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Christmas Stories & Festive Afternoon Tea

Guests gather in the Durham Suite for an atmospheric holiday experience featuring festive afternoon tea served with tea and coffee. Throughout the afternoon, an in-house Dickensian character brings a captivating Christmas tale to life in an immersive theatrical setting filled with humor, warmth, and mystery.

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When

Tickets

Children 12 & under: £35; adults: £45. Includes a live professional storytelling performance, festive afternoon tea, and tea and coffee. Children’s tickets can only be booked by calling; adult tickets can be purchased online or by calling.

Hours

13:00 - 16:00.

Food & Drink

Festive afternoon tea is served with tea and coffee.

Going?

Location

South Causey Inn · Beamish Burn Road, Stanley, County Durham DH9 0LS Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and friends who enjoy festive storytelling

Vibe

Cozy, theatrical, festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Book children’s tickets by phone, as they cannot be purchased online.
  • Book in advance and pay in full when booking; payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Consider the optional TicketPlan Protection when booking if you want the option to apply for a refund for covered circumstances.
  • Allow three hours for the storytelling performance and festive afternoon tea.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Children 12 and under have child tickets; children’s tickets must be booked by phone.
  • An event-and-stay package can be booked by calling directly; the event and overnight stay must be on the same date and booked together.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this afternoon tea designed for?

It is created especially for families and is described as suitable for families and friends.

What happens during the event?

A Dickensian character performs a live professional Christmas story in an immersive theatrical setting.

What food and drink are included?

Festive afternoon tea, tea and coffee are included with the ticket.

How do I book tickets for children?

Children’s tickets can only be booked by phone; adult tickets can be booked online or by phone.

Can I cancel or transfer my booking?

Bookings must be paid in full, and payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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