Festive Family Events Guide 2025
- FamilyFunDarloMum
- 6 days ago
- 19 min read
Updated: 14 hours ago
All information is correct at the time of publishing. Please check directly with the organisers for any updates and availability. Booking links are provided under each listing.
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8/11-30/11
(Ad) Reindeer Post at The Hullabaloo, Darlington
Free Drop In Activity, Monday-Saturday 10am-2pm
‘Santa’s post box will be in Café Hullabaloo. There will be colouring sheets and letter templates available so that children can write their carefully crafted letter and post it in the letterbox to Santa. Children will then receive a bespoke reply through the post.
A £1 donation is welcomed’
All ages
More info here
13/11-30/12
Once upon a Christmas Trail across Sunderland City Centre
Free, drop in
All ages
More info here
14/11-4/01
Yorkshires Winter Wonderland at York Designer Outlet
Free Entry. Extra costs for activities. From £3-£14.95 per person.
All ages
More info and booking of individual activities here
15/11-04/01 (weekends only until 7/12 then daily)
Plotters Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail at Raby Castle, near Darlington
£7-£12 per adult | £7-£13 per child ages 1-11
-includes access to deer park and walled gardens as well as Plotters Forest
More info and booking here
20/11-24/12
Indoor Christmas Walk at Cherry Hill Garden and Landscape Centre, Middlesbrough
Family of 4 £22.99 (minimum 1 adult)
£5.99 per person
More info and booking here
Extra £2 for VIP option (magical elevator to the walk) - book this option here
20/11-24/12
VR Sleigh Ride at Cherry Hill Garden and Landscape Centre, Middlesbrough
£5 per person
Minimum age 4 years
More info and booking here
20/11-31/12
Jack and the Beanstalk Panto at Gala Durham
£10-£30 per person
All ages
More info and booking here
21/11-31/12
Aglow Light Trail at Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland
£20-£22.50 adult | £13.50-£15.50 child aged 5-16 | Under 5s and essential carers go free | Family Ticket £60-£68 (2 ads, 2ch)
Accessible route option £5
More info and booking here
21/11-04/01
Teesside Park Food and Drink Christmas Market, Stockton on Tees
Free Entry
All Ages
More info here
22/11
(Ad) Little Movers Winter Ball at West Auckland Memorial Hall
£12 per child
Walking to 7 years old
‘A royal celebration full of sparkle and smiles.Themed dancing, singing, and activities fit for your little royals. And Meet & Greet with Cinderella’
Christmas photoshoot with Azaria Louise also available at this event. £10 deposit. More info and booking for both here
22/11
Santa Express and Christmas Market at Tees Cottage Pumping Station, Darlington
Market is Free Entry
All Ages
Santas grotto and train ride £7.50 per child, adults £1
More info and how to book here
22/11
Polam Hall Christmas Fayre, Darlington
Adults £2 | Children Free
All Ages
More info here
22/11-23/11
Pop Up Crafts and Shopping Event at Flatts Lane Country Park Visitor Centre, Middlesbrough
Free Entry
All ages welcome
More info here
22/11-7/12 weekends only
Baubles and Brunch at Cherry Hill Garden and Landscape Centre, Middlesbrough
£17.95 per child (max 1 accompanying adult per child)
All ages
More info and booking here
22/11 -21/12
Ad-Visit Santa at Newgate Centre, Bishop Auckland
£13.70 per child includes 2 adults | Extra adults £5.24
More info and booking here
22/11 until 21/12
Ad- Santas Grotto at Billingham Forum Ice Arena
£12 per child (or £10 per child if you have booked the panto at Billingham Forum-book via their reception for this offer)
‘Meet Santa, pick up your selection box and postcard. PLUS a free Ice Skating, Swimming or Soft Play session- available to redeem until 31/12’
More info and booking here
22/11 until 24/12
Christmas Daytimes at Beamish Museum, Stanley
Free with Beamish Unlimited Annual Pass | Santas Grotto option extra £10 per child
All ages
More info here
22/11-04/01
Raby Castle at Christmas, near Darlington
£22 adult | Family £55 (2ads 2ch) | Child £7 1-15 years
(self led tour around the castle which is decorated for Christmas. Also includes entry to the Deer park and walled gardens)
All ages
More info and booking here
23/11-14/12 weekends only, then daily 18/12-24/12
Santas Grotto at Arcadia Garden Centre, Middlesbrough
£19.99-£24.99 per child (includes two adults)
All ages
More info and booking here
23/11
Santa Paws’ Santas Grotto with Dog and Family at Cherry Hill Garden and Landscape Centre, Middlesbrough
£19.95 per family
All ages
More info and booking here
23/11-24/12
Santas Grotto at Dobbies Garden Centre, Stockton on Tees
£14-£16 per child
All ages
More info and booking here
26/11-16/02
(Ad) Snow Play at The Hullabaloo, Darlington
Free Drop In Activity
‘Slip, slide, ski and tunnel through a snowy landscape of imaginary play possibilities in our cosy and fantastically fun creative play environment. Little ones can jump in the ball pit, roll fluffy balls around the room, checkout their reflection, chillout in a mini fluffy tipi and much more!’
