Check our bumper Christmas calendar for 200+ festive events in the North East at a glance, including Christmas markets, light switch-ons, ice skating and where to see Santa.
Most of the events below are free (or low cost) entry and/or with no booking needed, for festive fun without breaking the bank, including:
🎅Where to See Santa – including free options & walk-in sessions.
🎁Christmas Markets – as well as supporting local businesses and finding unique gifts, many events have Santa’s Grottos, live music, entertainment and more.
🎄Christmas Light Switch-Ons – a lovely tradition often including carol singing, entertainment and sometimes special celebrity guests!
⛸️Ice Skating – indoor and outdoor rinks, including free & walk-in options.
❄More Festive Events – Christmas crafts, trails, parades, fairgrounds, ice sculptures & more!
🌿Garden Centres – the best places to browse beautiful Christmas displays.
You can also find lots of other popular Christmas Events here.
Details are subject to change (and some events are weather dependant). Please check full details and any booking requirements directly with organisers using the purple links below. Facebook links are provided for most organisers to check the latest updates before travelling, plus additional links with event info where available.
Browse below, or click to SKIP AHEAD to the current week, or to events throughout Nov / Dec (including ice skating & more places to see Santa)👇👇
October 2023
🗓️Thurs 26th – Sun 29th Oct
🎁North East Christmas Fair @Newcastle Racecourse, Gosforth 👉Tickets £9pp on the door (under 12s free), info here
🌿Garden Centre Displays
Many garden centres have gorgeous displays of Christmas lights, decorations, gifts, wreaths and trees, that make visiting to pick up Christmas or gardening supplies a fun festive outing. Here are a few popular North East centres that are frequently recommended to look out for:
RedFox Gardenworld, Newcastle Road, Gateshead
Dobbies Garden Centre, Birtley, Gateshead
Dobbies Garden Centre, Gosforth, Newcastle
Plantsplus Garden Centre, Newcastle
Clay’s Garden Centre, Washington, Sunderland
Lanchester Garden Centre, Co Durham
Azure Garden Centre, Cramlington, Northumberland
Heighly Gate Garden Centre, Morpeth, Northumberland
Tyne Valley Garden Centre, Mickley, Northumberland
From 1st Nov 2023
🗓️Thurs 2nd Nov
🎁Pop-Up Shopping Evening @Springwell Village CV, Gateshead
🗓️Sat 4th Nov
🎁Christmas Craft Fair @Bensham Grove Community Centre, Gateshead
🗓️Sun 5th Nov
❄️Christmas Window Virtual Reveal @Fenwick Newcastle
🎁Indoor Winter Market @The Fed, Dunston, Gateshead 👉Info here
🎁Mayfli Christmas Market @Vertu Arena, Newcastle 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Craft & Flea @Boiler Shop, Newcastle 👉£2.50 pp (under 12s free), info & book here
🗓️Thurs 9th Nov
🎁Evening Market @Rowlands Gill Community Centre, Gateshead 👉Info here
🎄Launch of Christmas Event @Dalton Park, Co Durham 👉Info here
**fireworks display, light switch, roaming performers, entertainment & Metro Radio hosts**
🗓️Thurs 9th – Sun 12th Nov
🎁Christmas Fair @Brockbushes Farm, Northumberland 👉£2pp (age 16 & under free), book here
🗓️Sat 11th – Sun 12th Nov
🎁Festive Artisan Market @Dalton Park, Co Durham 👉Info here
From Mon 13th Nov
🗓️Tues 14th Nov
🎄Switch On @Newcastle Grey Street 👉Info here
**with Metro Radio & special guests’**
🗓️Thurs 16th Nov
🎄Switch On @Sunderland, Keel Square 👉Info here
🎄Switch On @Daft as a Brush HQ, Gosforth
🗓️Fri 17th Nov
🎄Switch On @Market Square Blyth 👉Info here
❄️Hexham Lantern Parade @Hexham Queen’s Hall, Northumberland 👉Info here
🗓️Fri 17th – Sat 18th Nov
🎁Christmas Fayre @Wheelbirks Parlour, Northumberland 👉Info here
🗓️Fri 17th – Sun 19th Nov
🎁Christmas Fair @Beamish Hall Hotel, Co Durham 👉£6pp, under 5s free, book here
