Festive Family Fun In Newcastle & Gateshead
There are so many fantastic events going on throughout the festive period this year. My other festive guides have been really popular, so I thought I would share guides for other parts of the North East. Newcastle and Gateshead are always great places to spend some festive family time together. There's so much to choose from this year. To find out more about the events listed please click on the Green links To add your event free of charge just fill in THIS form
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Great North Museum Hancock
Great North Nights - Ceilidh 16th December
Great North Winterland - 17th December - Reindeer, Christmas projection story, Festive crafts and lots more. More Info HERE
Seven Stories Ouseburn
Letter to Santa & Christmas Storytime
Weekend afternoons in November and December £7.50 per child (adults go free)
"Naughty or Nice? The Missing Lists" Seven Stories Christmas Performance
Weekdays and weekends throughout December - 11am and 1pm
£7.50 per child (adults go free)
Breakfast with Mrs Claus
Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings in December, 9am
£12.50 per child and £7.50 per adult
Festive Evening Storytimes
Weekday evenings in December
£12.50 per child including refreshments. £7.50 for adults including refreshments.
Little Elves' Workshop - Christmas Stocking Decorating
Saturday and Sunday mornings in November and December, 11.30am
£7.50 per child, adults go free.
Christmas Crafts
Weekend afternoons in November and December, 3pm - 5pm
£5.50 per child, adults go free. Option to add on a tasty treat
To find out more about the events at Seven Stories Click HERE
Eldon Square
Eldon Square Express - Embrace the festive season and take a snap of ‘Jingle and Bell’ the Express train situated at St Andrew’s Way
The countdown to Christmas clock is up and there's a donation box for this years cash for kids where you can leave a gift as a donation
Extended opening times - 25th November - 23rd December
Fenwick's window is now ready for you to enjoy with Clarice Bean
Visit Santa located in Grainger Market until 24th December
313.37 includes a gift Find out more HERE
Centre For Life
Tickets are only £5 per person for the festive period. Bargain!
Christmas Programme includes:
Winter skies in the planetarium, listen to tales of light from around the world, UV crafts, become a festive scientist, Learn some tricks and lots more.
Ice skating *extra fees apply
Find out more HERE
Newcastle Cathedral
Advent Procession - 27th November
From St Nicholas to Santa Clause - 2nd December
Crisis Skylight Newcastle Carol Service - 8th December
Vivaldi's four seasons at Christmas - 9th December
Christmas Time Travel - 10th December
Marie Curie Lights to remember - 11th December
Christmas at the Cathedral - 15th December
Walking Nativity - 16th December
Christmas Extravaganza - 17th December
Candlelit Carols - 21st December
Crib service - 24th December
Find out more HERE
Newcastle Castle
Movies at the castle:
Disney's Frozen - 3rd December
The Polar Express - 9th December
The Muppets Christmas Carol - 16th December
Elf - 17th December
Arthur Christmas - 18th December
Tickets start from £4
A medieval Christmas - 17th December Tickets £15
Find out more about events at the Castle HERE
Sage Gateshead
Royal Northern Sinfonia by candlelight - 8th December Tickets from £5
Christmas Spectacular Black Dyke Band with special guests NASUWT Riverside and Reg Vardy Bands - 4th December Tickets from £24
Big Festive Family Gig - 10th December Suitable for kids 7 & under. Tickets £4.50
RNS Home Alone In Concert - 11th December Tickets from £5
RNS Christmas On Broadway - 14th December Tickets from £5
Family Festive Band Jam - 18th December Suitable for kids aged 7-11 Tickets from £5
RNS The Snowman in Concert - 22nd December Tickets from £18
Find out more about events at Sage HERE
St James Park
Breakfast with Santa - 22nd/23rd December Tickets from £11.37
Ultimate Grinch Experience 22nd December Tickets from £11.37
Ultimate Nativity - 23rd December Tickets from £11.37
Children's Christmas Party 23rd December Tickets from £17.30
