20 Nov – 3 Jan
AGLOW 2026 Christmas Light Trail at Auckland Palace
Santa's grotto · Light trails & displays
- Auckland Palace, Bishop Auckland
- Ages 0–10
- Outdoor
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18 Christmas events in Durham
18 family Christmas events across 15 venues in Durham & Darlington. The first is on Friday 20 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 9 of them on Christmas Eve.
21 Nov – 24 Dec
Christmas Daytimes
Santa's grotto
- Beamish - The Living Museum of the North, Stanley
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
21 Nov – 24 Dec
Father Christmas at Raby Castle
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- The Plotters’ Forest at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Darlington
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
27 Nov – 24 Dec
The Santa Express
Santa's grotto · Trains & rides
- Stanhope Station, Bishop Auckland
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
28 Nov – 24 Dec
North Pole Express 2026
Santa's grotto · Trains & rides
- Tanfield Railway (East Tanfield Station), Stanley
- Ages 0–10
- Outdoor
28 Nov – 24 Dec
Winter Wonderland 2026 at Adventure Valley
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- Adventure Valley, Durham
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
3–18 Dec
Christmas Evening
Santa's grotto
- Beamish - The Living Museum of the North, Stanley
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
5–20 Dec
Breakfast with Father Christmas
Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa
- Beamish - The Living Museum of the North, Stanley
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
5–24 Dec
Holmside Park's Christmas Adventure
Santa's grotto
- Holmside Park, Chester-le-Street
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
5–23 Dec
Santa Visits at Hall Hill Farm
Santa's grotto
- Hall Hill Farm, Lanchester
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
6–20 Dec
Meet Mr and Mrs Claus at the Yuletide Yurt
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- Raby Castle, Darlington
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
9–11 Dec
Santa's Grotto at Darlington Library
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- Darlington Library, Darlington
- Ages 0–4
- Indoor
15 Dec · 10:15am
Father Christmas at Ushaw
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens, Durham
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
15–23 Dec
Santa Ste Visits Clart About Sensory Cafe
Santa's grotto
- Clart About Sensory Cafe, Consett
- Ages 0–6
- Indoor
19–23 Dec
Quiet Santa Sessions
Santa's grotto · ASN & relaxed
- Beamish - The Living Museum of the North, Stanley
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
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Where can we meet Santa in Durham?
18 Santa's grottos are listed in Durham.
- AGLOW 2026 Christmas Light Trail at Auckland PalaceAuckland Palace, Bishop Auckland · 20 Nov – 3 Jan · Ages 0–10
- Christmas DaytimesBeamish - The Living Museum of the North, Stanley · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas at Raby CastleThe Plotters’ Forest at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Darlington · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- The Santa ExpressStanhope Station, Bishop Auckland · 27 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- North Pole Express 2026Tanfield Railway (East Tanfield Station), Stanley · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in Durham?
17 events in Durham suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- AGLOW 2026 Christmas Light Trail at Auckland PalaceAuckland Palace, Bishop Auckland · 20 Nov – 3 Jan · Ages 0–10
- Christmas DaytimesBeamish - The Living Museum of the North, Stanley · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas at Raby CastleThe Plotters’ Forest at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Darlington · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- The Santa ExpressStanhope Station, Bishop Auckland · 27 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- North Pole Express 2026Tanfield Railway (East Tanfield Station), Stanley · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
Where can we see Christmas lights in Durham?
One Christmas light trail or display is on in Durham.
- AGLOW 2026 Christmas Light Trail at Auckland PalaceAuckland Palace, Bishop Auckland · 20 Nov – 3 Jan
What Christmas events are there for babies in Durham?
17 events in Durham welcome babies under one.
- AGLOW 2026 Christmas Light Trail at Auckland PalaceAuckland Palace, Bishop Auckland · 20 Nov – 3 Jan · Ages 0–10
- Christmas DaytimesBeamish - The Living Museum of the North, Stanley · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas at Raby CastleThe Plotters’ Forest at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Darlington · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- The Santa ExpressStanhope Station, Bishop Auckland · 27 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- North Pole Express 2026Tanfield Railway (East Tanfield Station), Stanley · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
Are there Santa trains and Christmas rides in Durham?
2 Santa trains and Christmas rides are on in Durham.
- The Santa ExpressStanhope Station, Bishop Auckland · 27 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- North Pole Express 2026Tanfield Railway (East Tanfield Station), Stanley · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in Durham?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 9 events in Durham are on that day.
- AGLOW 2026 Christmas Light Trail at Auckland PalaceAuckland Palace, Bishop Auckland · Thu 24 Dec · 4:30pm
- Christmas DaytimesBeamish - The Living Museum of the North, Stanley · Thu 24 Dec · 10am
- Father Christmas at Raby CastleThe Plotters’ Forest at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Darlington · Thu 24 Dec
- The Santa ExpressStanhope Station, Bishop Auckland · Thu 24 Dec
- North Pole Express 2026Tanfield Railway (East Tanfield Station), Stanley · Thu 24 Dec · 10:25am
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Are there ASN or relaxed Christmas events for kids in Durham?
Yes — one additional support needs or relaxed session is on in Durham: quieter, calmer times with more space.
- Quiet Santa SessionsBeamish - The Living Museum of the North, Stanley · 19–23 Dec
Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in Durham?
16 events in Durham are indoors — handy if the weather turns.
- Christmas DaytimesBeamish - The Living Museum of the North, Stanley · 21 Nov – 24 Dec
- Father Christmas at Raby CastleThe Plotters’ Forest at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Darlington · 21 Nov – 24 Dec
- The Santa ExpressStanhope Station, Bishop Auckland · 27 Nov – 24 Dec
- Winter Wonderland 2026 at Adventure ValleyAdventure Valley, Durham · 28 Nov – 24 Dec
- Holmside Park's Christmas AdventureHolmside Park, Chester-le-Street · 5–24 Dec
