Ashington Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Ashington and surrounding areas
Ashington kicks off Christmas 2025 with holiday activities and community markets around the town centre and Collingwood Street, offering seasonal cheer and family-friendly events. Join Christmas Wreath Making Workshops, browse festive markets and enjoy winter festivals that bring local crafters, musicians and performers together beneath twinkling lights. From hands-on workshops to cozy nights of carols and seasonal foods, Ashington mixes traditional attractions with lively events for a heartwarming festive season.
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Christmas Markets
24 eventsMagical Christmas Village with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and festive cinema.
Christmas Parties
19 eventsNew Year's Eve Glitz & Glam Ball with five-course dinner and entertainment.
Christmas Lights
15 eventsIconic 30-foot Christmas tree light switch-on ceremony.
Christmas Shows
11 eventsInclusive arts venue founded and guided by people with learning disabilities.
Christmas Activities
31 eventsMultiple inns offering festive experiences across the UK.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Newcastle's Christmas Village at Old Eldon Square
(Newcastle)
Magical Christmas Village with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and festive cinema.
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Spanish City New Year's Eve Glitz & Glam Ball
(Whitley Bay)
New Year's Eve Glitz & Glam Ball with five-course dinner and entertainment.
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Christmas at Cragside
(Rothbury)
UK's tallest living Christmas tree and a 'Servants' Ball' house transformation.
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Ad Gefrin Yule Events
(Wooler)
Anglo-Saxon heritage meets festive Yule celebrations and distillery experiences.
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Forest of Light at Beamish Hall Hotel
(Beamish)
Enchanted woodland illuminated with music and interactive props.
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Beamish Hall Christmas Fair
(Beamish)
Historic manor house Christmas market with local artisans.
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Ashington Christmas Events Map
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Ashington Christmas FAQ
The Christmas Light Switch-On and Lantern Parade on Station Road is the largest event, followed by the Christmas Craft Market and various family activities hosted by the town council.
Ashingtonβs Fairies & Elves Themed Lantern Parade is a distinctive tradition, bringing together families for creative workshops and a festive procession through the town.
Station Road is the main hub for official displays, but many residential streets throughout Ashington also feature festive light decorations worth exploring.
The Christmas Craft Market is the main venue for local makers, and additional vendor stalls can be found at events hosted by Ashington Town Council and local community centers.
The Christmas Light Switch-On, lantern parade, and craft market are all free to attend, and many local events offer complimentary activities for families and children.
Families enjoy the lantern parade, craft workshops, Breakfast With Santa events at local pubs, and the Christmas Craft Market, all of which are designed with children in mind.