Other Christmas Activities Near Peterlee 2026

Fenwick Newcastle presents an annual festive animated window display featuring intricately staged scenes and moving elements. Each year's elaborate display takes on a brand-new theme, with past editions inspired by literature, pop culture, local icons, and festive traditions. Audiences can...

Visitors can wander through the Durham Cathedral Cloisters to discover a colourful display of Christmas trees. Each tree is decorated by a local organisation and tells its own unique story. The festival brings light and joy to the season, offering...

Visitors attend a traditional service of Bible readings, psalms, and prayers. The choir sings throughout the service, accompanied by organ music.

Ormesby Hall is transformed into a world of storytelling, with rooms dressed to capture the spirit of classic fairy tales. Visitors can wander through the sparkling frost of The Snow Queen’s Realm, join Alice’s Wonderland Tea Party, and explore The...

Visitors can experience an evening of seasonal celebrations featuring late-night shopping, a Christmas light switch-on, and fireworks. Roaming performers bring festive cheer across the park, including characters such as the Grinch, Buddy the Elf, The Gingerbread Man, Elf saxophonists, and...

Celebrate the festive period and the town's Christmas lights at this annual holiday gathering. The event features stalls, Santa's sleigh, presents from Santa, and free rides for children.

The experience begins at East Tanfield Station, where visitors meet the Ticket Conductor and enjoy an elf song-and-dance show before boarding a steam train. Passengers take a scenic ride through winter countryside to the North Pole. At the destination, guests...

This festive family service includes the lighting of the Christmas tree, the singing of traditional carols, and the blessing of the cathedral's crib scene by the Dean. The unique nativity set features North East mining heritage details, including a pit...

Gather for a traditional Christmas service of Matins, also known as Morning Prayer. The worship features choral music sung by the Cathedral Choir and a sermon celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.

Visitors step back in time along a cobbled Victorian street transformed with twinkling lights, festive garlands, and decorated shopfronts. Families can enjoy live performances from local community choirs, create handmade decorations and reindeer food at craft stations, and practice traditional...

Visitors can take a stroll through the Winter Wonderland to meet festive characters such as Mrs Claus, the Ice Queen, Santa, and his elves. Families can create holiday keepsakes at the craft station and complete a twinkling Christmas trail to...

Congregants take part in a traditional service featuring prayers, Bible readings, hymns, and choral music. Bread and wine are offered to God in thanksgiving and received back as the body and blood of Christ. The service lasts for approximately one...

The annual Light up a Life service offers an opportunity for the community to come together to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones. Attendees experience a reflective cathedral service that includes viewing the book of remembrance and lighting...

This service celebrates the visit of the Magi to the Christ-child, commemorating the moment God’s glory was revealed to the nations. During the worship, gifts representing gold, frankincense, and myrrh are offered at the cathedral's nativity scene. The service marks...

Visitors begin their North Pole adventure in the reindeer stables, where children meet Reindeer Ronnie and mix a bag of reindeer food to take home. Families then visit Santa in his cosy living room for a personal meeting and photo...

Families gather at Andrews House Station for an intimate storytelling session with Mrs Claus featuring Christmas tales. Children can visit Santa Claus inside his decorated workshop and grotto to receive a gift and take part in North Pole activities. The...

Visitors take a festive journey to Santa's Toy Shop at Redfox Garden World. Children visiting Santa receive a gift as part of the experience. All bookings require at least one paying child to attend.

Children can gather in a group setting for a meet and greet and cosy bedtime story reading with Santa. During an intermission in the storytelling, every child is served a hot chocolate and biscuit supper. After the story concludes, elves...

The Two Lucys present a 19th-century history of Christmas exploring festive traditions through fashion and textiles. The performance features the Scrooge sisters, grumpy dressmaker Ethel and her sister Ermintrude, alongside appearances by the ghosts of Fashions Past, Present, and Future.

Visitors begin the evening exploring a Christmas mini-market before taking in a show of light and seasonal sounds from the Cantabile choir. The festive event also features mulled wine and mince pies in the cathedral setting.

Families gather in a warm, welcoming setting to enjoy a festive tea together. Children meet Santa in a friendly group session where they can share their holiday wishes and experience North Pole magic. Santa spends dedicated time with each group...

Guests join The Christie Murder Club, an amateur group of Agatha Christie devotees who dress as their favorite detectives to solve an unsolved case. As the investigation unfolds, the mystery turns dangerous when someone attempts to keep the killer's identity...

Guests gather around a crackling fire to enjoy an afternoon festive lunch with wine. The experience includes a live performance of traditional Christmas carols sung by a duo.

Children can meet Santa Claus, share their holiday wish lists, and receive a surprise gift to take home. The kids' menu features themed dishes such as shaped pancakes, classic cooked breakfasts, and plant-based alternatives alongside drinks like luxury hot chocolate....

