As the song goes, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” which is why I believe it’s never too early to start planning for Christmas. If you want to make the most of the fun and excitement that the festive period brings, now is the ideal time to start looking at, and booking, Yuletide days out. Much of the usual celebrations were heavily restricted over Christmas 2020 so I can see a lot of these events selling out fast.
BELIEVE At Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield
About: BELIEVE Christmas is an immersive magical world taking you on a journey through theatrical performances and interactive activities. Your Elf Guide will lead you around the Elf Tipi Village where you will meet all the Elves who are there to entertain and bring family favourite fairy-tales to life.
Date(s): Various dates throughout December
Prices: Adults – £34.50, Children – £36.50, Toddler – £18.00, Children Under 6 Months – £0.00
Booking & Further Details: https://believe-uk.com/your-adventure
Festive Rating: 🎅🎅
Breakfast With Santa At Spanish City, Whitley Bay
About: Give your little elves a special treat this Christmas and enjoy a magical breakfast with Santa. To make it even more special, everyone will get to meet the main man himself in his Grotto and there will be lots of fun and games with an interactive disco.
Date(s): 18th, 19th, 23rd & 24th December
Prices: Adults – £22.50, Children – £17.50
Booking & Further Details: https://spanishcity.co.uk/breakfast-with-santa/
Festive Rating: 🎅🎅
Christmas Adventure At Holmside Park, Chester-Le-Street
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Christmas At Gibside, Rowlands Gill
About: Light up the dark winter nights with a festive after-hours experience at Gibside and be amazed by a new, Christmas themed illuminated trail this December.
Date(s): Various dates throughout November, December & January
Prices: Adults – £18, Children – £13 when booked in advance
Booking & Further Details: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside/features/christmas-at-gibside
Festive Rating: 🎅
Forest Of Light At Beamish Hall, Stanley
About: At night, when the moon takes its place in the sky the magical forest comes to life. Forest of Light is a captivating illuminated experience set within Beamish Hall’s Enchanted ancient Woodland. So gather the family and explore through the doors a wonderful world of magical illuminations and fantastic lighting displays this festive period.
Date(s): Various dates throughout November & December
Prices: £8 per person
Booking & Further Details: https://www.beamish-hall.co.uk/forest-of-light/
Festive Rating: 🎅
A Frozen Christmas With Santa At The Discovery Museum, Newcastle
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Date(s): 20th – 23rd December 2021
Prices: £15 per person
Booking & Further Details: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letitsnowproductions/563398/
Festive Rating: 🎅
Nightfall Festival At Stewart Park, Middlesbrough
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Booking & Further Details: https://www.nightfallfestival.co.uk
Festive Rating: 🎅
Road To The North Pole At Utilita Arena, Newcastle
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Booking & Further Details: https://roadtothenorthpole.co.uk/
Festive Rating: 🎅🎅
Santa’s Enchanted Elf Journey At Whitehouse Farm, Morpeth
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Booking & Further Details: https://www.whitehousefarmcentre.co.uk/events/santas-enchanted-elf-journey-pre-booking-essential-2021/
Festive Rating: 🎅🎅
The Snowman At Durham Cathedral, Durham
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Booking & Further Details: https://durhamcathedral.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173611703/events/428373358
Festive Rating: 🎅🎅🎅
Winter Light Trail At Alnwick Garden, Alnwick
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Booking & Further Details: https://www.alnwickgarden.com/christmas/
Festive Rating: 🎅
I couldn’t write a blog post about Christmas events in the North East without mentioning the big one – Fenwick. No official dates have been released so far but I’ve heard whispers that the revealing of Fenwick’s famous Christmas window will be on Tuesday 9th November 2021. To be in the loop about when tickets for Santa’s Grotto and the Rooftop Experience will be available, make sure you sign up to Fenwick’s newsletter https://www.fenwick.co.uk/sign-up/
Let me know in the comments which festivities you’re planning on attending
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