🎁Christmas Fair @Wynyard Hall, Co Durham 👉From £6pp, under 4s free, book here
🗓️Sat 18th Nov
🎁Christmas Market @Blaydon YCC CIO, Gateshead
🎁Christmas Fayre @St Alban’s Community Centre, Gateshead
🎁Christmas Crafts & Food Fair @Greenside Community Centre, Gateshead
🎁Christmas Market @RedFox Gardenworld, Gateshead 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Market @Newcastle 👉Info here (running 18th Nov-23rd Dec)
🎁Christmas Fair @Paddy Freeman’s Park, Newcastle 👉Info here)
🎁Christmas Fayre @The Customs House, South Shields 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Craft Fair @National Glass Centre, Sunderland 👉Info here
🗓️Sun 19th Nov
🎄Switch On @Spanish City, Whitley Bay 👉£4pp or free when booking a table for dining, info & book here
🎄Switch On @Darlington Market Square, Co Durham 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Market @RedFox Gardenworld, Gateshead 👉Info here
🎁Indoor Winter Market @Grand Hotel Gosforth Park, Newcastle 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Fayre @The Customs House, South Shields 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Craft Fair @National Glass Centre, Sunderland 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Shopping EXTRAVAGANZA Events2gogo @Stadium of Light, Sunderland 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Fayre @Sunderland BID, Angelo’s Sunderland 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Market @Spectrum Leisure, Crook, Co Durham 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Fair @Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield, Co Durham 👉£1pp, info here
From Mon 20th Nov
🗓️Mon 20th Nov
🎄Switch On & Fireworks @Concord Front Street, Washington 👉Info here
🗓️Thurs 23rd Nov
🎄Switch On @Trinity Square, Gateshead 👉Info here
🎄Switch On @South Tyneside, Market Square South Shields 👉Info here
🗓️Fri 24th Nov
🎄Christmas Festival @Boldon Community Centre, South Tyneside
🎄Switch On @South Tyneside, Town Hall Jarrow 👉Info here
🗓️Fri 24th – Sun 26th Nov
🎁Christmas Market @Plantsplus Garden Centre, Newcastle 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Market @Spanish City, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside 👉£5 on the door, online discount here
🎁Christmas Craft Fair @Brancepeth Castle, Co Durham 👉From £3pp, under 14s free, book here
🎁Christmas Town @Bishop Auckland Marketplace, Co Durham 👉Info here (booking recommended for extra activities – Grotto, ice skating etc)
🗓️Sat 25th Nov
❄️Christmas Launch @Eldon Square, Newcastle 👉Info here
❄️Christmas Launch @Manor Walks, Cramlington, Northumberland
🎄Switch On @Rothbury Village, Northumberland
🎁Christmas Fayre @Dunston Activity Centre, Gateshead
🎁Christmas Market @Whinnies Community Garden, Sunniside, Gateshead
🎁Christmas Fair @Birtley Methodist Church, Gateshead 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Fair @St Andrews, Leam Lane, Gateshead
🎁Christmas Fair @Jarrow Hall, South Tyneside 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Craft Fair @Souter Lighthouse, South Tyneside 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Fair @Peterlee Pavilion, Co Durham 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Fair (St Cuthbert’s Hospice) @Hallgarth Manor Hotel, Co Durham 👉Entry by donation, info here
🗓️Sun 26th Nov
🎅Coca-Cola Christmas Truck @Metrocentre, Gateshead
❄️Pop Up Winter Crafts @Newcastle Grainger Market 👉Info here
❄️Crook Winter Light Parade @Crook Town Centre, Co Durham
🎄Switch On & Christmas Fair @Winlaton Mill Village Hall, Gateshead
🎄Switch On & Xmas Event @Thornley Village Centre, Co Durham
🎁Winter Fair @Stargate & Crookhill Community Centre, Gateshead
🎁Christmas Market @The Orangery, Whickham, Gateshead 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Fair @Jarrow Hall, South Tyneside 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Craft Fair @Souter Lighthouse, South Tyneside 👉Info here