Children step into the festive Bear Factory to bring a cuddly companion to life. Little makers stuff their own 8-inch teddy bear, make a magical Christmas wish, and design a personalised T-shirt to dress their brand-new friend.

Participants learn to create their own handmade Christmas decorations guided by the college's experienced floristry team. The practical workshop requires no prior experience, welcoming all skill levels to craft seasonal pieces.

Participants learn how to assemble their own Christmas wreath with hands-on guidance from the college's experienced floristry team. The session accommodates all skill levels, with no previous crafting or floristry experience required.

Participants make one candle and one glass diffuser using a selection of holiday scents. The session covers wax selection, wicking, and fragrance blending. All necessary craft supplies and personal protective equipment are provided.

Participants craft a chocolate centerpiece wreath under the guidance of chocolatier Jane Williams. The session covers chocolate tempering, truffle making, and the creation of chocolate branches and decorations. Attendees can work with either milk chocolate or a vegan dark chocolate...

Led by chocolatier Jane Williams, participants learn chocolate tempering, making truffle baubles, and decorating layers with fruit and nuts. Creators can select either milk or vegan dark chocolate to build an approximately 500g, 24cm tall chocolate tree centerpiece. The session...

Guests enjoy an overnight stay in Causey Cottage, surrounded by twinkling lights, garland-draped fireplaces, exposed rustic beams, and a dressed Christmas tree. The accommodation features a fully equipped kitchen, an inviting living space, a private bedroom, and an outdoor private...

Guests visit Pottery Palace to paint and personalise their own Christmas Eve plate for Santa and his reindeer. Participants can decorate their plate with festive colours, snowflakes, stars, candy canes, or any design of their choice. After painting, the venue...

Children participate in a hands-on festive crafting session to design a personalized Christmas keepsake bauble. Using their own fingerprints, they can paint characters like Santa, an elf, Rudolph the reindeer, or a snowy Christmas scene. Little crafters will also construct...

Participants finger-knit Mammoth Acrylic Wool onto a 12-inch wire frame using only their hands. The finished wreath is decorated with a chunky woollen bow and berries to take home. Attendees are also served tea or coffee along with a Christmas...

Participants gather for a relaxed night of festive crafting to create handmade holiday wreaths. Guests can get into the Christmas spirit while enjoying mulled wine in the cathedral setting.

Children can create their very own chocolate advent calendar using a mix of milk, white, and dark chocolate. They decorate their treats with a variety of festive Christmas toppings to make them colorful and fun. While the creations chill and...

Children begin their holiday adventure in Mrs Claus' cosy workshop enjoying a special festive activity. Families then make their way through to the grotto, where Father Christmas shares a heartwarming Christmas story. After their special time with Santa, each child...

Children begin their visit in Mrs Claus' cosy workshop to take part in a gentle festive activity before heading through to meet Santa Claus in his grotto. Families gather around to listen to a heartwarming Christmas story in a calm,...

Experience the invigorating Redcar Rotary Boxing Day Dip, a cherished tradition since 1969. Hundreds of brave participants take a plunge into the North Sea to raise funds for various charities. Spectators can enjoy the spectacle of this unique community event....

The Festive Friends Fun Run encourages participants to walk, run, or skip a chosen route in December to raise funds for St Cuthbert's Hospice. Schools, groups, and workplaces can participate and receive festive accessories and promotional materials.

Frosts Garden Centre holds 'Santa Paws at Willington' for dogs and owners. Attendees meet an elf, prepare a treat bag in the reindeer stables, and dogs receive a gift from Santa Claus.

Join an enchanting Christmas adventure with Sid Silly Socks and friends in this interactive story event. Children will embark on a magical trail, discover hidden items, and get creative making their own festive cards. Designed for ages 4 and up,...

A wreath-making workshop guides participants in crafting Christmas door wreaths with fresh, seasonal materials. The workshop includes prosecco and a mince pie.

Experience the magic of Christmas with a unique outdoor carol service at St. Peter's Church. Gather in the car park to sing beloved carols under the stars, hear the Christmas story, and enjoy festive refreshments. This family-friendly event also features...

Unleash your inner decorator at the South Causey Inn's Gingerbread House Workshops. Guests will receive a pre-built gingerbread house and a delightful array of festive candies, icings, and edible decorations to create their own masterpiece. It's a perfect way to...

St Cuthbert's Hospice offers a Christmas tree recycling collection service for a suggested donation to ensure sustainable recycling and reduce landfill waste. The service supports the hospice's care mission.

Experience the magic of Christmas Eve at St. Peter's with a heartwarming Crib Service designed for the whole family. This special event invites attendees to remember the events in Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus through carols and storytelling. Children...

Add a touch of homemade charm to your Christmas by crafting a personalized wreath at South Causey Inn. This festive workshop includes all fresh materials, expert instruction, and a welcome drink with a mince pie, all within a cosy, twinkling...