Find out more about events at St James Park HERE
Caledonian Hotel
Breakfast with Santa - 10th - 23rd December Family ticket £34
Frozen afternoon tea party - 11th/18th December Family ticket £69
Peppa Pig Christmas Party - 15th December Family ticket £55
Mickey & Minnie Mouse Christmas Party - 22nd December Family ticket £55
Find out more about Events at Caledonian Hotel HERE
Metrocentre
Artic Experience - Ice rink is free if you sign up to the mailing list! Available until 30th December
Santa's Festive Forest - until 24th December Tickets £5 for children and £3.50 for adults
Find out more about events at Metrocentre HERE
Shipley Art Gallery
Fused glass workshop - 26th November Suitable for 16+ Tickets £45
Wreath making workshop - 3rd December Suitable for 16+ Tickets £36
The Low Fell Singers - 3rd December
Family crafting - 10th December
Find out more about events at Shipley Art Gallery HERE
Mr Twisters Soft Play & Jump Centre Gateshead
Breakfast with Santa - 5th December £11.95 per child
Christmas Disco - 21st December £14.95 per child
Find out more HERE
Marley Hill Community Centre
Walk through Nativity & Meet the animals - 11th December
Christmas Carol service - 18th December
More Info HERE
St Nicholas with Christ Church Dunston
Lighting of the Christmas tree - 6th December
Carol Service - 15th December
Dunston does Nativity - 24th December
More info HERE
St Mary's Heritage Centre Gateshead
Winter festival Frets on the Tyne - 2nd December
Christmas tree festival - 6th- 23rd December
More info HERE
Chopwell Woods
Christmas Willow Making 26th November
More info HERE
Greenside Light Switch on 29th November
More info HERE
Crawcrook Light Switch On - 30th November
More info HERE
Kingston Park
Christmas Carol Service - 3rd December
More info HERE
Church Of The Ascension Kenton
Christmas Tree Festival - 2nd December
More info HERE
Blaydon Library
Nightmare before Christmas themed crafts & activities 3rd December Tickets £4
More info HERE
Daverson Hall
Kids Christmas Party - 10th December, pre booking is required
More info HERE
Gino D'acampo Quayside
Brunch with Santa - 11th December £20per child and £10 per adult.
More info HERE
West Denton Community Church
Christmas Wonderland - 17th December Crafts and activities for 0-8 years
More info HERE
Felling Cricket Club
Kids Christmas Party - 17th December £2.50
More info HERE
Jesmond Library
Children's Christmas Party 17th December
More info HERE
Waggon Team Gateshead
Children's Christmas Party - 18th December
More info HERE
Victoria Tunnel Christmas in the tunnel!
Tour, meet Santa and take part in the Christmas song trail - running until 18th December Tickets from £5
More info HERE
Theatre Guide
Northern Stage
Hey Diddle Diddle - On until 8th January
Sorcerers Apprentice - 3rd December - 7th January
More info HERE
Tyne Theatre
Beauty & The Beast 9th December - 8th January
More info HERE
Theatre Royal
Cinderella - 26th November - 15th January
More info HERE
Peoples Theatre
Goldilocks - 10th - 18th December
More info HERE
Live theatre
Wintry Tales - 4th December - 23rd December
Wishes on the Wind 8th December - 18th December Suitable for ages 14+
More info HERE
The Little Theatre Gateshead
Cinderella - 13th - 24th December
More info HERE
Keep scrolling to find out what Christmas Markets are on in the area
Christmas Markets
PlantsPlus Garden centre & Restaurant - 25th - 27th November
More info HERE
St Oswald's Hospice Christmas Market 26th November
More info HERE
Bill Quay Farm Christmas Market - 26th - 27th November
More info HERE
Lakeside Inn Christmas Market - 26th November
More info HERE
St Andrews Whinbrooke Christmas Fayre 26th November
More info HERE
Civic Centre Newcastle Craft & Flea market 26th November
More info HERE
Malmaison Christmas Market - 27th November
More info HERE
Newcastle Cat & Dog Shelter Christmas Market - 3rd December
More info HERE
The Cumberland Arms Christmas Market - 3rd December
More info HERE
St Francis High Heaton Christmas Market - 3rd December
More info HERE
Wylam Brewery Alternative Christmas Market - 4th December
More info HERE
Old Coal Yard Christmas Market - 4th December
More info HERE
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