🎁This is Christmas @Rainton Arena, Houghton le Spring 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Fair @Aln Valley Railway, Northumberland 👉Info here
From Mon 27th Nov
🗓️Mon 27th Nov
🎄Switch On @South Tyneside, Fountain Park Hebburn 👉Info here
🗓️Tues 28th Nov
🎁Christmas Markets @South Causey Inn, Co Durham 👉Info here
🗓️Thurs 30th Nov
🎁Kind Christmas Market Kind Currency Club @Strawberry Place, Newcastle 👉£2, plus other bookable activites. Book here
🎄Switch On @Ashington, Northumberland 👉Info here
🗓️Fri 1st Dec
🎄Switch On @Shildon Town Square, Co Durham 👉Info here (followed by free family entertainment at Civic Hall)
❄️Christmas in Hetton @The Hetton Centre, Sunderland 👉Info here
❄️Christmas Festival @Durham City Centre 👉More info & lantern reservations here
❄️Zog Christmas trail @Hamsterley Forest 👉Info here (1st-15th Dec)
🎁Winter Fair @Trinity Square, Gateshead 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Market @Plantsplus Garden Centre, Newcastle 👉Info here
🗓️Sat 2nd Dec
🎄Switch On @Chester-le-Street Market
🎅Santa’s Grotto @Royal Quays, North Tyneside 👉FREE, no booking, info here
🎅Meet Santa Edelweiss Christmas Trees @Seaton Delaval, Northumberland
❄️Christmas in the Pines @Chopwell Woods, Gateshead 👉Info here
❄️Biscuit Decorating @IKEA Gateshead 👉Info here
❄️Pop Up Winter Crafts @Newcastle Grainger Market 👉Info here
❄️Christmas Family Fun Day @Emmanuel Church, Durham 👉Info here
❄️Christmas Festival & Children’s Lantern Parade @Durham City Centre 👉More info & lantern reservations here
❄️Zog Christmas trail @Hamsterley Forest 👉Info here (1st-15th Dec)
❄️Christmas Street Entertainment @Durham BID, Prince Bishops Place 👉Info here
❄️Christmas in Blyth @Blyth, Northumberland 👉Info here
🎁Winter Fair @Trinity Square, Gateshead 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Fair @St Nicholas Dunston, Gateshead
🎁Christmas Market @Plantsplus Garden Centre, Newcastle 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Market & Dog Show @Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter 👉£2.50 pp or £3 on the door, children £1, info & tickets here
🎁North East Festive Fayre @Beacon of Light, Sunderland 👉Book a free ticket here
🎁Christmas Market @Raby Castle, Co Durham 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Fayre @Ridley Park, Blyth, Northumberland 👉Info here
🗓️Sun 3rd Dec
🎅Meet Santa Edelweiss Christmas Trees @Seaton Delaval, Northumberland
❄️Tree-rific Decorations @IKEA Gateshead 👉Info here
❄️Pop Up Winter Crafts @Newcastle Grainger Market 👉Info here
❄️Reindeer Dash @The Bridges Shopping Centre, Sunderland 👉Free to watch, book here to take part
❄️Mini Elves Christmas Party @Stack Seaburn 👉Free entry, info here
❄️Christmas Festival @Durham City Centre 👉More info & lantern reservations here
❄️Zog Christmas trail @Hamsterley Forest 👉Info here (1st-15th Dec)
🎁Gateshead Christmas Fayre ThingsToDoNorthEast @Marriott Hotel, Metrocentre, Gateshead 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Shopping @Gateshead International Stadium 👉Info here
🎁Meet the Maker Christmas Market @Land of Oak & Iron, Gateshead 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Market @Jesmond Dene House, Newcastle, 👉£8 pp, book here
🎁Christmas Market @Plantsplus Garden Centre, Newcastle 👉Info here
🎁Winter Market Made.UpNorth @Boiler Shop, Newcastle 👉£2 pp (under 16s free), tickets on the door or book here
🎁Alternative Christmas Market @Wylam Brewery, Newcastle 👉£2-£5 on the door. Info here
🎁Christmas Craft Market @Bilton Hall Community Trust, Low Simonside
🎁Christmas Market @Raby Castle, Co Durham 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Fair @Hirst Park, Ashington, Northumberland 👉Info here
