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Festive Fun
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Festive poetry walk at Crook Hall Gardens
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Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Experience a festive poetry walk, admiring the scenery at Crook Hall Gardens.
Dates
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- 13 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 13:50
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- 21 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 13:50
Durham Cricket's A Nightmare Before Christmas
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Christmas and New Year
Chester-le-Street
On Saturday 13th December, join us for a spine-tingling night of thrills, chills, and festive delights at Durham Cricket's alternative Christmas party, where the weird and wonderful are welcome, and the unexpected is guaranteed.
Dates
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- 13 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
The Snowman with Live Orchestra
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
Durham
Step into the wonder of the season with a heartwarming performance of The Snowman — perfect for all ages.
Dates
- From:
- 13 Dec 2025
Christmas Cabaret Night - Peterlee Pavilion
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
Peterlee
GET READY, PETERLEE! ✨
The most festive night of the year is coming to the Peterlee Pavilion – it's the CHRISTMAS CABARET NIGHT and you do not want to miss it!
Dates
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- 13 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:00
Breakfast With The Grinch & Cindy Lou - Lumley Castle Hotel
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Get ready for a morning of mayhem as the mean, green, Christmas-crunching Grinch takes over breakfast!
We've teamed up with Make My Day Events to bring Whoville's most mischievous resident to life, promising a festive feast with a side of playful…
Dates
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- 14 Dec 2025Open 09:30 - 11:30
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- 21 Dec 2025Open 09:30 - 11:30
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- 23 Dec 2025Open 09:30 - 11:30
The Darling Dollies with Afternoon Tea - Lumley Castle Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Step into vintage glamour and festive cheer with an Afternoon Tea with the sensational Darling Dollies! Enjoy delicious treats and sparkling tunes as they perform classic Christmas favourites and selections from their signature repertoire, all…
Dates
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- 14 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 15:45
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- 20 Dec 2025to21 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 15:45
Festive Afternoon Tea at Seaham Hall
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Christmas and New Year
Seaham
Festive Afternoon Tea - this quintessential classic with a seasonal twist.
Dates
- From:
- 14 Dec 2025
Frozen Princess Party - The Manor House Hotel & Spa
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Christmas and New Year
West Auckland, Bishop Auckland
Join us in The Great Hall of Arendelle for Afternoon Tea where we will meet Queen Elsa, Princess Anna & Holly the elf
Dates
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- 14 Dec 2025Open 15:00 - 19:00
Christmas Service with Ushaw Chapel Choir
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Join us for our Christmas Service — a festive and welcoming gathering filled with music, reflection, and community spirit.
Dates
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- 14 Dec 2025Open 14:00 -
Golf Clubhouse Children’s Christmas Party - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Get ready for a festive evening filled with magic & merriment.
Dates
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- 17 Dec 2025to18 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
A Christmas Carol at Durham Cathedral
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
A festive treat for all the family, Dickens’ beloved tale of redemption is brought to the stage at Durham Cathedral in an authentic and joyful adaptation from Operation Moonlight.
Dates
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- 17 Dec 2025Open 19:30 -
"Who Stole our Christmas?" Party - Lanchester Garden Centre
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Christmas and New Year
Lanchester
Join us this Festive season for the return of our ever-popular children's Christmas Party!
Dates
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- 18 Dec 2025to19 Dec 2025Open 17:00 - 19:00
It's a Wonderful Life - Lumley Castle Hotel
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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: It's a Wonderful Life! the holiday favourite. During the movie, enjoy a delicious afternoon…
Dates
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- 19 Dec 2025Open 14:00 - 16:30
Basil & Sybil's Lumley Towers Christmas Special - Lumley Castle Hotel
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Join us for a festive night of chaos, comedy, and classic British humour with Basil, Sybil, and the unforgettable characters of Lumley Towers.
Dates
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- 19 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 01:00
Bublé & Bubbles - Party Night
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
West Auckland
Join Alex Hall as he swoons the night away with a tribute to Michael Buble.
Dates
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- 19 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
90s Fallen Angels Festive Party Night - Ramside Hall Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Relive the best of the 90s with Fallen Angels. Expect powerhouse vocals, polished choreography, and a soundtrack of dancefloor fillers, club classics, and unforgettable anthems. A high-energy party night designed to get everyone up and moving.
Dates
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- 19 Dec 2025to20 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00
Cinderella: a Christmas puppet panto at Crook Hall Gardens
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Experience the classic tale of magic, princes, glass slippers and pumpkins at the Crook Hall Gardens puppet theatre.
Dates
- From:
- 20 Dec 2025to21 Dec 2025Open 12:30 - 14:00
Breakfast with Santa
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Join us for a magical Santa Experience filled with delicious food, party games, dancing, and a special visit to Santa.
Dates
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- 20 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 12:00
Christmas Smash Hits 80s & 90s Party
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Peterlee
It's time to rewind the clock and turn up the volume at the Christmas Smash Hits Party Night – your ultimate throwback festive bash!
Dates
- From:
- 20 Dec 2025Open 15:00 - 19:00
Afternoon Tea with Santa
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Join us for a magical Santa Experience filled with delicious food, party games, dancing, and a special visit to Santa.
Dates
- From:
- 20 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
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