The Cheapest North East Light Trails 2025

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Just to let you know, the light trail at Gibside has now ended and they will be sharing a more traditional Christmas experience this year. 

The Best Santa Experiences in North East England

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Over the past 13 years, we have visited many, many Santas. In our house, we believe that you only meet the real Father Christmas once and you never know when that will be. All of the others are just helpers.

While I do believe that we shouldn't put too much pressure on ourselves to book the best Santa or feel like we have to, it is still a question that comes up time and time again so I thought I would share some ideas for where to book this year. 

54 FREE Activities for October Half Term 2025 (North East England)

1 - FREE Halloween Treasure Hunt with FREE Trick or Treat Lucky Dip at PlantsPlus Garden Centre (nr Ponteland)

2 - FREE Monster Trail with FREE Sweet Treat at Druridge Bay Country Park

3 - FREE Ghost Trail with FREE Sweet Treat at Tyne Riverside Country Park

(ad) Where to See Santa in Newcastle Upon Tyne 2025

This post shares some of the best places to see Santa in Newcastle Upon Tyne in 2025. Of course, there is only one Santa but did you know he pops up across the city in lots of different forms? 

This year you can meet Geordie Santa, Scientist Santa, Storytelling Santa and more......

If you're looking for more festive ideas, make sure you check out this post too: 20+ North East Christmas Events to Book Now 

1 - 🧑‍🎄🖤🤍 The Geordie Santa

📍A Canny Christmas Grotto at Discovery Museum, Newcastle
🫰 £16.99 per person when you use the limited earlybird code JOLLYROBIN (£18.99 thereafter)

Includes: A hot chocolate, sweet treat and festive crafts for all in attendance plus a personal visit for your group to Santa’s Geordie Grotto with Black & White elves and a gift for every child. A 40 minute experience and you’re welcome to enjoy the rest of the museum before and after your experience (within opening hours).

🎟️Book here: https://www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/discoverymuseum/whats-on/a-canny-christmas-grotto

What's On for Kids - October (+ Half Term) | North East England

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If you're looking for more ideas for days out, why not join our FREE days out Facebook group here. 

Please note, Half Term dates do vary depending on your county/school so make sure you double check before booking or planning everything. 

20 Halloween & October Half Term Events in North East England

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Please also check out the following posts: 

• A Guide to pumpkin picking in North East England  (will be updated for 2025 soon)
  
  

 

What's On in the North East for Kids & Teens : September 2025

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Let's take a look at what's on this month.......