Recommended ages 0-7
More info here
27/11
Stockton Sparkles Launch Event and Light Switch On
Free Drop In
All ages
More info here
27/11
Creative Christmas Craft Fayre with St Teresas Hospice at Woodlands Wellbeing Hub, Darlington
Free Entry
All ages
More info here
28/11
Richmond Town Christmas Lights Switch On in Friary Gardens
Free Entry and free mulled wine and mince pies
All ages welcome
More info here
28/11
Barnard Castle Christmas Lights Switch On
Free
All ages
More info here
28/11-7/12
(Ad) Christmas Lights interactive performance at Theatre Hullabaloo, Darlington
£10 per person, Under 1’s free with babes in arms ticket
‘Snow is falling and the nights are drawing in, winter is here and Christmas is just around the corner. Join friends, Alvie and Kit as they embark on a playful mission to light up their house in time for Christmas. But what happens when your Christmas Lights seem to have a mind of their own?’
Recommended ages 1-4
BSL Intergreted and mostly visual performance
More info and booking here
28/11-30/11
Christmas Market at Raby Castle, near Darlington
Adults £2 (or £5 on the day) | Children under 15 go free
All ages
More info and booking here
28/11-30/11
(Ad) Nightfall: Larger in Light at Stewart Park, Middlesbrough
£15.50-£17.50 per adult | £11-12.50 per child | Under 3’s and essential companions go free
‘Nightfall returns with a spectacular trail of interactive light artworks, live music, storytelling, performance, and magical moments – designed to transform, connect and inspire’
All ages
More info and booking here
29/11
Museum Christmas Open Day at Aycliffe & District Bus Preservation Society, Newton Aycliffe
Free Entry
All ages
More info here
29/11
‘Wicked’ Ice Party at Billingham Forum Ice Arena
£13.50 adult | £12.50 child | Family of 4 £40 | Under 3s are free | Discounts for live well/live more members
All ages
More info and booking here
29/11
Christmas Fayre at Cockerton Club, Darlington
Free Entry
All ages
More info here
29/11
Step into Storytime: Ten Little Elves Christmas Special at Hardwick Park, Sedgefield
£7 per child
Approx 2-5 years
More info and booking here
29/11 and 30/11
Merry Grinchmas Breakfast at Lanchester Garden Centre, Durham
£17.95 per child
All ages
More info and booking here
29/11-30/11
Christmas Fayre at Paddock Farm, Dalton Gates near Darlington
Free Entry
All ages
More info here
29/11-30/11
Stockton Sparkles: Weekend with Santa
Free, tickets must be booked
All ages
More info and booking here
29/11-30/11 and 6/12-7/12
Santas Grotto at Paddock Farm, Dalton Gates near Darlington
£14 per child
All ages
More info and how to book here
29/11-20/12 Fridays and Saturdays then 22/12-23/12
Outdoor Winter Wonderland Walk at Cherry Hill Garden and Landscape Centre
£24.99 family of 4 (minimum 1 adult)
£6.99 per person
All ages
More info and booking here
29/11-14/12 Weekends then daily 20/12-23/12
(Ad) The Great Yorkshire Christmas at Monk Park Farm, near Thirsk
£20-£28 per adult | £40-£40 per child | £10-£15 under 1s
‘Check in with the passport elves, meet Santa in his grotto, choose your you from the toy emporium, help Mrs Claus bake some gingerbread, make your very on gingerbread soft toy- and much more!’
