Christmas in County Durham

Posted on 4th December 2017

It’s finally time to play Mariah Carey at full volume and eat as many mince pies as you want, entirely guilt free! We get fully on board with Christmas at Venture, whether it’s making a novelty video (watch this year’s here!), sharing Christmas treats, or decorating our offices. Want to make this Christmas the best one yet? We’ve compiled a list of all the best events in County Durham this festive season, so you don’t have to miss a thing!

Santas Grottos

• Beamish Museum 18^th November – 24^th December - Meet Father Christmas and say hello to his friendly reindeer at PockerleyWaggonway!£5 per child includes a small, traditional gift, craft activity, hot chocolate and reindeer food.https://www.beamish.org.uk/events/christmas-at-beamish/
• The Bowes Museum – 13^th- 22^ndDecember -Meet Santa at his Enchanted Wonderland Grotto! Prices vary on different dates, and may include entry into the Christmas Market, Fair and Museum.http://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/Whats-On/Events/Christmas-at-The-Bowes-Museum
• Adventure Valley, Durham - 25th November – 24^th December - Escorted by a Christmas Elf on a festive journey of around 90 minutes, you’ll get to meet real reindeer, explore a Winter Wonderland, get arty and meet a very special man in a big red suit. Prices vary with dates. https://www.familiesonline.co.uk/local/durham/whats-on/christmas-2017-at-adventure-valley-santas-grotto
• Prince Bishops Shopping Centre, Durham - Santa will be in his lodge from Saturday 18th November 2017 and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Christmas Eve. This one will make mums and dads especially happy, as it’s free!

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Pantomimes

• The Gala Theatre, Durham. Robin Crusoe from 23^rd November – 6^th January – Aswashbuckling adventure for the whole family that promises lots of laughs and a good sing-song! https://www.galadurham.co.uk/galapost/robinson-crusoe/
• The Gala Theatre, Durham. The Suggestibles’ Impro Pantso - 8^th December – A panto, but not as you know it. This improvised show is of the naughty variety, and for parents only (no kids allowed!)! https://www.galadurham.co.uk/galapost/the-suggestibles/
• Everyman Theatre, Spennymoor. Dick Whittington from 1^st – 6^th December – Non-stop fun and laughter for all the family with superb actors and entertainers!
• Darlington Hippodrome. Snow White from 9^th December – 14^th January - Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, don't miss the fairest pantomime of them all, as panto comes back home to Darlington Hippodrome! https://www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk/whats-on/snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs/#booking

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Christmas Markets

• Durham Palace Green, Traditional Christmas Markets – 1^st – 3^rd December – This annual market is a great way to get in the Christmas spirit, with over 190 stalls of bespoke gifts and festive food!https://www.thisisdurham.com/whats-on/durham-citys-traditional-christmas-festival-p763321
• The Bowes Museum Christmas Market – 15^th – 17^th December – The annual market will be bigger and better than ever this year, with over 100 hand-picked stallholders offering original locally sourced Christmas produce, live music, seasonal entertainment.https://www.thisisdurham.com/whats-on/the-bowes-museum-christmas-market-p870091
• Beamish Christmas Bazaar – 18^th November – 24^th December - Find some charming and quirky gifts at the outdoor bazaar in Town park, take home some traditional trinkets, pretty presents and local festive food.http://www.beamish.org.uk/events/christmas-at-beamish/
• Raby Castle Festive Farmers Market – 9^th – 10^th December – A selection of stalls offering festive food & drink ideas from around the region. https://www.thisisdurham.com/whats-on/raby-castle-festive-farmers-market-p908681

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We hope we’ve given you some festive inspiration for Christmas in County Durham! If you know of any great events that we haven’t included, tweet us at @ventureprop to let us know!