🎁Festive Food & Craft Market, @Northumberlandia, Cramlington 👉Info here
From Mon 4th Dec
🗓️Mon 4th Dec
❄️Zog Christmas trail @Hamsterley Forest 👉Info here (1st-15th Dec)
🗓️Tues 5th Dec
🎁Christmas Markets @South Causey Inn, Co Durham 👉Info here
🗓️Wed 6th Dec
🎄Switch On @Crawcrook, Gateshead 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Market @Quorum Park, Newcastle 👉Info here
🗓️Thurs 7th Dec
🎄Switch On @Greenside, Gateshead 👉Info here
🎁Handmade Christmas Fair @Linskill Centre, North Shields
🗓️Fri 8th Dec
❄️South Tyneside Winter Parade & Fireworks @South Tyneside South Shields 👉Info here
❄️Cinema Movie Screening – Elf @Beacon of Light, Sunderland 👉Info here
🗓️Sat 9th Dec
🎅Santa’s Grotto @Royal Quays, North Tyneside 👉FREE, no booking, info here
❄️Frost Fest Weekend @Land of Oak & Iron, Gateshead 👉Info here
❄️Tree-rific Decorations @IKEA Gateshead 👉Info here
❄️Pop Up Winter Crafts @Newcastle Grainger Market 👉Info here
❄️Christmas Concert @17Nineteen, Sunderland 👉Book a free ticket here
❄️Christmas Street Entertainment @Durham BID, The Riverwalk 👉Info here
❄️Ice Sculpture Trail @Darlington, Co Durham 👉Info here
❄️Christmas in Blyth @Blyth, Northumberland 👉Info here
❄️Festive snowflake trail @Northumberlandia, Cramlington 👉£3, self-guided trail sheet here
🎁Christmas Jumble Sale @Dunston Community Centre, Gateshead
🎁Christmas Fair, Breeze Creatives @John Marley Centre, Newcastle
🎁Christmas Fayre @Washington Mind, The Life House, Washington
🎁Victorian Christmas Market @North Shields 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Fayre @17Nineteen, Sunderland 👉Info here
🎁Hexham Xmas Market @Hexham Marketplace & Abbey👉Info here
🗓️Sun 10th Dec
🎅Santa Special Miniature Train Ride @TSMEE, Exhibition Park, Newcastle 👉No booking needed, updates here
🎅Puffing Billy Christmas Road Train @Sunderland (Haswell to Wheatley Hill route)
❄️Frost Fest Weekend @Land of Oak & Iron, Gateshead 👉Info here
❄️Biscuit Decorating @IKEA Gateshead 👉Info here
❄️Rock Choir LIVE @Newcastle Christmas Market 👉Info here
❄️Pop Up Winter Crafts @Newcastle Grainger Market 👉Info here
❄️Mini Elves Christmas Party @Stack Seaburn 👉Free entry, info here
❄️Festive snowflake trail @Northumberlandia, Cramlington 👉£3, self-guided trail sheet here
🎁Christmas Fayre @Swalwell Community Centre, Gateshead
🎁Victorian Christmas Market @North Shields 👉Info here
From Mon 11th Dec
🗓️Mon 11th Dec
🎅Santa Grotto Bus, Sunshine Fund @RVI, Newcastle 👉Info here
🎅Puffing Billy Christmas Road Train @Sunderland (South Hetton-Easington Colliery route)
❄️Zog Christmas trail @Hamsterley Forest 👉Info here
🗓️Tues 12th Dec
🎁Christmas Markets @South Causey Inn, Co Durham 👉Info here
🎅Santa Grotto Bus, Sunshine Fund @Kingston Park Tesco, Newcastle 👉Info here
🎅Puffing Billy Christmas Road Train @Sunderland (Easington Lane-Hall Lane Estate route)
❄️Zog Christmas trail @Hamsterley Forest 👉Info here
🗓️Wed 13th Dec
❄️Carol Event @The Word 👉Info here
🎅Puffing Billy Christmas Road Train @Sunderland (Murton-Hawthorn route)
❄️Zog Christmas trail @Hamsterley Forest 👉Info here
🗓️Thurs 14th Dec
🎅Puffing Billy Christmas Road Train @Sunderland (Pittington-Great Lumley route)
🎅Santa Grotto Bus, Sunshine Fund @Northumberland Street, Newcastle 👉Info here
❄️Zog Christmas trail @Hamsterley Forest 👉Info here
🗓️Fri 15th Dec
🎅Santa Grotto Bus, Sunshine Fund @Northumberland Street, Newcastle 👉Info here
🎁Christmas Market @The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, Co Durham 👉£3.50-£6.50 pp, members free, book here
❄️Zog Christmas trail @Hamsterley Forest 👉Info here
🗓️Sat 16th Dec
🎅Go North East Santa Bus @North Tyneside 👉Full route here
🎅Santa Grotto Bus, Sunshine Fund @Northumberland Street, Newcastle 👉Info here
❄️Tree-rific Decorations @IKEA Gateshead 👉Info here
❄️Kids Christmas Party @Waggon Team Pub, Gateshead 👉Free, no booking needed.