All ages
More info and booking here
29/11 until 21/12 (Saturdays and Sundays)
Santas Grotto at Cornmill Shopping Centre, Darlington
Free, drop in
More info here
29/11-21/12 (Saturdays and Sundays)
Christmas Films at Beamish Museum, Stanley
£12.50 Adult | £10 Wheelchair accessible seat | £10 Child | Under 18 months free if sat on adults lap
All ages
More info and booking here
29/11-21/12
A Magical Victorian Christmas at Preston Park Museum, Eaglescliffe, Stockton on Tees
Various drop In activities included with museum day pass/membership
All ages
More info and and how to buy membership here
29/11-23/12
Santas Enchanted Garden Grotto at Lanchester Garden Centre, Durham
£17.95 per child (includes two adults) | £3 additional adults
Adapted SEN friendly options 5/12 and 12/12
More info and booking here
29/11- 24/12
Journey to Santas Toyshop at Red Fox Garden World, Gateshead
£24.99 per child | £9.99 per adult | Under 6 months free
All ages
More info and booking here
29/11-14/12 weekends then 18/12-24/12
Santas Grotto at Thorp Perrow, Bedale
£16 per child includes arboretum admission | Any adults must purchase arboretum admission separately at £14.74-£15.75 per adult
All age
More info and to booking here
29/11-24/12
‘Help I’ve lost the Christmas List’ show at Customs House, South Shields
£10-£15 per person
Aimed at Under 7’s
More info and booking here
29/11-24/12
Winter at Tweddle Farm, near Hartlepool
Various ticket options with or without Santas Grotto/Farm admission
£6.95-16.95 per child £6.95-£9.95 per adult
All ages
More info and booking here
29/11-04/01
(Ad) Dreammaze Christmas Experience at Wynyard Hall Gardens, Stockton on Tees
£18 per child ages 2-16 | £8 per adult 16 plus | Banies under 2 go free | Essential Carers go free (1 per child)
Aimed at ages 3-8 years
Slumberbottom SEN Sessions available selected dates.
‘An immersive experience that the whole family can enjoy. Set in the grounds of Wynyard Hall Gardens, you can explore and discover all of the spells, magic and mystery within a host of intriguing rooms within the maze itself, working your way through to the end where you pick up your very own Dream Maker certificate.’
More info and booking here
30/11
Cockerton Christmas Lights Switch on at Cockerton Village, Darlington
Free
All ages
More info here
30/11
Christmas Fun Day at Eastbourne Park Community Hub, Darlington
Free Entry, extra costs for some activities.
Santa Visit £3
More info here
30/11
Silly Steve Family UV Glow Party at Harrogate Club, Darlington
£5 per child
All ages
More info and booking here
30/11
Breakfast with Santa at Blackwell Meadows (Darlington Rugby Club)
£10 per adult | £20 per child
All ages
More info and booking here
1/12-19/12 (Mondays and Fridays only)
Little Festive Farmers at Monk Park Farm, near Thirsk
£9 per person | Under 1s £3 (advance booking prices when booking online)
Aimed at preschoolers
More info and booking here
2/12 and 3/12
Meet Santa at Thornaby Fire Station
Free but space must be booked
All ages
More info and how to book here
2/12, 3/12, 6/12 and 7/12
Father Christmas at Ushaw Historic House, Chapel and Gardens, Durham
£12 per child. Day Pass/Membership also required.
All Ages
More info and booking here
2/12 -13/12
‘A Town called Christmas’ at ARC Stockton
£12 per person | Groups of 6 or more £10.50 per person
Aimed at ages 3 plus
More info and booking here
3/12
Springfield Pub Christmas Fayre, Darlington
Free Entry
All ages
More info here
3/12-3/01
Evening Enchanted Trail at Plotters Forest at Raby Castle Estate near Darlington
£9 adult | £11 child aged 1-11 | children under 1 go free (booking fee 75p per paying person applies)
More info and booking here
4/12 and 11/12
Storytime with Mrs Claus and Santa Visit at Tanfield Railway, Gateshead
£13.95 child | £8 adult
All ages
More info and booking here
4/12-7/12
(Ad) Bishop Aucklands Christmas Town
Free Entry to the Christmas Town with food, drink and gift stalls, festive installations for photo ops, free activities and walkabout entertainment.
