I love hearing about Christmas Eve traditions. We love to stay at home, eat loads of food and drink plenty of fizz whilst watching Christmas TV but I know lots of you like to plan a special outing so I thought I would put together a little guide to a few Christmas Eve events taking place this year.
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20 Christmas Eve Events for Kids in North East England
1 - Panto
There are limited tickets available to some of our region's best pantos on Christmas Eve. Check out my previews/reviews below:
- Beauty & the Beast at Theatre Royal
- Aladdin at Gala Durham
- Snow White at The Customs House
- The Snow Queen at Northern Stage
2 - Alnwick Garden Winter Playground - book here
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Alnwick Garden is open on Christmas Eve from 10am-4pm. Guests can enjoy the Winter Garden Trail, Winter Bumpers, Poison Garden Tours and The Winter Playground.
3 - The Snowman at Sage Gateshead - book here
4 - Christmas at Beamish - book here
Beamish is open from 10am - 4pm on Christmas Eve. You can enjoy Father Christmas, the Beamish Bazaar, Ice Rink, Festive Decorations, a 1950s Christmas in the Welfare Hall, Fairground & more.
5 - Christmas Eve Carol Concert at Matfen Hall - book here
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6 - Christmas Eve Skating in Times Square Newcastle - book here
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Fancy ice skating on Christmas Eve? You can pre-book a session at Times Square outside Life Science Centre between 10am - 6pm.
7 - Santas Grotto at Liberty Brown - find out more here
Why not book a family meal and a trip to Santas Grotto at Liberty Brown? The experience includes 30 minutes with Santa and his elves , a gift and festive face painting.
Bring the kids along in their PJs to enjoy a meal as they watch The Polar Express on the big screen. Tickets are just £7.99 per person.
Holmside Park is open on Christmas Eve and will be offering a full day of fun. Tickets include admission & activities at Holmside Park, a visit to Santas Grotto with gift, Hot Chocolate & Cookies with Mrs Claus and more....
A Christmas Eve Breakfast at Spanish City looks lovely. Expect a visit from the main man himself, a waffle and pancake station for kids and a Christmas Disco. Tickets are just £11.95 each.
10 - Christmas Eve Breakfast with Santa at Spanish City - book here
11 - Winter Wonderland at Whitehouse Farm - find out more here
Whitehouse Farm is open on Christmas Eve. There is no need to pre-book (simply pay on the door) and lots of fun to be had including Elf School, Christmas Cookie Decorating, Winter Wonderland Walk-Through Experience, Christmas Pony Grooming & more.
Also known as The Astley Arms, the Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery has organised a lovely event on Christmas Eve. Tickets include Pizza, Hot Chocolate & Ice Cream, Festive Arts & Crafts, Reindeer Dust, Letters to Santa and The Polar Express Story in Santas Grotto.
12 - The Polar Express Pyjama Party at Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery, Whitley Bay - book here
13 - Fireside Stories with Santa & Afternoon Tea at The Black Horse Beamish - book here
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Visit Santa in his enchanting 300 year old grotto and listen to magical tales from the North Pole before a visit with Santa (and gift) and a beautiful festive afternoon tea. Sounds blissful.
14 - Christmas Eve Party at Kikis Kabin North Shields - book here
Let the kids burn off some energy with this special Christmas party at Kikis Kabin. Ticket includes a picnic and a visit to see Santa in his grotto.
15 - Christmas Eve Disco at The Shire Horse Killingworth - book here
Book a table at The Shire Horse between 3-7pm on Christmas Eve and you will be treated to some extra festive entertainment including a festive disco and party games, Christmas crafts and letter writing to Santa.
16 - Starlight with Chris Bostock at The Exchange North Shields - book here
Starlight is gentle storytelling for children aged 2-6 and their families. Enjoy this magical Christmas Eve show featuring live music and props.
Enjoy a 2 course lunch, festive mini disco and a trip to see Santa in his grotto with the family this Christmas Eve. The menu features traditional Christmas Lunch and Yule Log.
18 - Polar Express Movie Day at Gigglewicks Cramlington - book here
Watch the Polar Express in the Gigglewicks Party Room with Hot Chocolate and Popcorn.
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Enjoy a 30 minute storytelling session with Father Christmas, photo opportunities and a seasonal gift at Woodhorn in Northumberland. Skating will also be available.
20 - Christmas Eve Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle - book here
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Festive Afternoon Tea is priced at £21.50 for adults and £13.50 for children. The menu includes festive treats and mulled wine for the grown-ups to the backdrop of live carols. Beautiful.
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We always stay in too but there are so many great ideas here it's enough to tempting anyone out!
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