12 raring2go.co.uk 13 Raring2go! PLACES2GO Raring2go! WHATS ON Winter Wonderland at Adventure Valley Adventure Valley, Durham, 23 Nov - 24 Dec Ride the Winter Valley Express, visit Claus’s Candy sweet shop!, make a bag of reindeer food to sprinkle for Rudolph and his gang on Christmas Eve. A BRAND NEW Christmas show. Decorate a festive Gingerbread Biscuit with Mrs Claus. Enjoy ride-on animals & bounce high on the huge winter inflatable. Meet Santa and visit his Toy Shop to choose your own gift – Babies & 1 year old’s will be able to participate in all activities and will receive an age-appropriate wrapped gift from Santa Claus. adventurevalley.co.uk AGLOW 22 Nov - 31 Dec (excluding Christmas Day), Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland Auckland Castle’s dazzling light trail AGLOW will illuminate the skies of Bishop Auckland this Christmas. AGLOW promises to be one of the most spectacular Christmas light trails in the North East, featuring 22 incredible illuminations including the tallest Christmas tree in the North of England and the country’s longest outdoor light tunnel. Family tickets available and pre-booking is recommended. aucklandproject.org Durham Christmas Festival Durham, 6 - 8 Dec Following on from the success of previous years’ Durham Christmas Festival, the city is preparing to welcome visitors for this popular threeday event once again. Get ready to step into Christmas from the 6th to the 8th of December at Durham’s annual festival, where the city centre gets transformed into a magical wonderland. With shopping galore across three sites, festive entertainment and an enchanting children’s lantern parade, there’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit. Over the course of the three days, Durham city centre welcomes thousands of visitors from all over the UK, with hundreds of independent businesses coming together for a shopping experience like no other. durhamchristmasfestival.com Christmas Festive Fun at Durham Cathedral Durham Cathedral, selected dates. Build excitement for the festive season at Durham Cathedral. Join the Children’s Lantern Procession which arrives at the cathedral for the St Nicholas’ Service where we sing carols, 7 December. See the huge tree lit and the North-East inspired nativity scene in the Blessing of the Crib and Lighting of the Tree service, 15 December. Grab a free family activity leaflet filled with puzzles, colouring and the Christmas story, from mid-November. Suitable for all ages. For details and booking see the cathedral’s website. durhamcathedral.co.uk Enchanted Christmas Trail Raby Castle, 16 Nov – 24 Dec Step into a world of wonder and magic this holiday season at The Plotters’ Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, this captivating trail promises an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. Twinkling lights, festive decorations, and the scent of pine will transport you to a world where Christmas magic comes alive. New experiences include Meeting Mr and Mrs Claus in the Yuletide Yurt and Christmas in the Entrance Hall. raby.co.uk Christmas at Newham Grange 30 Nov – 24 Dec,10am - 4pm (on selected dates), Newham Grange Farm Enjoy loads of festive fun at Newham Grange Farm this Christmas. Featuring a family-friendly trail, Christmas characters and carol singing with the elves, drop-in crafts, a mini pantomime and reindeer food to take home for the big day. Optional extras include visiting Santa in his stables, breakfast and story time with Mrs Claus, decorating cookies with Santa’s head elf. newhamgrangefarm.co.uk For more events checkout the ‘What’s On’ and Places2go sections of the Raring2go! website raring2go.co.uk Ideas from Santa’s Diary and Festive Family Fun! Christmas in Middlesbrough 18 Nov - A Festive Night at the Movies, Centre Square, 5pm - 7pm Wrap up warm, bring a blanket or deck chair and cosy up to watch a truly classic festive film outdoors on the big screen in Centre Square. There’s also some fairground rides for little ones and of course, plenty of festive cheer! Dressing up in your best Christmas costume is welcomed – and don’t forget those gloves and scarves. The event is FREE and all ages are welcome. Please note it is encouraged to bring your own portable chairs as limited seating is provided; cover from the weather is not provided. Check out wearemiddlesbrough.com to see which film will be shown on the big screen. 19 Nov - Christmas Lights Switch On with BBC Tees, Centre Square, 12pm - 7.00pm (lights turned on at 5.30pm) Join the stars from Middlesbrough Theatre's pantomime including Amelia Lily and Philip Green plus some very special guests as they switch on Middlesbrough’s Christmas lights. The FREE event will feature a huge ‘Big Sing’ with choirs and community groups from across Middlesbrough who will lead the crowd in a mammoth sing-along to some of the best loved Christmas tunes. Channel your inner Slade or Mariah and join BBC Tees presenter Gary Philipson for a fun-filled evening that will get everyone in the festive spirit. Plus don’t miss the street theatre, festive food and gift stalls and the Classical Christmas Café in Middlesbrough Town Hall. 19 Nov - 2 Jan - Walking with The Snowman Trail, Middlesbrough Town Centre Everyone’s favourite giant snowmen are returning to venues across the town centre over the festive period. 2 - 3 Dec - Christmas Extravaganza at the Dorman Museum, 10am - 4pm Help Santa’s elves get ready for Christmas at the big Christmas Extravaganza! Activities include a visit to Elf Town, a festive VR ride, a gingerbread trail, arts and crafts and the chance to spot Santa as he walks the museum galleries. £5 per child. wearemiddlesbrough.com 2 - 24 Dec, Weekends 10am - 4pm, plus late night Wed 20 Dec, 4 - 8pm, Newham Grange Farm Enjoy loads of festive fun at Newham Grange Farm this Christmas. Featuring a family-friendly trail, Christmas characters and carol singing with the elves, drop-in crafts, a mini pantomime and free reindeer food to take home for the big day. Optional extras include visiting Santa in his stables, breakfast and story time with Mrs Claus, decorating cookies with Mother Ginger and Build a Teddy workshop. newhamgrangefarm.co.uk 16 Dec - Orange Pip Market Festive Edition, Middlesbrough Town Hall, 11am - 6pm Enjoy a Merry Pipmas with pop-up shops, foodie delights and festive fizz! 29 Dec - Kidz Sound – Christmas Concert at Middlesbrough Town Hall, 2pm A fantastic live show featuring four hours of music from the biggest names in pop, performed by the best tribute artists. Dance, sing and party to Pink, Little Mix, Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande! Also includes additional entertainment, refreshments, a photo booth, sweet stalls and lots more family fun! Tickets: £22 (adults), £17 (child under 16) including booking fee. middlesbroughtownhall.co.uk Christmas at NT Ormesby Hall The scene is set for one and all for a panto themed Christmas at Ormesby Hall. The rooms will be decorated with sparkling lights and pantomime inspired decorations, such as Cinderella, Snow Queen and Aladdin. Normal admission applies. nationaltrust.org.uk Christmas Guide YOUR PASSPORT TO A WINTER WONDERLAND BOOK NOW! Let's make this Christmas season sparkle brighter than ever. Adventure Valley’s Winter Wonderland is your passport to a Christmas that you will never forget! www.adventurevalley.co.uk
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