Fridays 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd December Preston Park Museum & Grounds


Thursday 30th November High Street, Redcar


Redcar Christmas Light Switch on with


Smooth Radio Steve Colman will be hosting the evening; there will be a choir performing and music from Smooth Radio to get you into the festive spirit, with your Mayor switching the lights on. Cost: Free. 5pm – 7pm. Switch on at 6.30pm.


Thursday 30th November – 2nd December High Street, Redcar


Redcar Christmas Market The popular Christmas cabins will sell a selection of seasonal gifts, crafts and goods the perfect opportunity to buy your Christmas gifts. Cost: Free. 9am – 4pm.


Thursday 30th November, 2nd, 9th, 16th December Town Centre, Redcar


Santa’s Snapshot Station Go along & take a selfie in Santa’s Snapshot Station. Being Redcar’s first snapshot station it really will be a selfie with a difference. Cost: Free. 11am – 4pm.


Thursday 30th November King Georges Square, South Bank


South Bank Christmas Market A variety of Festive market stalls and activities in St John’s Church Hall and Saabat Community Gallery. Refreshments will be available along with mini waltzers, hook a duck and a chance to visit Santa at the church hall as well as a sing along round the Christmas tree. Cost: Free. 12noon – 6pm.


how to write letters to Santa, toy testing, Christmas wishes in a mug and flight school in Santa’s sleigh.


Saturdays in December Crown Street Library, Darlington


Saturday Story Club with a festive theme Free, recommended for three to seven year olds. 10.30am – 11.30am. Booking not required, places limited and given on a first come first served basis.


Throughout December Countryside Sites in Tees Valley


Real Christmas Tree Sales Guisborough Forest & Walkway (01287 631132), Flatts Lane Woodland Country Park (01642 459629), Kirkleatham Museum (01642 496430). Go along to one of their countryside sites to buy a real Christmas tree to give your home that extra Christmassy feel. Please contact the centre to check which days the trees are being sold. Prices vary.


Every weekend in December (until 17th December)


Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough


Christmas at Ormesby Hall Experience parts of the house decorated for Christmas and share with staff the festive tradition of a servant's Christmas party in the main hall, with a children’s trail through the house to find the servants presents. 11am-3pm. Normal admission applies. Please call 01642 328904 for more details.


Friday 1st December Corus Sports and Social Centre / Farndale Square, Redcar


Saturdays & Sundays in December


Stockton’s Little Christmas Train! FREE Rides from 10.30am – 3pm. Visit www.wellingtonshops.co.uk for more details and Christmas opening times.


Various dates throughout December Across Darlington


Darlington Round Table Santa sleigh Santa visits estates around the borough to spread Christmas cheer. Visit www.santasatnav.com/round-table to find out when he will visit your area.


Saturdays in December Queen Street Shopping Centre, Darlington


Elf Academy Train to be one of Santa’s elf helpers. 10am – 4pm. A different activity each week including


Dormanstown Christmas Pageant To celebrate 100 years of Dormanstown this annual pageant will be the biggest yet. Starting at Farndale Square switching on the Christmas tree lights followed by Christmas celebrations at the Corus Club. Cost: Free, £1 to visit Santa. 5pm & 6pm.


Friday 1st December to Saturday 23rd December Raby Castle, Staindrop, Darlington DL2 3AH


Christmas in the Coach Yard Enjoy the festive ambience of Christmas in the Coach Yard at Raby Castle. Illuminated trees will great you in the grounds, along with the smell of mulled wine and Real Christmas Trees in the Coach Yard. Find beautiful presents in the Gift Shop and enjoy a festive treat in the Tearooms, plus enjoy the sound of local brass bands and choirs each weekend. www.rabycastle.com


Making a Mess: Under-5s Club Drop in for messy crafts, stories and playtime. Refreshments are available for children and grown-ups. No need to book, just turn up on the day.Free with museum admission.10am-12 noon. For more information, visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Friday 1st – Saturday 16th December Arc – Stockton Arts Centre


Oliver! See Stockton Riverside College’s production of Oliver! Tickets: £12 each, Concessions £10 each. www.arconline.co.uk Tel: 01642 525199.


Friday 1st December New Marske Sports & Social Club, New Marske


New Marske Christmas Parade Father Christmas, with assistance from Saltburn Fire Brigade will parade through New Marske. Upon arriving at the Gleneagles Centre there will be entertainment including Punch and Judy, craft stalls and refreshments. Cost: Free. 5pm.


Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd December Preston Park Museum & Grounds


Christmas Bazaar Enjoy a weekend full of fun at this traditional Christmas Bazaar. With market stalls, festive foodie delights, entertainments and crafts and activities for children, go along and celebrate the start of the Christmas season with the museum. Free with museum admission.10am-4pm. For more information, visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Saturday 2nd, 9th and 16th and Sunday 3rd,10th and 17th December Preston Park Museum & Grounds


Meet Father Christmas Meet Father Christmas in his traditional grotto on the Victorian Street, every weekend from 2-17 December. Tickets: £5 (including a gift from Father Christmas) 10am-4pm. For more information, visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Saturday 2nd, 9th and 16th and Sunday 3rd, 10th and 17th December Preston Park Museum & Grounds


Christmas Crafts Fill your holiday with festive cheer and take part in drop-in family craft workshops, taking place every weekend from 2nd -17th December. Free with museum admission (donations welcome) 10am-3.30pm. For more information, visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Saturday 2nd December Loftus Club


Christmas Panto - Dick Whittington 1pm. £8 Adults, £5 Children / Senior Citizens Barking Up the right Tree Theatre Company presents their take on the traditional tale of Dick Whittington. Tickets available from the venue.


Saturday 2nd December Castlegate Shopping Centre, Stockton on Tees


Woodland Tree Decorations Kids can create stunning woodland tree decorations for the Christmas tree. 10am – 3pm. FREE. www.facebook.com/Castlegateshoppingcentre


Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd December The National Museum Royal Navy, Hartlepool


The Festival of Christmas Featuring Santa’s Grotto, Christmas activities on HMS Trincomalee, festive food & drink stalls, traditional Christmas Market & amazing re-enactment displays. Book now; www.HartlepoolChristmas.co.uk


Saturday 2nd December Summerhill Visitor Centre, Hartlepool


Santa Duathlon Taking place at Summerhill, 9am -1.30pm (off road run,bike,run) Junior race ( ages 9-14) cost £5.00. Adult race (ages 14+) cost £7.50. To enter visit www.gethartlepoolactive.co.uk/triathlon They are also looking for volunteers to help with this fun event, if you would like to be involved please contact Jaz Bradley on 01429 284414 or Kay Stokes on 01429 284047.


Saturday 2nd December Town Centre, Redcar


Redcar Christmas Clues – The Penguin


Trail Father Christmas has lost his waddle of Penguins. Help him find the lost penguins around Redcar High Street and receive a festive treat as a reward! In support of Small Business Saturday. Cost: Free. 11am – 4pm.


Saturday 2nd December Albion Terrace, Saltburn


Saltburn Christmas Parade Events will take place throughout the afternoon at Saltburn library. Gather round the Christmas tree on Albion Terrace from 4.30pm for a sing along before the Christmas tree light switch on at 5pm. Cost: Free. 5pm.


Saturdays 2nd, 9th, 16th December High Street, Redcar


Santa’s Seaside Grotto Visit Father Christmas in his special seaside Grotto whilst telling him your Christmas wishes. In addition he will be visiting with some special helpers, the Christmas donkeys. Cost: £5 per child. 11am – 4pm.


Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd, Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th, Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th & Saturday 23rd December Raby Castle, Staindrop, Darlington DL2 3AH


Fireside Stories with Father Christmas Visit Raby Castle Castle this December for a new Christmas experience. Father Christmas will be coming out of the cold and into the Castle for the first time, to meet children as part of a new audience with Father Christmas event. As well as this, for the first time during Raby Castle’s popular Christmas season, the Portcullis gates of Raby Castle will be open. Visitors are invited to wander around the inner terrace of Raby Castle to take in this magnificent sight, and as the dark evenings begin to draw in, see it illuminated for the festive season. Tickets for this new Father Christmas experience include: a visit to see Father Christmas in Raby Castle’s Grand Entrance Hall, an invitation from Father Christmas and a personalised gift, plus entrance for up to two accompanying adults. Each session will last approx. 45 minutes and will begin at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00 & 15:00. Ticket prices are as follows: Child (includes 1 adult): £20.00. Child (includes 2 adults): £22.50. Father Christmas tickets are only available to purchase at www.rabycastle.com.


Saturdays 2nd & 9th December The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP


Breakfast With Santa Santa is taking time out from feeding his reindeer and keeping the elves in order to invite families to join him for a traditional breakfast in our enchanting Jubilee Room,


22www.primarytimes.net/teesside 20th November 2017 – 28th January 2018


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