Magical Passes available to add on for extra activities Including ice skating, fairground rides, evening shows and more;
Golden Pass-£22 per person (Grotto Add On £4 per child, £1 accompanying adult)
Tipi and Tidings Pass-£10 per person
All ages
More info and how to book the passes here
4/12, 5/12, 11/12 and 12/12
Baby and Toddler Santas Grotto at Arcadia Garden Centre, Middlesbrough
£14.99 per child (includes two adults)
Babies and Toddlers up to 2 years
More info and booking here
4/12 and 11/12
Santas Grotto Quiet Sessions at Arcadia Garden Centre, Middlesbrough
£19.99 per child (includes two adults
All ages
More info and booking here
4/12, 11/12 and 18/12
Twilight Christmas Evenings at Preston Park Museum, Eaglescliffe, Stockton on Tees
Drop In-Included with museum admission/day pass
All ages
More info here
4/12-19/12 (Thursdays and Fridays)
Christmas Evenings at Beamish Museum, Stanley
£24 Adult | £15 Child | £10 Grotto
All ages
More info and booking here
5/12
Quiet Santas Grotto at Dobbies Garden Centre, Stockton on Tees
£14 per child
All ages (age appropriate gifts from 0-8 plus)
More info and booking here
5/12-7/12
Stockton Sparkles: Christmas Victorian Fair
Free
All ages
More info here
5/12-7/12 and 12/12-14/12
Father Christmas Experience at The Station, Richmond
£9.50 per child (plus 74p booking fee)
Ages 1-12
More info and booking here
5/12-31/12
Goldilocks and the Three Bears Panto at Darlington Hippodrome
£21.50-£41.50 per child | £23.50-£41.50 per adult | Babes in arms ticket £5 extra
All ages
More info and booking here
6/12
(Ad) Baby’s First Christmas Boogie with Music Bugs at The Dolphin Centre, Darlington
£9.50 per child, £7.50 siblings
‘45 minute session jam packed with Christmas songs and Festive props!! There is a gift for all babies.’
Suitable birth to mobile
More info and booking here
6/12
Forget me notes Christmas Concert at Ushaw Historic House, Chapel and Gardens, Durham
Free entry to the concert
All ages
More info and book your free entry here
6/12
Meet the Elf at Teesside Park, Stockton on Tees
Free
All ages
More info here
6/12
Christmas Party at Cockerton Club, Darlington
£4 adults | £6 kids
All ages
More info and how to book here
6/12
Breakfast with the Elf at The White Heifer that Travelled, Darlington
£10 per child
All ages
More info and booking here
6/12
Cinderella Panto, Disco and Food at Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield
£23.95 adult | £19.95 ages 3-17 | £1 ages 2 and under
All ages
More info and booking here
6/12 and 7/12
Santa at RSPB Saltholme, near Middlesbrough
£7 per child (£6 members)
All ages
More info and booking here
6/12 and 7/12
Christmas Artisan and Eco Fair at RSPB Saltholme, near Middlesbrough
Free entry to the shop and fair, cost applies if visiting the reserve
All ages
More info here
6/12 and 7/12
Christmas at Kirkleatham Museum, near Redcar
Museum admission applies for some activities.
Free Entry for browsing seasonal stalls and enjoying live entertainment.
