will be hot chocolate available. Free, for children aged up to seven. 4pm.Booking not required, places limited on a first come first served basis. Call 01325 349610.


Friday 15th – 17th December St Leonard's Parish Church, Loftus


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Thursday 7th December Head of Steam The Afternoon Lectures: ‘Quiz and


Video’ Free to members of the Friends, non- members welcome. 1.45pm.Call 01325 405060 or visit www.head-of-steam.gov.uk; email headofsteam@darlington.co.uk.


Friday 8th, Saturday 9th, Friday 15th and Saturday 16th December Dolphin Centre


Christmas Party Nights Christmas parties with band and disco. For details and bookings call 01325 406971.


Weekends, 9th, 10th & 16th,17th December Head of Steam


Santa at the Station Meet Santa in his magical grotto and receive a Christmas present, entertainment includes mini train ride, arts and crafts. 10am – 4pm. Entrance fee applies and booking is essential. Call 01325 405060 or visit www.head-of-steam.gov.uk; email headofsteam@darlington.co.uk.


Saturday 9th December The Pottery Pen, Stockton


Paint a Gingerbread House – Make a singing reindeer bear , hot chocolate and cookies. £25.00 pre-booking essential. Call 01642 956375.


Saturday 9th December Castlegate Shopping Centre, Stockton on Tees


Santa’s Present Monitors They’re making a list and checking it twice, our elves are finding out whose naughty or nice. 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm. FREE. www.facebook.com/Castlegateshoppingcentre


Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th December Raby Castle, Staindrop, Darlington DL2 3AH


Festive Farmers Market Go along to Raby Castle’s Christmas Coachyard with a hand-picked selection of stalls offering food & drink ideas from around the region. Also, the Gift Shop at Raby Castle has been re-stocked this year with beautiful gifts for your home and garden, traditional toys and games for children, as well as specially selected Christmas decorations and festive goodies, to help you find a unique gift for friends and loved oneswww.rabycastle.com


Saturday 9th December Town Centre, Saltburn


Saltburn Christmas Farmers’ Market 9am – 2pm.


Saturday 9th – Sunday 10th December Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum


Santa’s Underground Grotto 10am – 3pm .£3 per child (no advance booking required)


Saturdays 9th & 16th December High Street, Redcar


Coastal Christmas Crafts Join in and create your very own coastal Christmas crafts from shell decorations to beach pebble paperweights. Cost: Free. 11am – 4pm.


Saturday 9th – 10th December St Cuthbert’s Church, Kirkleatham Village


Kirkleatham Parish Christmas Tree


Festival Local schools, charities, businesses and organisations will be showing off their Christmas decorations as part of the Christmas Tree Festival. Cost: Free. 9th December, 10am - 4pm. 10th December, 12noon - 3pm.


Sunday 10th December


The Dorman Museum, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LA


Christmas at The Dorman Visit the museum and take the time to enjoy one of the many seasonal trails on offer. Decorate a lovely wooden tree ornament in the upstairs education room. Write your letter to Santa and post in the old fashioned letter box. Christmas gifts available in the museum shop. Enjoy Christmas delights in Dressers tea room. Tel: 01642 813781. www.dormanmuseum.co.uk


Wednesday 13th – Friday 22nd December (Various Dates) The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP


Santa’s Enchanted Wonderland Grotto Wander through an enchanted corridor to arrive at Santa’s workshop, where you will be entertained by one of his elves: write your letter, look for his naughty friend and browse in the toyshop windows before taking a magical journey to meet Santa all cosy in his sitting room, where he will complete the magic with an early Christmas present. Date 13th – 15th December -Time 3.00pm – 7.30pm Cost £5.00 Adult, £10.00 Child, £5.50 (Under 3’s) – Inc entry to Christmas Fair & Museum. Date 16th & 17th December -Time 10.00am – 5.30pm Cost £5.00 Adult, £10.00 Child, £5.50 (Under 3’s) – Inc entry to Christmas Market & Museum. Date 18th – 22nd December -Time 3.00 – 5.30 Cost £8.50 Child, £4.00 (Under 3’s) Free admission to Grotto for accompanying adult.


Wednesday 13th & Thursday 14th December The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle DL12 8NP


Christmas Fair A Traditional Fair in the Museum grounds, with delicious food chalets, fairground amusements, lantern trail and entertaining family activities. The Museum remains open during these hours with admission included in the Fair charge. Time 3.00 – 8.00 Cost £5.00 Adult, £2.50 Child.


Wednesday 13th December Cockerton Library


Christmas Story, Rhymetime with Craft


Activities Festive fancy dress is encouraged and there


Loftus Christmas Tree Festival See the wonderful Christmas trees decorated by the community and businesses of Loftus. Cost: Free. 15th December 7pm, 16th December 7pm – 8.30pm, 17th December 10am - 4pm.


