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   Christmas Creations

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   Christmas and New Year

   Durham

   Get creative this December in our festive workshop to make your own Santa's little helper. Children can hammer, glue, drill, paint and decorate their own festive wooden figure to take home to display during the festive season and leave treats for…

   Dates

   From:

   12 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00

   More info for Christmas Creations
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   Santa Sunday's - South Causey Inn

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   Type:

   Christmas and New Year

   Stanley

   Step into the magic of Christmas at South Causey Inn’s Santa Sundays... Join us in the enchanting Old Barn on 6th, 13th or 20th of December for a truly unforgettable festive experience the whole family will love. From the moment you arrive, the…

   Dates

   From:

   6 Dec 2026Open 11:30 -

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   13 Dec 2026Open 11:30 -

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   20 Dec 2026Open 11:30 -

   More info for Santa Sunday's - South Causey Inn
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   Christmas Big Sing

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   Type:

   Christmas and New Year

   Chester le Street

   All are welcome to this year's Christmas Sing-A-Long with Forget Me Nots (Dementia Friendly Singers)

   Dates

   From:

   19 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00

   More info for Christmas Big Sing
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   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.

   Dates

   From:

   27 Nov 2026to31 Dec 2026

   More info for Beauty and the Beast - Pantomime - Empire Consett
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   Santa Paws

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   Christmas and New Year

   Chester le Street

   Treat your dog to a festive visit with Santa! Dogs can meet Father Christmas, have their photo taken, and receive a special gift to take home. A fun way to celebrate the season with your four-legged friend.

   Dates

   From:

   13 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

   From:

   17 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

   More info for Santa Paws
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   Paws & Claus 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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   Christmas and New Year

   Stanley

   A ‘Paw’fect photo opportunity. Join Father Christmas in the Coffee Pot Café at the Entrance Building for a cosy breakfast experience designed especially for visitors and their four‑legged friends.

   Dates

   From:

   4 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 10:00

   From:

   18 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 10:00

   More info for Paws & Claus 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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   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…

   Dates

   From:

   28 Nov 2026to24 Dec 2026Open 09:30 - 18:00

   More info for Santa Express - Weardale Railway
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   Cinema Grand Cinema: Wizard of Oz (U)

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   Film

   Stanley

   Young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz and embark on a quest with three new friends to see the Wizard, who can return her to her home and fulfill the others’ wishes. Transport…

   Dates

   From:

   31 Dec 2026Open 14:00 -

   More info for Cinema Grand Cinema: Wizard of Oz (U)
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   Blessing of the Crib and Lighting of the Christmas Tree

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   Type:

   Christmas and New Year

   Durham

   Come and enjoy a family favourite service in which we light the tree, sing traditional carols and bless the unique nativity scene which was carved by a Durham miner. Durham Cathedral’s beautiful crib scene will be blessed by the Dean, the Very Revd…

   Dates

   From:

   13 Dec 2026Open 15:30 -

   More info for Blessing of the Crib and Lighting of the Christmas Tree
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    Christmas Movies - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Bearpark, Durham

    This December, settle in for some much-loved Christmas movies in the Exhibition Hall Theatre. Experience the festive mischief of The Grinch, the timeless magic of It’s a Wonderful Life and the hilarious Christmas spirit of Elf—all on the big screen,…

    Dates

    From:

    5 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026Open 12:30 -

    From:

    19 Dec 2026Open 12:30 -

    More info for Christmas Movies - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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    Grand Cinema: Polar Express - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:

    21 Nov 2026Open 14:00 -

    More info for Grand Cinema: Polar Express - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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    Christmas Markets - South Causey Inn

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Our Christmas Markets are filled with twinkling lights, beautifully dressed stalls, and the comforting scent of mulled wine and seasonal treats in the air. Wander through a handpicked selection of independent traders offering unique gifts,…

    Dates

    From:

    24 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 20:00

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    1 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 20:00

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    8 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 20:00

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    15 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 20:00

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    22 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 20:00

    More info for Christmas Markets - South Causey Inn
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    Cinderella Pantomime

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Barnard Castle

    You shall go to the ball as Tom Rolfe Productions return to The Witham for their sixth smash hit pantomime Cinderella! Join Cinderella an her adorable friend Buttons as they set out on the most magical adventure of all!

    Dates

    From:

    18 Dec 2026to24 Dec 2026

    More info for Cinderella Pantomime
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    The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    At a cosy Christmas party, young Clara meets the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer, who gives her a nutcracker doll. When the guests have departed and the house is asleep, Clara sneaks downstairs in search of the doll. Instead, she finds…

    Dates

    From:

    1 Dec 2026Open 19:15 -

    More info for The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker
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    Light Catchers and Viewfinders

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Durham

    A colourful family workshop with Liz West. Explore the joyful and transformative qualities of colour and light in this family workshop inspired by vibrant installation Our Spectral Vision. Using many of the same materials found in the artist's…

    Dates

    From:

    7 Nov 2026Open 11:00 -

    More info for Light Catchers and Viewfinders
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    The Big Blaze - Lintz Hall Farm

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    Type:

    Bonfire Night

    Join us at Lintz Hall Farm For a Bonfire Spectacular! Expect a fun evening out for the whole family.

    Dates

    From:

    5 Nov 2026to7 Nov 2026Various Opening Times

    More info for The Big Blaze - Lintz Hall Farm
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    North Pole Express - Tanfield Railway

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    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:

    28 Nov 2026to20 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    From:

    22 Dec 2026to24 Dec 2026Open 10:25 - 16:25

    More info for North Pole Express - Tanfield Railway
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    Fireworks Night At Peterlee & Horden RFC 2026

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    Type:

    Bonfire Night

    Eden Lane, Peterlee

    Join us on Sunday 8th November for a brilliant family evening at the club. There’ll be food and drink available, plenty of atmosphere and a fantastic fireworks display for everyone to enjoy. Bring the family, wrap up warm and come along for a great…

    Dates

    From:

    8 Nov 2026Open 16:30 -

    More info for Fireworks Night At Peterlee & Horden RFC 2026
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    Family Activities: Build a Beast

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Durham

    Learn about the powerful ancient Egyptian goddess Taweret and build your own mythological creature!

    Dates

    From:

    21 Nov 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00

    More info for Family Activities: Build a Beast
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    Grand Cinema: Mary Poppins (1964) (U)

    Type

    Type:

    Film

    Stanley

    In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father. Transport yourself to the golden age of cinema with a nostalgic afternoon in our beautifully restored 1950s…

    Dates

    From:

    28 Dec 2026Open 13:30 -

    More info for Grand Cinema: Mary Poppins (1964) (U)

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