❄️Kids Christmas Disco @Coach & Horses, Birtley, Gateshead 👉Free, no booking needed.
❄️Pop Up Winter Crafts @Newcastle Grainger Market 👉Info here
❄️Sunderland Ice Festival @Sunderland, Keel Square 👉Info here
❄️Christmas Street Entertainment @Durham BID 👉Info here
❄️Ice Sculpture Trail @Saltburn, Redcar & Cleveland 👉Info here
❄️Christmas in Blyth @Blyth, Northumberland 👉Info here
❄️Festive snowflake trail @Northumberlandia, Cramlington 👉£3, self-guided trail sheet here
🎁Christmas Market @The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, Co Durham 👉£3.50-£6.50 pp, members free, book here
🗓️Sun 17th Dec
🎅Go North East Santa Bus @Tyne Valley, Gateshead & Sunderland North 👉Full route here
🎅Santa Grotto Bus, Sunshine Fund @Northumberland Street, Newcastle 👉Info here
❄️Tree-rific Decorations @IKEA Gateshead 👉Info here
❄️Pop Up Winter Crafts @Newcastle Grainger Market 👉Info here
❄️Sunderland Ice Festival @Sunderland, Keel Square 👉Info here
❄️Mini Elves Christmas Party @Stack Seaburn 👉Free entry, info here
❄️Festive snowflake trail @Northumberlandia, Cramlington 👉£3, self-guided trail sheet here
🎁Christmas Market @The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, Co Durham 👉£3.50-£6.50 pp, members free, book here
🗓️Mon 18th Dec
🎅Go North East Santa Bus @Sunderland, Chester-le-Street, Stanley & Consett👉Full route here
🎅Puffing Billy Christmas Road Train @Sunderland (Hartlepool-Shotton Colliery route)
🗓️Tues 19th Dec
🎅Go North East Santa Bus @Sunderland, Durham & Washington👉Full route here
🎅Puffing Billy Christmas Road Train @Sunderland (Ryhope-Hendon route)
🎅Winter Wonderland @Washington Mind, The Life House, Washington 👉Book free tickets here
🎁Christmas Markets @South Causey Inn, Co Durham 👉Info here
🗓️Wed 20th Dec
🎅Go North East Santa Bus @Derwentside, Kibblesworth & Ouston👉Full route here
🎅Puffing Billy Christmas Road Train @Sunderland (Stadium of Light-Nissan route)
🗓️Thurs 21st Dec
🎅Go North East Santa Bus @Sunderland South, Easington, Peterlee & Seaham👉Full route here
🎅Puffing Billy Christmas Road Train @Sunderland (Fatfield-Washington Village route)
🗓️Fri 22nd Dec
🎅Go North East Santa Bus @South Tyneside👉Full route here
❄️Mini Elves Christmas Party @Stack Seaburn 👉Free entry, info here
❄️Cinema Movie Screening – Home Alone @Beacon of Light, Sunderland 👉Info here
🗓️Sat 23rd Dec
🎅Go North East Santa Bus @Gateshead, Birtley, Low Fell & Whickham👉Full route here
❄️Pop Up Winter Crafts @Newcastle Grainger Market 👉Info here
🗓️Sun 24th Dec
🎅Mobile Santa @Low Fell, Gateshead 👉Info here
Where to see Santa
🎅 Santa’s Grotto @Dalton Park, Co Durham
🗓️ 11th Nov – 24th Dec 2023 (weekends & daily 18th-24th Dec)
👉 £6 per child, walk-ins welcome. Info here.
