13 THE PLOTTERS’ FOREST ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS TRAIL, RABY CASTLE Journey through The Plotters’ Forest and discover the Enchanted Christmas Trail filled with twinkling lights and festive music. Prices vary for daytime tickets and night-time tickets. See their website for more details. CHRISTMAS KINGDOM, BAMBURGH CASTLE On until the 7th January. The Christmas Kingdom. Inspired by Northumberland’s myths and Legends, the Christmas Kingdom is North East England’s largest indoor experience. Discover a magical world as you journey through the castle. FREE with general admission. Winter admission prices* Adults £17, 516 years £8.50, 0-4 years. ALNWICK GARDEN LIGHT TRAIL On until the 7th January. Adult and children £13.20, under 5s free. KIRKHARLE COURTYARD The home to 15 independent local artisans and skilled creatives. Browse the converted farm building shops for a diverse range of goods and crafts. Once you have finished shopping, there is a café to refuel and a family trail to keep the little ones entertained. Check their website for more information. NEW YEAR’S EVE LASER LIGHT CITY (FREE). 31st December. Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside. THE ALLENDALE TAR BAR’L 31st December. Comeand experience one of England’s most spectacular fire festivals in the town of Allendale. The evening starts with music and dancing filling the streets. At 11pm the guisers are called into action and a 11.30pm the barrels of tar are lit before each guiser lifts the barrel on top of their heads and marches through the town. ACTIVITIES TO START THE NEW YEAR TABBY CAT CRAFT, SEVEN STORIES NEWCASTLE 2nd-7th January. Seven Stories, Newcastle ART CLASSES FOR 10-15 YEAR OLDS 6th January - 3rd February, 2nd March. Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle. www.laingartgallery.org.uk KIELDER FAMILY WOLFPACK RUN 21st January09:30, £10 per child (up to 16 years). An event for the whole family including your fourlegged friend. Each child receives a finishes medal, wolf ears to wear on the run + a pair for their adult, and tasty treats for themselves and their furry friend. LIFE OF PI – THEATRE ROYAL 23rd – 27th January. ThisWest End and Broadway spectacle comes to Newcastle. Book early to secure your place. Recommended age 8 years+ FAMILY ART CLASS, SHIPLEY ART GALLERY, GATESHEAD 27th January – 17th February TREASURE ISLAND Indoor soft play centre located in Morpeth. Follow them on Facebook for opening hours, special deals and weekly baby activity session. BIGGARDEN BIRDWATCH 26th-28th January(registration opens mid-December). Take part in UK’s largest garden wildlife survey. It’s simple to take part; just watch the birds in your garden or local park for one hour and record the birds that land. More information can be found here www.rspb.org.uk. SAVE OUR RAINFOREST WEEK 17th – 24th February. Tynemouth Aquarium FEBRUARY HALF TERM Keep checking raring2go.co.uk for February Half Term camps and activities. To receive local information directly to your inbox, sign up to our monthly newsletter www.raring2go.co.uk What’s on this Winter Raring2go! WHAT’S ON
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