More info here
Seperate cost applies for Father Christmas Visits-
£10 per child-more info and booking here
6/12 and 13/12
Afternoon at Whoville at Tees Valley Gymnastics Club, Middlesbrough
£20 per child plus £1.68 booking fee
All ages
More info and booking here
6/12-7/12 and 13/12-14/12
Father Christmas at Hardwick Park, Sedgefield
£18 per child
All ages
More info and booking here
6/12-14/12 weekends then 20/12-24/12
Christmas at Newham Grange Farm, Middlesbrough
£10 per person | Under 2s go free
Some optional activities at extra cost (some can be prebooked)
All ages
More info and booking here
6/12-14/12 weekends then 19/12-24/12
Santas Grotto at Thorpe Farm Centre, near Barnard Castle
£15 per child | first adult free then additional adults £1
All ages
More info and booking here
6/12-24/12
Santa’s Grotto at Ellerton Lakeside Cafe, Scorton near Richmond
£18.95 per child, max 5 children per slot | adults free All ages
More info and booking here
6/12 and 20/12
Breakfast with Santa at Casa del Alma, Darlington
£10 per child
All ages
More info and how to book here
6/12-7/12, 13/12 and 22/12-23/12
Santas Living Room at the Dairy Barn, near Crook
£16.50 per child
All ages
More info and booking here
6/12-23/12
Santas Grotto at Hopetown, Darlington
£20 per child - also includes access to the Elves Giftworks trail
All ages
More info and booking here
6/12 until 24/12
Santa at Ellerton Lakeside, Scorton near Richmond
£18.95 per child
All ages
More info and booking here
7/12
The Grinch and Cindy Lou Event at Parkmore Hotel, Eaglescliffe
£10.95 per child | £15.95 per adult
All ages
More info and how to book here
7/12
Breakfast with Santas Elves at The Customs House, South Shields
£15 adult | £17.50 child
All ages
More info and booking here
7/12
Christmas Party at Thornaby Cricket Club
£5 per child
All ages
More info and how to book here
7/12, 14/12 and 21/12
Mini Elves Christmas Parties at Stack, Middlesbrough
£3 per child
0-12 year olds
More info and booking here
7/12 and 14/12
Breakfast with Santa at Governor’s House, Northallerton
£15 per child | £20 per adult
All ages
More info and how to book here
7/12 until 17/12
Santas Sleigh Tour across the streets of Darlington with Darlington Round Table
Free- covers a different area each evening
All ages
More info here
8/12, 10/12 and 12/12
Breakfast with Santa at Under the Sea Softplay (Dolphin Centre), Darlington
£12.99 per child
Under 6’s
More info and how to book here
9/12-14/12
Elf the Musical at Darlington Community Theatre
£5-£10 per child | £7-£14 per adult (plus small booking fee less than £1pp) | Discounted family tickets available
All ages
More info and booking here
10/12 until 24/12
The Secret Forest at Christmas, Hazlewood
£25 per child to include Santa visit | £15 per child trail only
All ages
More info and booking here
11/12-12/12
Santas Grotto at Darlington Library
£10 per child
Recommended ages 0-4
More info and booking here
11/12-24/12
(Ad) The Paper Dolls Theatre Production at Theatre Hullabaloo, Darlington
£12 per person, Under 1s free with babes in arms ticket.
‘The Paper Dolls is a perfect alternative to a Christmas show, but is still full of heartfelt moments, memorable characters and promises to be a show to remember!’
Recommended ages 3-8 years
More info and booking here
11/12-30/12
Jack and the Beanstalk and Princess Alexandria Auditorium, Yarm
£14.50 child | £16 Concession | £19 Adult
All Ages
More info and booking here
12/12
Passport to Nature: Winter Wildlife Family Walk at Hardwick Park, Sedgefield
£18 family ticket (4 people, atleast one under 16)
Minimum age 8 years
More info and booking here
12/12-20/12 Fridays and Saturdays then 22/12-23/12
Elf Disco at Cherry Hill Garden and Landscape Centre, Middlesbrough
£15.95 per child | £1 per accompanying adult
More info and booking here
12/12-20/12 Fridays and Saturdays then 22/12-23/12
Story Time with Santa Cherry Hill Garden and Landscape Centre, Middlesbrough
£15.95 per child | £2.50 per accompanying adult
More info and booking here
13/12
(Ad) Bubble into Christmas Event at Cuddle Cubs Sensory Playground, Middlesbrough
£10.95 per child | £8.95 per sibling
‘A 60-minute session filled with enchanting bubbles, joyful play, and magical photo opportunities – including the chance to stand inside a giant bubble!’
Various session times for 0-8 year olds and a SEND session.
