Newton Aycliffe Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Newton Aycliffe and surrounding areas
Newton Aycliffe celebrates Christmas 2025 with bright Christmas lights and Holiday lights across neighborhood hotspots and venues such as Hardwick Hall Hotel and Redworth Hall, where special festive events and party nights bring seasonal cheer. Markets and Santa experiences add to the town’s festive calendar. Families can join winter festivals and enjoy themed activities, live music and seasonal dining as the town’s attractions fill with holiday spirit throughout the 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 meal and festive holiday events
Christmas Shows
14 eventsNorth East premiere of Vivaldi reimagining and Baroque Nativity story
Christmas Lights
10 eventsEnchanted Christmas trail through woodland with day and evening options.
Other Christmas Activities
33 eventsImmersive theatrical train ride based on THE POLAR EXPRESS™
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New Year's Eve Meal at The Park Hotel
(Redcar)
New Year's Eve meal and festive holiday events
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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at Wensleydale Railway
(Northallerton)
Immersive theatrical train ride based on THE POLAR EXPRESS™
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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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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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Dakwala Bombay Canteen Christmas Feast
(Newcastle upon Tyne)
Modern Indian cuisine with neo-Indian cocktails
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Newton Aycliffe Christmas FAQ
The Santa Tours on Christmas Eve, organized by Great Aycliffe Town Council, are a highlight, with Santa visiting neighborhoods to spread cheer. The Gift Christmas Show at Glow Church is another major event, offering a festive musical experience for all ages.
The Santa Tours are a beloved local tradition, with Santa and his team traveling through the town’s streets on Christmas Eve, greeting families and checking in on children’s behavior. Community-driven light displays and festive pub events also add to the town’s unique holiday atmosphere.
While there’s no official light trail, residential areas throughout Newton Aycliffe often join in with festive decorations—look for clusters of lights in family-friendly neighborhoods and near the town center for the most vibrant displays.
Local markets and craft fairs pop up at community venues and pubs, while the Redworth Hall Hotel Christmas Artisan Fayre, just outside town, is a great spot for handmade gifts and local makers. Green Arts at the Eco Centre also hosts festive creative sessions with local artists.
The Gift Christmas Show at Glow Church offers free admission and a festive family experience. Community light displays, Santa Tours, and creative sessions at Green Arts are also free and open to all.
The Gift Christmas Show, Santa Tours, and Breakfast with Santa at The Cobblers Hall are all family favorites. Creative workshops at Green Arts and visits to local markets also offer fun, hands-on activities for children.