Whitley Bay Christmas Tree Light Switch On
Guests can gather under the dome to watch the lighting of a 30ft Christmas tree, hosted by Steve Walls. The event features carol singing, mulled wine, and lively music from a resident DJ. Children can enjoy stilt walkers, bauble decorating, and balloon modelling.
Sun, Nov 15, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
£5.00 per person; free entry for infants aged 2 years and under. Free entry if you book a table in Trenchers between 3pm and 6pm (set menu applies), or in 1910 restaurant between 3pm and 5pm. Trenchers light switch-on menu: £29.95 for 2 courses or £35.95 for 3 courses. A £10 deposit per person is required for Trenchers bookings.
Hours
4PM–6PM; Christmas Tree Light Switch On at 5PM.
Neighborhood
Whitley Bay
Food & Drink
Mulled wine is available, and guests can book a meal at Trenchers or 1910 during the specified free-entry booking windows.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy your tickets online before the day, because they are sold online only and all payments are non-transferable and non-refundable.
- Book a table in Trenchers or the 1910 restaurant in their set slots on the day if you want to eat there, as this gets you in free.
- Expect to pay a deposit per person when you book Trenchers, and note that the light switch-on set menu applies to those bookings.
- Make sure every child comes with an adult, since children must be accompanied, and remember infants aged two and under get in free.
- If you need gluten-free or vegan food, look at the Trenchers switch-on menu, where these dishes are marked or can be made on request.
Special Events & Promotions
- Local legend Steve Walls hosts the switch-on.
- Free entry when you book a table in Trenchers during its set slot on the day (set menu applies).
- Free entry when you book a table in the 1910 restaurant during its set afternoon slot.
- Trenchers serves a 2026 light switch-on set menu with two- or three-course options.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it good for young children?
Yes. Little ones get stilt walkers, bauble decorating, balloon modelling and music from the resident DJ. Children must be with an adult, and infants aged two and under go free.
Who hosts the switch-on?
Local legend Steve Walls hosts. Carol singers perform under the dome and the resident DJ plays music.
Is there food and drink?
Mulled wine is served. Trenchers has a light switch-on set menu with dishes like fish and chips, steak pie, vegan fish and a Goan vegetable curry. Gluten-free and vegan options are marked.
Can I get in free by booking a meal?
Yes. Book a table in Trenchers or the 1910 restaurant in their set slots that afternoon and entry is free. The set menu applies at Trenchers, and Trenchers bookings need a deposit per person.
How do I get tickets?
Tickets are sold online only. All payments are non-transferable and non-refundable.
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