More info and booking here
13/12
Darlington Ice Sculpture Trail across the Town Centre
Free Drop In
All ages
More info here
13/12
The Snowman with Live Orchestra at at Ushaw Historic House, Chapel and Gardens, Durham
£8 adult | £6 child
All ages
More info and booking here
13/12
Meet the Huggable Snowman at Teesside Park, Stockton on Tees
Free
All ages
More info here
13/12
Christmas Bakery Experience at The Courtyard with entry to Big Sheep Little Cow, Bedale
£25 per child | Adults go free
All ages
More info and booking here
13/12
Christmas Elf Party at Darlington Market
Free drop in
All ages
More info here
13/12
Breakfast with Mrs Claus at Silly Billy’s, Herrington Burn (Houghton Le Spring)
£15 per child
More info and how to book here
13/12
Build a Wooden Reindeer at Hardwick Park, Sedgefield
£25 per child
Minimum age 6 years
More info and booking here
13/12 and 20/12
Breakfast with Santa at The Copper Beach Pub, Darlington
£9.95 adult | £6.95 child
All ages
More info and booking here
13/12, 14/12, 20/12 and 21/12
Santas Grotto Experience at National Museum of Royal Navy, Hartlepool
£9.50 per child for Santas Grotto plus valid museum admission required
All ages
More info and booking here
13/12-24/12
Santas Christmas Funland at The Great Yorkshire Events Centre, Harrogate
£22.99-£26 per adult | £22.99-£26 child aged 3 plus | £5.99 child under 3
SEN Session 19/12-same prices as above, first registered carer goes free
Family Tickets 14/12 and 20/12-23/12 - £84 2 adults, 2 children
More info and booking here
14/12
Breakfast with Santa at Jump 360, Hartlepool
£14.99 per child
All ages
More info and booking here
14/12
Mrs Claus and Santa Event at The Parkmore Hotel, Eaglescliffe
£10.95 per child | £15.95 per adult
All ages
More info and how to book here
14/12
‘The Toys are back in town’ show at Harrogate Hill Club, Darlington
£7 per person (plus 53p booking fee if booked online)
All ages
More info and booking here
14/12
Santa Sunday at Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield
£23.95 adult | £19.95 child 2-12 | Under 2’s £1
All ages
More info and booking here
14/12
Breakfast with Mrs Claus at The White Heifer that Travelled, Darlington
£10 per child
All ages
More info and booking here
14/12
Frozen Sisters Christmas Special at Land of Make Believe, Stockton on Tees
Play Cafe aimed at under 8’s
£13.50 per child | £6 under 1’s
More info and booking here
14/12, 20/12 and 22/12
Santa and Mrs Claus at The Playground, Thornaby
£18 per child, £2 per adult
Softplay more aimed at under 8’s
Message their Facebook page to book. More info here
14/12 and 21/12
Breakfast with Olaf at The Copper Beach Pub, Darlington
£9.95 adult | £6.95 child
All ages
More info and booking here
14/12 and 21/12
Breakfast with Santa at The Shuttle and Loom, Darlington
£9.99 per child
All ages
More info and booking here
14/12 and 15/12
Christmas Night Market at Walworth Castle, Darlington
Free Entry, tickets required
All ages
More info and booking here
15/12 until 17/12
Dinner with Santa at Al Forno, Darlington
£10 per child
All ages
More info and how to book here
18/12-19/12
Santas Grotto at Cherry Hill Garden and Landscape Centre, Middlesbrough
£19.95 per child | extra child £18.95 | accompanying adults £1
All ages
More info and booking here
19/12
Christmas Party with Under the Sea Softplay (The Dolphin Centre), Darlington
£13.99 per child
Softplay aimed at under 12’s
More info and how to book here
19/12
Rhymetime Christmas Party at Darlington Library
£6 per child
Recommended ages 18 months-4 years
More info and booking here
20/12
(Ad) Little Movers Christmas Parties at West Auckland Memorial Hall
£12 per child -Walking to 7 years old
£10 per child -Birth to Crawling
‘Expect festive dancing, singing, crafts, and special time with Santa himself. Get ready for giggles, sparkle, and Christmas magic all around’
More info and booking here
20/12
(Ad) Christmas Party Sessions at Cuddle Cubs Sensory Playground, Middlesbrough
£10.95 per child, Siblings £8.95
‘Our Christmas Party is packed with festive fun - singing, dancing and sensory play with a magical Christmas twist! Every child will take home a special gift and memories full of sparkle and smiles’
0-8 year olds
More info and booking here
20/12
Meet Cindy and the Mean Green one at Teesside Park, Stockton on Tees
Free
All ages
More info here
20/12
‘Frozen’ Christmas Funtime Party at Silly Billy’s, Herrington Burn (Houghton Le Spring)
£20 per child
