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  1. Add Santa Paws to your Itinerary

    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

  2. Add Santa Express - Weardale Railway to your Itinerary

    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

  3. Add Children's Halloween Disco Party to your Itinerary

    Children's Halloween Disco Party

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    Halloween

    Carville, Durham

    GET READY FOR A SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN! Calling all little witches, wizards, ghosts and ghouls! Join us at Ramside Hall Hotel for a fang-tastic afternoon packed with Halloween fun. Spooky tunes and dancing. Party Games and Fun. Best Fancy Dress…

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
    More info for Children's Halloween Disco Party

  4. Add The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker to your Itinerary

    The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

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    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

  5. Add Grand Cinema: The Muppet Christmas Carol (U) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Grand Cinema: The Muppet Christmas Carol (U) - 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.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2026Open 14:15 -
    From:
    19 Dec 2026Open 14:15 -
    More info for Grand Cinema: The Muppet Christmas Carol (U) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  6. Add Grand Cinema: Elf (PG) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Grand Cinema: Elf (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.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 14:00 -
    More info for Grand Cinema: Elf (PG) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  7. Add Christmas Movies - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Christmas Movies - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    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

  8. Add Blessing of the Crib and Lighting of the Christmas Tree to your Itinerary

    Blessing of the Crib and Lighting of the Christmas Tree

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    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

  9. Add October Half-Term Programme to your Itinerary

    October Half-Term Programme

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    October Half Term

    Durham

    Autumnal fun for all the family at The Light this half-term. Kids go free for our vibrant, interactive and colourful light art exhibition Victory Over the Sun.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026
    More info for October Half-Term Programme

  10. Add Medieval Knight Dinner - Lumley Castle to your Itinerary

    Medieval Knight Dinner - Lumley Castle

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    Food & Drink

    Chester le Street

    Seated on wooden benches, at wooden tables in the Castles Baronial Hall. A 5-course feast is served with mead & wine, whilst being entertained by Ladies of the court, Court Chamberlain & Herald, with musicians, all in traditional costume.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Nov 2026Open 18:30 - 00:00
    More info for Medieval Knight Dinner - Lumley Castle

  11. Add Movies and Magic - Elf to your Itinerary

    Movies and Magic - Elf

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Snuggle up in your PJ’s, get comfy to watch the fabulous festive movie Elf, be in awe and entertained by our magician and enjoy endless popcorn, hot dogs, pizzas, potato wedges and Christmas stotties!

    Dates

    From:
    21 Dec 2026Open 14:30 - 18:00
    More info for Movies and Magic - Elf

  12. Add Festival of Fireworks - Banks Homes Riverside to your Itinerary

    Festival of Fireworks - Banks Homes Riverside

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    Bonfire Night

    Chester-le-Street

    Experience the North East's ultimate Festival of Fireworks, featuring one of the region's largest fireworks, laser and pyrotechnic spectaculars, perfectly choreographed to music against the stunning backdrop of the River Wear at Banks Homes…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for Festival of Fireworks - Banks Homes Riverside

  13. Add Firework Display - Spennymoor to your Itinerary

    Firework Display - Spennymoor

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    Bonfire Night

    Spennymoor

    Our annual Firework display will be held on Thursday 5th November at 6pm. Details to be confirmed

    Dates

    From:
    5 Nov 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
    More info for Firework Display - Spennymoor

  14. Add Halloween Scarecrow Festival - South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Halloween Scarecrow Festival - South Causey Inn

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    Halloween

    Stanley

    Step forth… if you dare! This Halloween, South Causey Inn comes alive with fright, fun and plenty of spooky surprises at our Halloween Scarecrow Festival...

    Dates

    From:
    23 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026
    More info for Halloween Scarecrow Festival - South Causey Inn

  15. Add Family Activities: Build a Beast to your Itinerary

    Family Activities: Build a Beast

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    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

  16. Add Meet Mr and Mrs Claus at the Yuletide Yurt to your Itinerary

    Meet Mr and Mrs Claus at the Yuletide Yurt

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    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop

    Step inside the beautifully decorated Yultide Yurt at Raby Castle this Christmas for a magical meet-and-greet with Mr and Mrs Claus Surrounded by sparkling lights and festive décor, enjoy a heart-warming experience.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2026
    From:
    12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026
    From:
    19 Dec 2026to20 Dec 2026
    More info for Meet Mr and Mrs Claus at the Yuletide Yurt

  17. Add Halloween Karting - Top Gear Karting to your Itinerary

    Halloween Karting - Top Gear Karting

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    Halloween

    Gilesgate Moor, Durham

    Start Your Halloween With a Hit of Adrenaline...and Pizza! Fuel the Kids up on Racing, Pizza & Goodies for a Guaranteed Treat - No Tricks!

    Dates

    From:
    30 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Halloween Karting - Top Gear Karting

  18. Add The Mischievous Elves of High Force Waterfall to your Itinerary

    The Mischievous Elves of High Force Waterfall

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    Christmas and New Year

    Forest In Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    This Christmas, step into a world of festive magic at High Force Waterfall. As you wander through the enchanting woodland trail,  you’ll discover that something has gone terribly wrong…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026to3 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
    More info for The Mischievous Elves of High Force Waterfall

  19. Add Halloween Fun At The Farm - Down At The Farm to your Itinerary

    Halloween Fun At The Farm - Down At The Farm

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    Halloween

    Houghton le Spring

    Join us for some Spooky Halloween Fun! Choose from 17th/18th or 24th- 31st October. Visit our outdoor pumpkin patch and choose your pumpkin to carve or take home.(remember to bring your carving kits) Entry to the pumpkin patch is £3.50  on the day…

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Halloween Fun At The Farm - Down At The Farm

  20. Add Christmas Family Explorer to your Itinerary

    Christmas Family Explorer

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    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop

    Make magical memories this Christmas with one simple, all-inclusive ticket. Step into The Enchanted Forest, immerse yourself in Raby Castle at Christmas & enjoy the Deer Park & Walled Gardens.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027Open 10:00 - 14:00
    More info for Christmas Family Explorer