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Find out what's happening across the county this Christmas, from the traditional Durham Christmas Festival to the annual panto and festive craft workshops.
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Festive Fun
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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 2025to24 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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.
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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.
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- 21 Nov 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Forest of Light at Beamish Hall Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Our Forest of Light is a captivating illuminated experience set within our enchanted ancient woodland.
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- 22 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026
Raby Christmas Trees
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Christmas and New Year
Staindrop
Real Christmas Trees at Raby. Bring Festive Magic Home – Starting 22nd November.
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- 22 Nov 2025to24 Dec 2025
Christmas at Beamish Daytimes 2025
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Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Step back in time and enjoy the wonder of Christmas from across our time periods.
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- 22 Nov 2025to24 Dec 2025
Christmas Wreath Workshops at South Causey Inn
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Christmas and New Year
Stanley
Handmade by you, cherished all season long...Add a touch of homemade charm to your Christmas with our Festive Wreath Workshop at South Causey Inn — a magical way to kick off the season and craft a beautiful, personalised wreath to adorn your home.
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- 24 Nov 2025to27 Nov 2025Open 17:00 -
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- 1 Dec 2025to4 Dec 2025Open 17:00 -
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- 8 Dec 2025to11 Dec 2025Open 17:00 -
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- 15 Dec 2025Open 17:00 -
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- 18 Dec 2025Open 17:00 -
Christmas Markets at South Causey Inn
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Christmas and New Year
Stanley
Get ready to step into a festive wonderland at South Causey Inn's FREE Christmas Markets! This December, skip the crowded high streets and shop local for unique, handcrafted gifts, festive treats, and beautiful treasures — all in the cosy, twinkling…
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- 25 Nov 2025to16 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
The Christmas Orchestra - Durham Cathedral
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
The Christmas Orchestra is back! After a wonderful run of sold out shows in 2024 we are excited to bring you more shows and locations in 2025. Get ready to discover the magic of the festive season with our unique concert experience.
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- 25 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 20:45
Causey’s Christmas Family Mornings at South Causey Inn
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Christmas and New Year
Stanley
A magical morning of play, festive fun, and Christmas memories for families and little ones....
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- 26 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 11:30
Wreath Making at Beamish Hall Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Indulge with a glass of fizz as you arrive and join us to design and create your own Christmas door wreath or table centrepiece in stunning surroundings.
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- 27 Nov 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00
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- 30 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 1 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
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- 4 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
Operation Save Santa
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Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Looking for a Christmas adventure with a difference? Brand new for Christmas 2025 in Durham City Centre 27th Nov - 4th Jan. Durham Escape Rooms has all the answers to make the best experience for the whole family, friends and colleagues this season.
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- 27 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026
Christmas Wreath Workshop - Lumley Castle Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Immerse yourself in creativity and Christmas Joy as you learn step by step how to create luxurious festive wreaths to proudly display on your door.
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- 27 Nov 2025Open 18:00 - 21:00
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- 30 Nov 2025Open 12:00 - 15:00
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- 6 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner - Lumley Castle Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Set in the 1950s with a festive choir arriving at Lumley Castle for their final carols and a glass of mulled wine but tonight there is discord in the choir and someone is about to hit the wrong note with murder!
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- 28 Nov 2025to12 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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- 20 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 01:00
Christmas Market 2025
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Christmas Markets
Staindrop
Three Magical Days of Festive Shopping, Eating and Cheer.
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- 28 Nov 2025to30 Nov 2025
Brancepeth Castle Christmas Craft Fair 2025
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Christmas and New Year
Brancepeth, Durham
Over 70 separate stalls of different and amazing crafts will be displayed for sale in Brancepeth Castle from all over the North.
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- 28 Nov 2025to30 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
Raby Castle at Christmas
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Christmas and New Year
Staindrop
Step back in time to experience a traditional family Christmas at Raby Castle.
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- 28 Nov 2025to30 Nov 2025
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- 3 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025
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- 10 Dec 2025to13 Dec 2025
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- 14 Dec 2025
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- 17 Dec 2025to24 Dec 2025
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- 29 Dec 2025to31 Dec 2025
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- 2 Jan 2026to4 Jan 2026
Christmas Party Night - Lumley Castle Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Get ready to celebrate the festive season in style with our lively Christmas Party Night! Enjoy a delicious two-course dinner followed by a fun-filled evening of dancing and entertainment. Whether you’re gathering with colleagues, friends, or…
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- 28 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 01:00
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- 6 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 01:00
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- 12 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 01:00
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- 31 Jan 2026Various Opening Times
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