More info and how to book here
20/12
A Christmas Night at The Museum at Hopetown, Darlington
£5 per adult | Children 0-17 go free
Extra optional activities available at a small cost on the evening
More info and booking here
20/12 and 21/12
Festive Fun with Santa at Darlington Market
Free Drop In
All ages
More info here
20/12 and 21/12
Breakfast with Santa at The Keys Restaurant, Yarm
£15 adult | £12 child
All ages
More info and booking here
20/12 and 22/12
Breakfast with Santa at Redworth Hall Hotel, near Darlington
£24 adult | £20 child aged 3-12 | £14 infants 0-2
All ages
More info and booking here
21/12
Kids Christmas Party at Cockerton Club, Darlington
£5 per child | Adults and members go free
All ages
More info and how to book here
21/12
Children’s Jingle Bell Party at Hall Garth Hotel, Darlington
£15 children’s | £5 adult
All ages
More info and booking here
21/12
Silly Steve’s Christmas Party at Harrogate Hill Club, Darlington
£5 per child (plus 38p booking fee if booked online)
All ages
More info and booking here
21/12
Princess and Santa Experience at The Curious Mr Fox, Durham
£20 per child | £5 per adult
All ages
More info and booking here
21/12
Christmas Craft Class at Cherry Hill Garden and Landscape Centre, Middlesbrough
£5.95 per person
All ages
More info and booking here
21/12, 22/12 and 23/12
Meet The Grinch at The Playground, Thornaby
Softplay more aimed at under 8’s
£7.95 ages 3 plus | £6.95 ages 1-2 | £3.95 under 1
Message their Facebook page to book. More info here
21/12 and 23/12
Cheeky Chimps Christmas Party, Thornaby (Stockton on Tees)
£16 per child
Ages 8 and under (and under 4ft 5 inches)
More info and how to book here
22/12
(Ad) My First Christmas at Cuddle Cubs Sensory Playground, Middlesbrough
£11.95 per child
‘ Lights, Songs and Fun in our mini Christmas interactive session. Get your toes at the ready to create your very own 'Mistle Toes' masterpiece.
A Christmas Gift for each Baby’
0-12 months
More info and booking here
22/12
Brunch with Santa at Ferryhill Sports and Education Centre
£15 per adult and child, additional adults or children can be added at a small cost
All ages
More info and how to book here
22/12
Story Time with Santa at Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield
£19.95 adult | £15.95 child | Under 2s £1
All ages
More info and booking here
22/12 and 23/12
Breakfast with Santa at The Hummingbird, Darlington
Kids Under 10 £12.50 (plus £1.75 booking fee) Adults £15 (plus £1.96 booking fee)
More info and booking here
22/12 and 23/12
Supper with Santa at Baker Street Kitchen, Middlesbrough
£20 per person
All ages
More info and how to book here
22/12 and 23/12
Breakfast with Santa at Cherry Hill Garden and Landscape centre, Middlesbrough
£15.95 per child | £1 per adult | £5.95 adult breakfast option
All ages
More info and booking here
23/12
Grinch and Cindy Lou Christmas Special at Land of Make Believe, Stockton on Tees
£13.50 per child | £6 under 1’s
Play Cafe aimed at under 8’s
More info and booking here
23/12
The Penguins of Madagascar Show at Harrogate Hill Club, Darlington
£6 per person (plus 45p booking fee if booked online)
All ages
More info and booking here
23/12
Polar Express Experience at Silly Billy’s, Herrington Burn (Houghton Le Spring)
£20 per child
More info and how to book here
23/12
Stories with Santa at Walworth Castle Hotel, Darlington
£20 per child
All ages
More info and booking here
24/12
VIP Christmas Party at Roarsome Softplay, Darlington
£25 per child | Adults free
Under 12’s
More info and booking here
24/12
Christmas Eve Special Go Karting at Top Gear Karting, Durham
£30 per child
Ages 8-15
More info and booking here
27/12, 28/12 and 31/12
Mince Pie Specials Train Rides with Tanfield Railway, Gateshead or Stanley
£16-£18 adult | Under 4s free | Child 5-15 £5
All ages
More info and booking here
28/12
Sleeping Beauty Pantomime at Harrogate Hill Club, Darlington
£5 per person (plus 38p booking fee if booked online)
All ages
More info and booking here
2/01-4/01
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves Panto at Darlington Community Theatre
£5-£10 per child | £7-£13 per adult (plus small booking fee less than £1pp) | Discounted family tickets available
All ages
More info and booking here
10/01-17/01
Cinderella Pantomime at North Ormesby Minstrels, Middlesbrough
£9 per child/ senior | £12 per adult (plus 54p booking fee pp)
All ages
More info and booking here
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