Friday 15th – Sunday 17th December The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle DL12 8NP


Christmas Market The Bowes Museum’s annual Christmas Market – a firm favourite in the region’s calendar – has been extended this year. It will be bigger and better than ever, with over 100 hand-picked stallholders offering original locally sourced Christmas produce, live music, seasonal entertainment, prize draws from Smooth Radio and the popular park & ride ‘Santa’ buses (Sat & Sun only) ensure this feel-good family event is not to be missed. Friday 15th December -Time 3.00pm – 8.00pm; Saturday & Sunday16th & 17th December - Time 10.00am – 6.00pm. Cost £5.00 Adult, £2.50 Child.


Saturday 16th December Tuned In!, Redcar


Live at Tuned In! Patrick Monahan & Carl Hutchinson


7.30pm. £20 per person (18+ only) Hilarity Bites Comedy Club & Shoe Cake Comedy presents… Live at Tuned In! featuring Patrick Monahan, Carl Hutchinson and host Abi Roberts. A Christmas comedy spectacular. This show will also feature comedians Monty Burns and Anth Young. Tickets are available online at www.hilaritybites.co.uk or 01642 771245.


Saturday 16th December Castlegate Shopping Centre, Stockton on Tees


Magical Reindeer Food Children can create everything needed for Rudolph and Santa on Christmas Eve.10am – 3pm. FREE. www.facebook.com/Castlegateshoppingcentre


Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th December Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar


Dine With Santa!


Santa will be paying a flying visit to the museum for breakfast at 9am, lunch at 1pm & tea at 5pm. He’ll be joined by Mrs Claus and some very cheeky elves along with a few of his other friends from Lapland. Also includes: theatrical performances, activities and a small token gift from Santa. Adults & Children - £20pp. Book now: imaginative productions.co.uk/christmas


Saturday 16th December The Pottery Pen, Stockton


Half Price Offer Day


All day - Christmas items - buy 1 get 1 half price. Call 01642 956375.


Saturday 16th December Cornmill Centre, Darlington


Elfie Selfie Face-painting and balloon modelling festive fun around the mall. 11am – 3pm.


Monday 18th to Friday 29th December Roseworth Library


Festive Fun Drop-in and join in decorating a giant Christmas tree for our Library wall. Drop-in during Library opening hours – Suitable for all ages. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. Redhill Children’s Centre, 01642 528098. roseworth.library@stockton.gov.uk


Monday 18th & Friday 22nd December Crown Street Library, Darlington


Bookstart Christmas parties Monday: 10.30am – 11.30am & 2pm – 3pm. Friday: 10.30am – 11.30am & 2pm – 3pm.Festive fun and games for children, with a visit from Santa and a gift for all the children. A professional Photograph of the child with Santa is included in the price. Children aged 0-4 years. Fancy dress is encouraged. Tickets £6 booking essential. Call 01325 462034.


Tuesday 19th & Thursday 21st December Cockerton Library


Bookstart Christmas parties Tuesday: 10am – 11am. Thursday: 9.15am – 10.15am. Festive fun and games for children, with a visit from Santa and a gift for all the children. A professional Photograph of the child with Santa is included in the price. Children aged 0-4 years. Fancy dress is encouraged. Tickets £6 booking essential.461320.


Tuesday 19th December 2017 – Sunday 18th March 2018 Preston Park Museum & Grounds


Joanne Willcox – Wildlife Artist This talented local wildlife artist is inspired to capture the uniqueness and beauty of animals. A passionate supporter of the World Wildlife Fund, she hopes her work will encourage awareness of endangered species. Free with museum admission. For more information, visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Thursday 21st & Saturday 23rd December World of Play, Redcar


Christmas Parties! Soft play time, party games, visit Santa in his grotto, gift from Santa party food, unlimited juice, arts & crafts, biscuit decoration, reindeer dust making. Thursday 21st December 11am - 1pm. Toddler Party - Aged 4 years and under. £6.50. Saturday 23rd December 4pm - 6pm. Junior Party - Aged 4- 12 years. £8.50. Tel 01642 756800.


Friday 22nd December The Pottery Pen, Stockton


Make a Penguin, Robin or Elf Bauble – And an elf door £7.00 - 3-4pm, pre-booking essential. Call 01642956375.


Saturday 23rd December Make a Christmas Wreath and Glass Bauble


3 -4pm, £7.00. Pre-booking essential. Call 01642 956375.


Saturday 23rd December Cleveland Street, Redcar


Primrose Bell Market Redcar’s alternative market brought to you by local independent businesses and crafters:


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