to perform their highly-anticipated "Swingin' Christmas Show" at The Witham on Friday, December 12th, at 7:30 p.m.
Dates
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- 12 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 23:00
Afternoon Tea at the Movies (Elf) - Lumley Castle Hotel
Type
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Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Join us for a cosy Afternoon Tea at the Movies, the perfect festive treat with family and friends. Relax and watch this Christmas classic on the big screen: Elf, the hilarious holiday favourite. During the movie, enjoy a delicious afternoon tea with…
Dates
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- 13 Dec 2025Open 14:00 - 16:30
Decades Disco at Beamish Hall Hotel
Type
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Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Put on your dancing shoes and party the night away to classics from the 80s, 90s and noughties.
Dates
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- 13 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
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- 19 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
Christmas with the Durham Singers and Northern Spirit Singers
Type
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
The Durham Singers and Northern Spirit Singers are combining forces to perform their favourite Christmas carols to create an evening of magic.
Dates
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- 13 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
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