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Festive Fun
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Dalton Park Christmas Launch
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Christmas and New Year
Murton
Welcome in the festive season by joining us on Saturday 8th November from 4.30pm for the official launch of Christmas at Dalton Park!
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- 8 Nov 2025Open 10:30 - 20:30
Dalton Park Santa's Grotto
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Christmas and New Year
Murton
Make your family Christmas truly special this year with a visit to Santa's Grotto at Dalton Park. Children can meet elves packing gifts, ask Santa for their Christmas list and create memories that will last a lifetime in the festive experience…
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- 8 Nov 2025to9 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
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- 8 Nov 2025to24 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Christmas Gift Fair
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
We’re excited to welcome you to Ushaw for a two-day celebration of beautiful festive gift inspiration from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 November – the perfect way to start your Christmas season!
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- 8 Nov 2025to9 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Winter Artisan Market at Dalton Park
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Christmas Markets
Murton
Join us for our much-anticipated Winter Artisan Market on Sunday 9th November. Embrace the spirit of change as we welcome the colder months, celebrating the warmth and creativity of our independent North East traders.
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- 9 Nov 2025Open 10:30 -
Nightmare Before Christmas Wool Wreath Craft Workshop
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Christmas and New Year
Lanchester
During this workshop you will be guided through the process to create your very own Nightmare Before Christmas Wreath.
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- 9 Nov 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
Nightmare Before Christmas Baubles Craft Workshop
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Christmas and New Year
Lanchester
Join us and Craftily Ever After for a Nightmare Before Christmas inspired craft workshop.
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- 9 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 11:00
Nightmare Before Christmas Lantern Craft Workshop
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Christmas and New Year
Lanchester
During this workshop you will be guided through the process to create your very own Nightmare Before Christmas Lantern.
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- 9 Nov 2025Open 11:45 - 12:15
Nightmare Before Christmas Jack's Toy Jack in a Box Craft Workshop
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Christmas and New Year
Lanchester
During this workshop you will be guided through the process to create your very own Nightmare Before Christmas Jack's Toy Jack in Box.
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- 9 Nov 2025Open 14:45 - 15:45
Christmas Shopping Evening
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Christmas and New Year
Staindrop
Step into the festive season for a Christmas Shopping Evening at The Coach House.
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- 13 Nov 2025Open 16:00 - 19:00
Christmas Fair at Beamish Hall Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Beamish
A triple festive treat shopping extravaganza.
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- 14 Nov 2025to16 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
The Plotters’ Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail at Raby Castle Park and Gardens
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Christmas and New Year
Staindrop
Enchanted Christmas Trail at The Plotters’ Forest – Day & Evening Experiences. Step into a world of festive wonder this Christmas.
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- 15 Nov 2025to16 Nov 2025
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- 22 Nov 2025to23 Nov 2025
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- 29 Nov 2025to30 Nov 2025
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- 3 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025
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- 6 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025
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- 10 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025
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- 13 Dec 2025to24 Dec 2025
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- 17 Dec 2025to23 Dec 2025
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- 29 Dec 2025to31 Dec 2025
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- 1 Jan 2026to4 Jan 2026
Family Wreath Making at Ushaw
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Join us for a festive, hands-on workshop where you’ll forage for seasonal greenery around the beautiful Ushaw estate before crafting your own stunning wreath to take home.
Dates
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- 15 Nov 2025
Do You Want to Build a Snowman? Lanchester Garden Centre
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Christmas and New Year
Lanchester
Join us for our very first Build A Snowman Christmas Workshop and create your very own keepsake magical snowman.
Dates
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- 15 Nov 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
Abundant Earth Willow Workshops
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Get into the festive spirit with two creative willow workshops led by talented artist Jo Bolton of Abundant Earth. Held in the cosy surroundings of our Francis Thompson Lounge, each session offers the perfect chance to unwind, create, and celebrate…
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- 16 Nov 2025
Sacriston Christmas Market - The Fulforth Centre
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Festive Shopping
Sacriston, Durham
Local Christmas craft market - various stalls from local businesses selling crafts, jewellery, sweets & cakes.
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- 16 Nov 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Demonstration
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Christmas and New Year
Sedgefield
Julia Loudon presents Midwinter Magic.
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- 18 Nov 2025Open 19:15 - 21:15
Jack and the Beanstalk - Gala Durham
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Pantomimes
Durham City
Join Jack and his friends as we are transported to a land of magical creatures and a very hungry Giant.
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- 20 Nov 2025to31 Dec 2025
AGLOW - The Auckland Project
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Christmas and New Year
Bishop Auckland
Auckland Palace's dazzling light trail AGLOW will light up the skies of Bishop Auckland once again this Christmas.
Venue
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- 21 Nov 2025to31 Dec 2025
Neapolitan Nativity - The Auckland Project
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Christmas and New Year
Market Place, Bishop Auckland
Be dazzled by our monumental 18th-century Neapolitan Nativity scene. This remarkable Baroque créche, known in Italian as a presepe, is a giant Nativity scene staged in a true-life Neapolitan setting.
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- 21 Nov 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Christmas at Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project
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Christmas and New Year
Market Place, Bishop Auckland
Immerse yourself in unrivalled festive splendour when you visit Auckland Palace's very special Christmas event.
Venue
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- 21 Nov 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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