Life Science Centre - The Santa Experience
Times Square, NE1 4EP
'Join Santa in the amazing Planetarium and gaze upwards as he flies around the globe on Christmas Eve to deliver presents. Visit his house to meet the man himself and see some exciting festive demonstrations'
Multiple Dates throughout November and December
£25pp
Bishop Aucklands Christmas Town
Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DH14 7NJ
'Attractions such as giant tipi bars, ice rink, Santa’s Grotto, and the traditional Ferris wheel will return with the addition of new features like a magical Carousel, vibrant Christmas market stalls, character Meet-and-Greets, and Merry Makers Workshops, making this year’s celebration even more spectacular.'
Free entry (some activities are ticketed)
29th November - 8th December
Character meet & Greets - £8.50
Ferris Wheel & Carousel - £4-£5
Ice Skating - £5.50-£8
Santas Grotto - £13-£15
Hexham, NE48 1BT
'Kielder Winter Wonderland is a full day experience packed full of festive activities to keep you and your little ones entranced all day. Your full day will include everything from helping Mrs Christmas get ready for Christmas to helping in the elves workshop to walking through the forest to find Father Christmas plus lots more! With the forest home to Father Christmas and his festive friends you never know who you could bump into!'
£34.50, under 2’s free (£5 booking fee applies)
16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th and 30th November and 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd December
Adventure Valley - Winter Wonderland
Union Hall Farm, DH1 5SG
'Ride the Winter Valley Express & enjoy the Pony Christmas ride, visit Claus’s Candy sweet shop and create your perfect pick’n’mix, Make a bag of magical reindeer food to sprinkle for Rudolph and his gang on Christmas Eve, Engaging Christmas show for all the family (on multiple times a day, for you to join at a time of your choice), Decorate a festive Gingerbread Biscuit with the loveliest Mrs Claus, Enjoy ride-on animals & bounce high on the huge winter inflatable, Get creative in our arts & crafts area, A 1-1 personalised Santa meeting is followed by a visit to the Elf Toy Shop where you can choose your own gift.'
Every Weekend 23rd November - 22nd December and 23rd and 24th
Children £34.95-£37.95, Adults £15.95-£17.95
Hartlepool, TS27 4BT
'Meet and Greet with special guests, Farm Admission, face painting, Christmas tractor ride, Illuminated garden trail, Story time with Mrs Claus, Letter to Santa, Fairground Rides, Winter wonderland entry, Santa Visit, Golden ticket to toyshop and more.'
Various dates between 23rd November - 24th December
Child £15.95 Adults £9.95
Santas enchanted elf journey at Whitehouse Farm
Morpeth NE61 6AW
'Tink the tractor Elf will transport you to the Enchanted Forest. The Enchanted Forest is home to Santa and his real reindeers. You will also meet the forest elves along the way, Twinkle, Jingle, Jangle, Sparkle, Twizzel and Twozzel. You can help Sparkle feed the reindeers and complete the Elf challenge, including fun and interactive festive themed games. Every child will meet Santa, in his cosy cabin for an intimate chat with the man himself. Each paying child will receive a golden ticket to spend on a gift of their choice from the elves toyshop, and a letter from Santa. The festive tractor trailer will take you from the Enchanted Forest to the Elves toyshop to spend your golden ticket. You then have the rest of the day to enjoy other activities at your leisure.
Other festive activities to take part in include: Cuddle Factory, Tinsel toy-mas, Winter Wonderland, Elf School, Bakery, visit all our larger animals in their cosy Christmas Barns and more.'
Various dates between 23rd November - 24th December
Child (2-16) £44.95 to £47.95
Child under 2 £36.95 to £39.95
Adults £21.50
Holmside Park - Christmas Adventure
Chester Le Street,DH7 6EY
'Walk around the beautifully-lit Holmside Elf Village up to Santa’s Grotto to meet the big man himself! But be careful, the dastardly Holmside Grinch is lurking around to cause mischief to all that love Christmas! He may even invite you to play a game or two. Say hello to our two singing reindeer, Noelle & Rockefeller, as well as our Polar Bear Family Choir, all willing to greet you with a range of both festive & non-festive family-favourite songs as you walk through our Elf Village!'
Santas Grotto and all day park entry
November 30th, December 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th
Children 4+ 29.50, 1-3 years £23.50, Adults £10-£16
Winter Wonerland at Sunderland Live
Mercantile Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5PH
'A wide range of attractions, activities, entertainment, food, drinks and so much more.'
£1 entry, under 10’s free
•Santas grotto
29th November - 24th December
£20 + £2.50 booking fee
•Naughty Elf Trail - Child £20, Adults £10
23rd November - 24th December
•Ice Skating -£3
22nd November - 31st December
•Jack and the beanstalk Panto - £9.60
15th-31st December
Ormesby Hall - Father Christmas Experience: The Frost Kingdom
Ladgate Lane, TS3 0SR
'Enjoy The Frost Kingdom show, featuring Father Christmas, The Snow Queen and Jack Frost, followed by a meet and greet and photo op with the elves, Father Christmas, Snow Queen and Jack Frost. Each Child will also take home a Craft Gift.'
Children £12, Adults normal admission fee applies
7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st and 22nd December
Newcastle winter wonderland at Utilita Arena
Utilita Arena, NE4 7NA
'Festive Fairground with TikTok grinch Stilt Walkers, free face painting, a santas grotto and more'
29th November - 24th December
£3 entry
Lilidorei - meet Father Christmas
Alnwick Garden, NE66 1HB
'Visit Father Christmas in his magical grotto in the enchanting village of Lilidorei.'
Various dates from 21st November - 24th
*Ticket prices vary by day
£27.50-£35
Bamburgh Castle - The Christmas Experience
Bamburgh Castle, Ne69 7DF
'Each child will sit with Father Christmas for a personalised magical experience and will receive a special gift which is exclusive to Bamburgh Castle.'
Various dates from 16th November - 23rd December
£19.95 per child + Normal Admission Fee's
Bamburgh Castle - A Christmas through time
Bamburgh Castle, Ne69 7DF
'Meet merry-making characters, marvel at festive tales and Viking sails below shimmering Northern Lights and delve into Christmas traditions that delight.'
9th November - 5th January
Normal admission fee applies
Stanley, DH9 0RG
'Step back in time and enjoy the wonder of Christmas from across our time periods.'
Normal admission fees apply
23rd November - 24th December
Stanley, DH9 0RG
'Immerse yourself in an extra special enchanting evening at Beamish. Enjoy twinkling lights, festive entertainment, and seasonal treats under the night sky.'
5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th December
Adult £21, Child £13.50
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