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Christmas Eve Events 2021
- Christmas Eve Toy Shop at Redfox Garden World
- Christmas Eve with Santa at The Sea Hotel (South Shields)
This is what they have to say:
What better way to experience the magic of Christmas than with a visit to Santa and his grotto on Christmas Eve? 
We always like to make Santa feel at home, so we have prepared him a beautiful grotto ready for his arrival all the way from Lapland!Includes a delicious Afternoon Tea and all children on the nice list will receive a gift from Santa. 
Find out more and book here.
- Christmas Eve Family Fun Day at South Causey Inn
This is what they have to say:
- Christmas Eve with Santa at The Sea Hotel (South Shields) This is what they have to say:
Find out more and book here.
- Christmas Eve Family Fun Day at South Causey Inn
This is what they have to say:
Help us spread the festive cheer at our Christmas Eve Family Fun Day Event!
On arrival, we will show you to your table and once you're all settled in, you can head up to our family-sized feast of tender meats, a large selection of veg including crispy, ruffled roasties, all the trimmings, and lashings of gravy.
Afterward, your second course of a delicious festive dessert will then be served to you and your guests at your table. Throughout the day, Santa Claus himself will be paying a visit, with gifts for all the good boys and girls!
Now the fun begins... and time to work off all those roasties! Our fantastic guest vocalist will be taking the stage singing all your favourite Christmas classics, all will be welcome to sing and dance along.
Find out more and book here.
- Christmas Eve Afternoon Tea at South Causey Inn
This is what they have to say:
On arrival, we will show you to your table and once you're all settled in, you can head up to our family-sized feast of tender meats, a large selection of veg including crispy, ruffled roasties, all the trimmings, and lashings of gravy.
Afterward, your second course of a delicious festive dessert will then be served to you and your guests at your table. Throughout the day, Santa Claus himself will be paying a visit, with gifts for all the good boys and girls!
Now the fun begins... and time to work off all those roasties! Our fantastic guest vocalist will be taking the stage singing all your favourite Christmas classics, all will be welcome to sing and dance along.
- Christmas Eve Afternoon Tea at South Causey Inn
This is what they have to say:
Celebrate in style...
Enjoy a very special Festive Afternoon Tea in the Old Barn, which will be transformed into a winter wonderland, dripping in twinkly fairy lights, feature lifesize magical reindeers, and beautifully decorated giant Christmas Trees, making it feel enchanting!
On arrival, each adult will receive a Christmas Fizz Cocktail and each child a Christmas Mocktail. Indulge in servings of delicate turkey sandwiches, delicious festive pastries, mouthwatering Christmas cakes, and freshly made scones with clotted cream and strawberry preserve.
Throughout the day, Santa Claus himself will be paying a visit, with gifts for all the good boys and girls!
Find out more and book here.
- Christmas Eve at Spanish City
This is what they have to say:
It was the night before Christmas…and everyone came to Spanish City.
All of our venues are open throughout the day on Christmas Eve, so get-together with friends and family and enjoy a final festive treat before the big day.
Take the hassle out of making dinner on Christmas Eve and dine in Trenchers with the whole family. You’ll be tucked up in bed early, ready for Santa.
Find out more and book here.
- Christmas Eve Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle
This is what they have to say:
Enjoy a very special Festive Afternoon Tea in the Old Barn, which will be transformed into a winter wonderland, dripping in twinkly fairy lights, feature lifesize magical reindeers, and beautifully decorated giant Christmas Trees, making it feel enchanting!
On arrival, each adult will receive a Christmas Fizz Cocktail and each child a Christmas Mocktail. Indulge in servings of delicate turkey sandwiches, delicious festive pastries, mouthwatering Christmas cakes, and freshly made scones with clotted cream and strawberry preserve.
Throughout the day, Santa Claus himself will be paying a visit, with gifts for all the good boys and girls!
Find out more and book here.
- Christmas Eve at Spanish City
It was the night before Christmas…and everyone came to Spanish City.
All of our venues are open throughout the day on Christmas Eve, so get-together with friends and family and enjoy a final festive treat before the big day.
Take the hassle out of making dinner on Christmas Eve and dine in Trenchers with the whole family. You’ll be tucked up in bed early, ready for Santa.
Find out more and book here.
- Christmas Eve Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle
Festive Afternoon Tea
Christmas Afternoon Teas have been a big hit at Lumley for as long as we can remember.
Whether you enjoy home-baked cakes, mince pies and scones in the Knights Restaurant or in the Garter State Room, all of our guests comment on the wonderfully timeless sense of tradition, incredible seasonal atmosphere, and exquisite quality of food.
Whether you’re looking for an intimate table for two or for larger parties, we will provide an experience to remember.
Dates
Served daily from December 1st to December 31st.
Excludes Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Find out more and book here.
20 Christmas Eve Events for Kids in North East England (these events are from previous years and have yet to be updated)
Christmas Afternoon Teas have been a big hit at Lumley for as long as we can remember.
Whether you enjoy home-baked cakes, mince pies and scones in the Knights Restaurant or in the Garter State Room, all of our guests comment on the wonderfully timeless sense of tradition, incredible seasonal atmosphere, and exquisite quality of food.
Whether you’re looking for an intimate table for two or for larger parties, we will provide an experience to remember.
Dates
Served daily from December 1st to December 31st.
Excludes Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Find out more and book here.
There are limited tickets available to some of our region's best pantos on Christmas Eve. Check out my previews/reviews below:
- Beauty & the Beast at Theatre Royal
- Aladdin at Gala Durham
- Snow White at The Customs House
- The Snow Queen at Northern Stage
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Beamish is open from 10am - 4pm on Christmas Eve. You can enjoy Father Christmas, the Beamish Bazaar, Ice Rink, Festive Decorations, a 1950s Christmas in the Welfare Hall, Fairground & more.
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Let the kids burn off some energy with this special Christmas party at Kikis Kabin. Ticket includes a picnic and a visit to see Santa in his grotto.
Book a table at The Shire Horse between 3-7pm on Christmas Eve and you will be treated to some extra festive entertainment including a festive disco and party games, Christmas crafts and letter writing to Santa.
Watch the Polar Express in the Gigglewicks Party Room with Hot Chocolate and Popcorn.
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Festive Afternoon Tea is priced at £21.50 for adults and £13.50 for children. The menu includes festive treats and mulled wine for the grown-ups to the backdrop of live carols. Beautiful.
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We always stay in too but there are so many great ideas here it's enough to tempting anyone out!
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