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Festive Fun
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Robin Hood Pantomime - Lumley Castle Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
The Sheriff of Nottingham and Bad Prince John are up to their usual nasty tricks, and only Robin Hood and the Merry Men and Women of Sherwood Forest can put a stop to their wicked behaviour.
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- 20 Dec 2025to23 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Wicked Brunch
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
West Auckland
Join us for a spellbinding fusion of pop perfection and Broadway magic.
Dates
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- 20 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
Christmas gift bouquet workshop with The Northern Flower Garden at Crook Hall Gardens
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Join florist Debbie from the Northern Flower Garden for a seasonal floral workshop.
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- 20 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 13:00
'Twas The Night Before Christmas
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
Annfield Plain
Innominata choir present "Twas a Night before Christmas" to include Christmas Cantata by Oliver Tarney, Carols by Peter Warlock, Sarah Quartel and Bob Chilcot and traditional carols for choir and audience.
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- 20 Dec 2025Open 18:30 - 20:30
A Concert of Christmas Music and Carols with The Argus Singers
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
Chester-le-Street
An evening of Christmas Music and Carols.
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- 20 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
Tweddle Farm Grotto - Tweddle Farm
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
Blackhall Colliery,
Tweddle Farm's Christmas event is a December to remember! Meet Santa and his friends within our unforgettable Winter Wonderland.
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- 20 Dec 2025to24 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
Christmas Carol Service - The Auckland Palace
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Christmas and New Year
Market Place, Bishop Auckland
Join us for a magical evening of festive cheer at the historic St Peter’s Chapel, as Revd Dr Chris Knights, Chaplain to the Bishop of Durham, leads a heartwarming carol service filled with seasonal favourites.
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- 21 Dec 2025Open 15:00 - 15:50
Little Elves Christmas Hunt - Lumley Castle Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Arrive at the castle and be greeted by our very own team of elves, then receive a castle map and clues. Head around the grounds solving riddles, collecting clues and finding all of Santa’s favourite festive friends. Make your way to the finishing…
Dates
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- 21 Dec 2025to22 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Kids' Christmas Movie Night
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Join us for a magical festive evening the whole family will love in our beautiful Orchard marquee, complete with tasty treats and a heart warming Christmas film.
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- 22 Dec 2025Open 16:30 - 20:00
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at Durham Cathedral
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
These traditional Advent services at the cathedral are always popular. The service starts in darkness as a lone Chorister sings Once in Royal David’s City.
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- 22 Dec 2025Open 18:00 -
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- 24 Dec 2025Open 15:00 -
Story Time with Santa - Lumley Castle Hotel
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Are you ready for Storytime? Get those PJ's on, bring your most cuddly teddy and join us for an afternoon of spreading Christmas spirit with Mr and Mrs Claus. With milk & cookies on arrival, this event is guaranteed to get your little ones excited…
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- 23 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Murder Mystery at Beamish Hall Hotel
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
Beamish
In a mansion full of secret passageways and hidden surprises, the game to uncover the truth begins.
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- 23 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:00
Christmas Day at Józef’s Riverside Restaurant
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Following the excitement of Christmas Day morning, come together with family and friends, and let the Radisson Blu Durham do all the hard work for you to celebrate your Christmas Day in style.
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- 25 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 15:00
Christmas Lunch - The Manor House Hotel & Spa
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
West Auckland, Bishop Auckland
Join us in the grandeur of the Knights Hall for Christmas Day Lunch. Arrive from 12.30pm to a bucks fizz reception and take your seats to dine for 1pm.
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- 25 Dec 2025Open 12:30 - 14:30
Twelfth Night Celebrations 2025-2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Let the festivities continue and join us for a post-Christmas celebration!
Dates
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- 27 Dec 2025to4 Jan 2026
Vivaldi - Four Seasons at Christmas
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Celebrate the season with Vivaldi's iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons, brought to life as you've never heard it before.
Dates
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- 29 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
New Year's Eve Elizabethan Banquet - Lumley Castle Hotel
Type
Type:
New Years Eve
Chester le Street
Come and step back into a world of gallant knights, gracious ladies, feasting and merriment in the candlelit setting reminiscent of days gone by. Enjoy the singing and humour presented by the Court Chamberlain, Herald, Musicians and Ladies of the…
Dates
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- 31 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 02:00
The Ultimate New Year's Eve Party - Lumley Castle Hotel
Type
Type:
New Years Eve
Chester le Street
Celebrate the arrival of the New Year in style with an unforgettable evening of feasting, lively entertainment, and non-stop dancing! Join us for a spectacular night that promises great food, great music, and an incredible atmosphere to ring in the…
Dates
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- 31 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 02:00
Golf Clubhouse New Years Eve - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa
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Type:
New Years Eve
Durham
Ring in the new year in style at the Golf Clubhouse with an evening of celebration, sparkle and great company.
Dates
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- 31 Dec 2025
New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Józef’s Riverside Restaurant
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New Years Eve
Durham City
Say goodbye to the old and toast in the new with an evening of sensational food, entertainment and great company in our Józef’s Riverside restaurant.
Dates
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- 31 Dec 2025
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