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Festive Fun
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Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols - Durham Cathedral
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Christmas and New Year
Durham City
These traditional Advent services at the cathedral are always popular. The service starts in darkness as a lone Chorister sings Once in Royal David's City. We sing hymns with Durham Cathedral Choir and hear members of the community give readings as…
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- 22 Dec 2024Open 18:00 - 19:00
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- 24 Dec 2024Open 15:00 - 16:00
Enjoy Live Music This Christmas at Prince Bishops Place
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
As Buddy the Elf would say, ‘The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.’ So, with that being said, get ready for a holly, jolly and musical Christmas at Prince Bishops Place!
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- 24 Nov 2024Open 16:00 - 19:00
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- 7 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 15:00
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- 14 Dec 2024Open 15:00 - 16:00
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- 21 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 13:00
Aglow at Auckland Palace
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Christmas and New Year
Bishop Auckland
Welcome to AGLOW, one of the biggest and brightest light trails in the North East of England. Begin your journey at Auckland Palace and embark on a glittering 1.5-mile trail through the Auckland Palace gardens and grounds.
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- 22 Nov 2024to31 Dec 2024
Festive Afternoon Tea - Wynayrd Hall
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Christmas and New Year
Wynyard
Join us at Wynyard Hall for a festive afternoon like no other, where luxury and magic come together to create an unforgettable experience. Book your table now and let us transport you to a world of wonder and delight the Christmas season.
Dates
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- 1 Dec 2024to22 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
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- 24 Dec 2024Open 12:00 - 15:00
A Midwinter Murder Mystery Night - Hardwick Hall Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Sedgefield
Set in 1943 our guests are snowed in and are unable to leave when stranded newlyweds arrive, seeking shelter.
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- 28 Dec 2024
Artist Makers: Winter Swans at The Bowes Museum
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Christmas and New Year
Barnard Castle
Join artist Cath Hodson as she leads a printing workshop inspired by the beautiful Silver Swan automaton.
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- 13 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
Brancepeth Castle Christmas Craft Fair 2024
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Fete / Fair
Durham
Over 70 separate stalls of different and high quality crafts will be displayed for sale in Brancepeth Castle from all over the UK. Crafts to see and buy and commission including fine art, photography, jewellery, textiles, pottery, glassware, leather…
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- 22 Nov 2024to24 Nov 2024Various Opening Times
Fireside Story & Breakfast with Santa
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Christmas and New Year
Lanchester
This Festive season revel in the magic and excitement of Christmas and enjoy a delicious breakfast in comfortable surroundings, complete with fireplace setting and a visit from Father Christmas.
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- 7 Dec 2024to8 Dec 2024Open 09:00 - 10:45
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- 14 Dec 2024to15 Dec 2024Open 09:00 - 10:45
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- 21 Dec 2024to23 Dec 2024Open 09:00 - 10:45
Neapolitan Nativity at The Faith Museum
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Christmas and New Year
Bishop Auckland
Be dazzled by our monumental 18th-century Neapolitan Nativity scene.
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- 15 Nov 2024to31 Dec 2024
Christmas Market - Raby Castle
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Christmas and New Year
Staindrop
Wander through the beautifully decorated stalls nestled within the castle grounds.
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- 30 Nov 2024to1 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 15:00
Santa's Christmas Cracker - The Witham
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Christmas and New Year
Barnard Castle
Join this fun, festive, musical adventure to discover the wonder of Christmas, then meet Santa and receive a specially wrapped present from him after the most Christmassy Christmas show ever! Santa's Christmas Cracker performances last 45 minutes,…
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- 8 Dec 2024Open 11:00 -
European Christmas - Elvet Methodist Church
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Concert
Durham
Durham Singers with their musical director Tom Edney present Christmas carols from countries across Europe, including Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Norway and Iceland. You might are also get invited to sing along in a few carols with the…
Dates
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- 7 Dec 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30
90s New Year's Eve Party in the Bishop's Suite - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Re-Live The 90s New Year’s Eve Party in the Bishop Suite. With Shanna Laidlow's stunning vocals and Silvar's exceptional rapping, you'll be singing and dancing into 2025 to all of your favourite 90s dance floor mega-hits
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- 31 Dec 2024Open 18:30 - 14:00
Santa's Grotto - Lumley Castle Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Chester-le-Street
Guess what? Santa is on his way! Don't forget to bring your kids along to meet him and hand over their Christmas wish list! There could even be an early gift waiting for them.
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- 7 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 14:45
Abundant Earth Willow Workshops - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Join us and get in the festive feeling under the expert guidance of established willow artist Jo Bolton, whose work can be seen in our new trail Angel Wings and Winter Things.
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- 30 Nov 2024Open 09:30 - 15:00
Father Christmas’ Grotto at Beamish Museum
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Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Meet Father Christmas in his cosy Grotto at Rowley Station Goods Yard. £8 per child (0-16 years), includes a small, traditional gift.
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- 5 Dec 2024to6 Dec 2024Open 17:00 - 21:30
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- 12 Dec 2024to13 Dec 2024Open 17:00 - 21:30
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- 19 Dec 2024to20 Dec 2024Open 17:00 - 21:30
Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner - Lumley Castle Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Chester-le-Street
Immerse yourself in the merriment and mirth of Christmas with our Murder Mystery nights, where secrets lie, and ample motives for murder will undoubtedly induce bouts of laughter. We introduce a fresh storyline for every event this Christmas.
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- 6 Dec 2024Open 18:30 - 01:00
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- 14 Dec 2024Open 18:30 - 01:00
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- 20 Dec 2024Open 18:30 - 01:00
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- 22 Dec 2024Open 18:30 - 01:00
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- 23 Dec 2024Open 18:30 - 01:00
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- 27 Dec 2024Open 18:30 - 01:00
Christmas Sing Along - Auckland Palace
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Christmas and New Year
Bishop Auckland
Join us for our Christmas Sing Along at St. Peter’s Chapel, Auckland Palace!
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- 14 Dec 2024Open 13:30 - 15:00
A European Christmas
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Concert
Durham City
'A European Christmas', performed by the Durham Singers, promises to be a unique and compelling programme of exquisite Christmas music from countries such as Estonia, Iceland, Latvia and Ukraine as well as from those that may be more familiar such…
Dates
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- 7 Dec 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
Northern Sinfonia Winter Tour - Durham Cathedral
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Christmas and New Year
Durham City
There’s nothing Royal Northern Sinfonia enjoy more than lighting up beautiful buildings with glorious classical music on dark winter nights.
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- 29 Nov 2024Open 19:30 -
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