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25 Christmas events in Newcastle
25 family Christmas events across 17 venues in Newcastle & Northumberland. The first is on Saturday 14 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 5 of them on Christmas Eve.
21 Nov – 24 Dec
Meet Father Christmas at Lilidorei
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
21 Nov – 24 Dec
Santa’s Enchanted Elf Journey 2026
Santa's grotto · Light trails & displays
- Whitehouse Farm Centre, Morpeth
- Ages 2+
- Indoor & outdoor
28 Nov – 20 Dec
Breakfast with Santa BJORN
Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa
- IKEA Gateshead, Gateshead
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
28 Nov – 23 Dec
Father Christmas Experience 2026
Santa's grotto
- Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
28 Nov · 9:30am
Kielder Winter Wonderland Relaxed Day
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals · ASN & relaxed
- Kielder Water, Hexham
- Ages 3–10
- Outdoor
29 Nov – 23 Dec
Kielder Winter Wonderland
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- Kielder Water, Hexham
- Ages 3–10
- Outdoor
29 Nov – 23 Dec
Visit Father Christmas at Gibside Stables
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- Gibside, Rowlands Gill
- Ages 0–10
5–19 Dec
Breakfast with Father Christmas at The Treehouse
Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa · Days out & festivals
- The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
5–19 Dec
Breakfast with Lapland Santa
Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa
- IKEA Gateshead, Gateshead
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
5–23 Dec
Elf Express 2026
Santa's grotto · Trains & rides
- Stephenson Steam Railway, Wallsend
- Ages 0–12
- Indoor & outdoor
5–24 Dec
Festive Tales Relaxed Sessions
Santa's grotto · ASN & relaxed
- Woodhorn Museum, Ashington
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
5–21 Dec
Santa's Steam Train Adventure
Santa's grotto · Trains & rides
- Aln Valley Railway, Alnwick
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
5–22 Dec
Walkaround Father Christmas at Wallington
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- Wallington, Morpeth
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
9 Dec · 4pm
Story Time with Mrs Claus - 9 December
Santa's grotto · Shows & storytelling
- Tanfield Railway, Gateshead
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
13–22 Dec
Quiet Father Christmas Experience at Wallington
Santa's grotto
- Wallington, Morpeth
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
15 Dec · 10:30am
Pre-school Father Christmas Experience at Wallington
Santa's grotto
- Wallington, Morpeth
- Ages 0–5
- Indoor
16 Dec · 1:30pm
Story Time with Mrs Claus - 16 December
Santa's grotto · Shows & storytelling
- Tanfield Railway, Gateshead
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
16 Dec · 10am
Toddler Santa Meet & Greet
Santa's grotto
- Castlemania Indoor Adventure Play, Amble
- Ages 0–4
- Indoor
20 Dec
Breakfast with Santa
Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa
- Tynemouth Aquarium, Tynemouth
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
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Planning Christmas in Newcastle
Where can we meet Santa in Newcastle?
24 Santa's grottos are listed in Newcastle.
- Meet Father Christmas at LilidoreiLilidorei at The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa’s Enchanted Elf Journey 2026Whitehouse Farm Centre, Morpeth · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 2+
- Breakfast with Santa BJORNIKEA Gateshead, Gateshead · 28 Nov – 20 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas Experience 2026Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Kielder Winter Wonderland Relaxed DayKielder Water, Hexham · Sat 28 Nov · 9:30am · Ages 3–10
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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in Newcastle?
25 events in Newcastle suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- A Christmas CarouselBamburgh Castle, Bamburgh · 14 Nov – 3 Jan · Ages 1–12
- Meet Father Christmas at LilidoreiLilidorei at The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa’s Enchanted Elf Journey 2026Whitehouse Farm Centre, Morpeth · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 2+
- Breakfast with Santa BJORNIKEA Gateshead, Gateshead · 28 Nov – 20 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Kielder Winter Wonderland Relaxed DayKielder Water, Hexham · Sat 28 Nov · 9:30am · Ages 3–10
Where can we see Christmas lights in Newcastle?
One Christmas light trail or display is on in Newcastle.
- Santa’s Enchanted Elf Journey 2026Whitehouse Farm Centre, Morpeth · 21 Nov – 24 Dec
What pantos and Christmas shows are on for kids in Newcastle?
2 pantos and Christmas shows are on for kids in Newcastle.
- Story Time with Mrs Claus - 9 DecemberTanfield Railway, Gateshead · Wed 9 Dec · 4pm · Ages 0–10
What Christmas events are there for babies in Newcastle?
21 events in Newcastle welcome babies under one.
- Meet Father Christmas at LilidoreiLilidorei at The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Breakfast with Santa BJORNIKEA Gateshead, Gateshead · 28 Nov – 20 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas Experience 2026Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Visit Father Christmas at Gibside StablesGibside, Rowlands Gill · 29 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Breakfast with Father Christmas at The TreehouseThe Alnwick Garden, Alnwick · 5–19 Dec · Ages 0–10
Are there Santa trains and Christmas rides in Newcastle?
3 Santa trains and Christmas rides are on in Newcastle.
- A Christmas CarouselBamburgh Castle, Bamburgh · 14 Nov – 3 Jan · Ages 1–12
- Elf Express 2026Stephenson Steam Railway, Wallsend · 5–23 Dec · Ages 0–12
- Santa's Steam Train AdventureAln Valley Railway, Alnwick · 5–21 Dec · Ages 0–10
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What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in Newcastle?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 5 events in Newcastle are on that day.
- A Christmas CarouselBamburgh Castle, Bamburgh · Thu 24 Dec · 10am
- Meet Father Christmas at LilidoreiLilidorei at The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick · Thu 24 Dec · 10:15am
- Santa’s Enchanted Elf Journey 2026Whitehouse Farm Centre, Morpeth · Thu 24 Dec
- Festive TalesWoodhorn Museum, Ashington · Thu 24 Dec · 10:45am
Are there ASN or relaxed Christmas events for kids in Newcastle?
Yes — 3 additional support needs and relaxed sessions are on in Newcastle: quieter, calmer times with more space.
- Kielder Winter Wonderland Relaxed DayKielder Water, Hexham · Sat 28 Nov · 9:30am
- Festive TalesWoodhorn Museum, Ashington · 5–24 Dec
Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in Newcastle?
22 events in Newcastle are indoors — handy if the weather turns.
- A Christmas CarouselBamburgh Castle, Bamburgh · 14 Nov – 3 Jan
- Meet Father Christmas at LilidoreiLilidorei at The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick · 21 Nov – 24 Dec
- Santa’s Enchanted Elf Journey 2026Whitehouse Farm Centre, Morpeth · 21 Nov – 24 Dec
- Breakfast with Santa BJORNIKEA Gateshead, Gateshead · 28 Nov – 20 Dec
- Breakfast with Father Christmas at The TreehouseThe Alnwick Garden, Alnwick · 5–19 Dec
