9 8 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON Raring2go! WHAT’S ON Saturday 3rd, Sunday 4th, Saturday 10th, Sunday 11th & Saturday 17th December – Monday 2nd January (except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day): Enjoy a sparkling, magical Christmas as you explore the ground floor. Each room has been creatively inspired by lines from the much-loved festive poem ‘A Visit from St. Nicolas’. Saturday 3rd December - Frozen Friday 9th December - The Polar Express Friday 16th December - The Muppets Christmas Carol Saturday 17th December - Elf! Sunday 18th December - Arthur’s Christmas. Newcastle Castle Film Screenings at the Black Gate www.newcastlecastle.co.uk Saturdays 3rd,10th & 17th December: Afternoon tea with Santa at High House Barn, Matfen. www.highhousebarn. co.uk/whatson for bookings Saturday 3rd – Sunday 18th December (Weekends only): A Very Kirkley Christmas, Northumberland College Zoo. Keep Mrs Claus and her Elf team company & help the keeper elves with their jobs. Start off with a zoo tour, delivering some food presents to our animals, then head to the elf workshop where you’ll get to help make some Christmas crafts whilst you get to meet Mrs Claus, listen to a story round the fire and receive a lovely animal themed present per child. Price £20 per child (one adult free with each paying child then any additional adults £7.50. https:// northumberland.ac.uk/ticketing-hub/ Saturday 3rd - Sunday 18th December (Weekends only): Breakfast with Santa, Northumberland Zoo. Saturday 3rd – Sunday 18th December (Weekends only): Christmas at Wallington Hall. Father Christmas and his splendid sleigh at Wallington This Christmas, keep your eyes peeled for the main man himself who’ll be popping in to say hello. Which room will he be in? Have a wander around and see if you can spot him. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Mrs Christmas is also back for her wonderful storytelling in the House this festive season. Saturday 3rd December – Sunday 18th December (weekends only): An Audience with Father Christmas, Belsay Hall, various times available. Sunday 4th December: Sunday lunch with Santa at High House Barn, Matfen. www.highhousebarn.co.uk/whatson for bookings. Sunday 4th December: Northumberlandia Food & Craft Market 10am – 3pm. Saturday 10th December: Hexham’s Christmas Market. Saturday 10th December: Christmas Market and Family Crafting Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead www.shipleyartgallery.org.uk Saturday 10th, Sunday 11th, Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th December: Santa on the train, South Tynedale Railway. Booking essential. Saturday 10th, Sunday 11th, Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th December: Santa Specials, Heatherslaw Railway. Sunday 11th & Sunday 18th December: Sunday lunch with Mrs Claus at High House Barn, Matfen. www.highhousebarn.co.uk/whatson for bookings. Wednesday 14th & Friday 16th December: Live Nativity, Wheelbirks. The authentically costumed large cast and resident donkeys, Hamish & Dougie all create a unique and memorable event. Tickets available at wheelbirks.co.uk Saturday 17th December: Great North Winterland. Meet three beautiful reindeer and learn about exploration in the Frozen South pole Great North Museum, Newcastle Saturday 17th December: Festive Stories at Northumberlandia, 11am -12pm & 1pm-2pm. Suitable for ages 3 to 9 years old. Adults should accompany children but do not need to book tickets. Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th December: Zoo Club, Northumberland College Zoo. Available for ages 6-14. Zoo Club will start with some woodland games, crafts and wildlife themed activities before heading to the zoo to help the keepers look after our amazing animals. £40 per day, drop off 9.30am- 4pm. Saturday 17th, Sunday 18th, 22nd & 23rd December: Christmas at The Old Mill, Knitsley Mill, Consett. Synthetic Ice Rink, Giant Snow Globe, Write a letter to Santa, Tractor & Trailer Rides. To book call 01207 581642. Wednesday 21st - Friday 23rd December: Film Experience, NUFC, St. James Park, Newcastle. Friday 23rd December: Children’s Christmas Party, NUFC, St. James Park, Newcastle. Monday 26th, Friday 30th & Saturday 31st December: Enjoy a relaxing heritage train ride on our 4 mile historic urban line Stephenson Steam Railway www.stephensonsteamrailway.org.uk Thursday 28th - Saturday 31st December: End of Year Party, Seven Stories. Don’t forget to visit our website for more local and regional events. www.raring2go.co.uk
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