🎅 Santa’s Grotto @Bridges Sunderland
🗓️ 16th Nov – 24th Dec 2023 (daily)
👉 £2.50 pp, tickets purchased at Customer Services, info here
🎅 Santa’s Grotto @Manor Walks, Cramlington, Northumberland
🗓️ 25th Nov – 24th Dec 2023 (selected dates)
👉 FREE, no booking needed*, info here (apart from Quiet Hour slot on 3rd Dec)
🎅 Winter Wonderscape & Grotto @Metrocentre, Gateshead
🗓️ 25th Nov – 7th Jan 2024 (exc 25th Dec & 1st Jan)
👉 From £3, book here
🎅 Santa’s Grotto @Galleries Washington
🗓️ Weekends 2nd – 24th Dec 2023
👉 Donations welcome, no booking needed, info here
Fairgrounds, Trails & More
❄️ Christmas Window @Fenwick Newcastle
🗓️ From 5th Nov 2023 (virtual reveal, visit in person from 6th Nov daily).
👉 ‘Narnia themed window display, virtual reveal here.
❄️ Christmas Gift Trail @Wharton Park, Co Durham
🗓️ From 9th Nov 2023
👉 £1 per trail sheet available from the cafe, info here
❄️ Christmas Stocking AR Trail @Sunderland City Centre
🗓️ 16th Nov-6th Jan 2024
👉 Download the free Sunderland Experience app, info here
❄️ Lapland Adventure VR Ride @Sunderland Bridges
🗓️ 18th Nov – 5th Jan 2024 (weekends only before 18th Dec, then daily)
👉 £5 pp, book here or walk-ins welcome
❄️ Elmer’s Gift Trail @Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
🗓️ 18th Nov – 6th Jan 2024
👉 £1 per trail sheet, info here
🎁 Christmas Markets @Newcastle
📅 18th Nov-23rd Dec 2023
👉 Info here
❄️ Winter Wonderland @Rainton Arena, Houghton Le Spring
📆 24th Nov – 31st Dec 2024
👉 Free entry for funfair and food stalls. Plus, Santa’s grotto, ice rink, Grinchmas experience, panto and music events (booking recommended). Info here.
❄️ Father Christmas Has Lost His Presents trail @High Force Waterfall, Co Durham
📆 Throughout December
👉 Included in admission, family ticket: £9. Info here.
❄️ Winter Wonderland Newcastle @Utilita Arena Newcastle
📆 15th Dec – 7th Jan 2024
👉 Entry £2.50 pp (under 1s free). Winter Fair with rides & attractions, shows & characters, Santa’s grotto (walk ups only). No booking, info here.
❄️ Weetslade Winter Trail @Weetslade Country Park, Newcastle
🗓️ 26th Dec – 7th Jan 2024
👉 Free downloadable trail sheet, info here
❄️ Winter Fairies AR Trails @Love Exploring App
🗓️ Coming soon, dates tbc
👉 Free to download, updates here
Ice Skating
⛸️ Whitley Bay Ice Rink
📆 All year round
👉 £8-£8.50pp (family £28 + £12 skate hire), permanent indoors ice rink. No booking required, info here
⛸️ Life Science Centre, Newcastle
📆 11th Nov – 7th Jan 2024
👉 £11.50-£18pp (family from £46), open-air ice rink in Times Square. Booking recommended here.
⛸️ Metrocentre Arctic Experience, Gateshead
📆 13th Nov – 31st Dec 2023
👉 Free for mailing list subscribers, or foodbank/cash donations. Indoors synthetic rink located in The Forum, near Next. No booking required, info here.
⛸️ Christmas Town, Bishop Auckland
📆 Fri 24th Nov – Sun 26th Nov 2023
👉 £6-£8pp, outdoor synthetic ice rink, no walk-ups, booking required here.
⛸️ Rainton Arena Winter Wonderland, Houghton Le Spring
📆 24th Nov – 31st Dec 2024
👉 £2-6pp outdoor ice rink, book here.
⛸️ Ocean Beach Pleasure Park Winter Wonderland, South Shields
📆 8th Dec – 7th Jan 2024
👉 £8-£10pp (£30 family), real undercover ice rink. Book here.
Booking is usually recommended at peak times to avoid disappointment, although there’s often good availability for last minute bookings at quieter times.
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