There are so many fantastic events going on throughout the festive period this year. My Festive Family Fun In Sunderland Guide was really popular, so I thought I would share guides for other parts of the North East. Durham is only a 15 minute drive away from Sunderland and we love spending time in the gorgeous city and county. There's so much to choose from this year.
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AGLOW promises to be one of the most spectacular Christmas light trails in the North East!
'O CHRISTMAS TREE' The largest Christmas tree in the North of England, over 30 metres tall.
TUNNEL OF LIGHT The longest outdoor light tunnel in the country, over 100 metres long.
SON ET LUMIÉRE A captivating light show projected onto Auckland Castle.
PLAYING WITH FIRE Daring illuminations featuring real fire.
DANCING FOUNTAINS Watch the River Gaunless spring to life.
CHRISTMAS VILLAGE See Santa and his mischievous Elves in Santa's village.
FAIRGROUND RIDES Take a ride on our vintage fairground rides.
FOOD AND DRINK Indulge in festive delights as you wander, including mulled wine and the opportunity to toast your own marshmallows on our fire pit.
23 November - 31 December
Bishop Auckland Christmas Town
Dates TBC at Bishop Auckland Marketplace!
The Elves' Arms inside our Giant Tipis with fire pits, fairy lights and cosy seating A Christmas Village with over 40 traders from across the North East including some delicious street food, mulled wine, hot chocolate and gift stalls. Traditional Ferris wheel Ice rink Santa’s grotto experience Children’s character sing-a-long, meet & greet experiences Wreath-making Workshops Carol singing Christmas tree festival Festive roaming performers Free Giant Snow Globe Free live music and performances throughout the weekend on our Victorian bandstand stage! & much more!!
Christmas (Daytimes) Visit the museum decorated to suit each time period for Christmas 23rd November - 24th Dec You can also purchase Santa visits
Various dates available for the evenings ( as of 16/09/24, but be quick as they usually sell out
Plotter Forest enchanted Christmas trail - from 16th November
Christmas trail in the deer park - 18th November - 24th December
Advent Procession 30th November - 1st December
Lighting of the Christmas Tree - 15th December
Festival Of Lessons and Carols 22nd - 24th December
Carols for all - 7th-8th December
Children's lantern parade - 7th December
Breadcrumbs 3rd-24th December
Beauty & the Beast 6th December
Aglow - 22nd November - 31st December - Auckland castle
Christmas at the Palace - 15th - 31st December - Auckland castle
Neapolitan nativity - 15th - 31st December Faith museum
Santa Express - Weardale Railway
Christmas Adventure - starting from 30th November and then runs throughout December on selected dates
Adventure Valley
Winter Wonderland - From 23rd November and then various days throughout December
Fused glass Christmas lantern workshop - 16th November
Who stole our Christmas Party - 19th December
Durham Christmas Festival - 6th - 8th December
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Check out these Other Guides
The Ultimate Christmas What's On Guide (Currently being updated, please check back soon)
Christmas Movie countdown
Where to go Ice Skating
Light Switch on dates
Festive Trails
Christmas Markets
Panto Guide
Festive events to book
Where to see Santa on a train
Winter walk ideas
Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon festive teas
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