Thornabyontees Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Thornabyontees and surrounding areas
Thornaby-on-Tees welcomes the festive season with Holiday lights and family-friendly holiday activities around the riverside and central neighbourhoods, including Christmas at the Cathedral with Cantabile and wreath making at St Mary’s Cathedral. The cathedral precinct becomes a hub for seasonal tours and joyful gatherings. Community parades, seasonal concerts, and family workshops knit together holiday experiences and seasonal tours that highlight the town’s warm celebratory spirit.
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Christmas Markets
23 eventsMagical Christmas Village with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and festive cinema.
Christmas Parties
18 eventsNew Year's Eve meal and festive holiday events
Christmas Shows
14 eventsChoral performance by Cantabile in a cathedral setting
Christmas Lights
13 eventsMagical Winter Wonderland farm transformation with character meet-and-greets.
Christmas Activities
32 eventsImmersive theatrical train ride based on THE POLAR EXPRESS™
Editor's Picks (6)
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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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Christmas at Newham Grange Farm
(Middlesbrough)
Magical Winter Wonderland farm transformation with character meet-and-greets.
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Christmas at the Cathedral with Cantabile
(Middlesbrough)
Choral performance by Cantabile in a cathedral setting
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Cherry Hill Garden Centre Christmas Events
(Middlesbrough)
Festive family events at a garden centre.
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Thornabyontees Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual events include the local Christmas lights switch-on, festive markets, and community carol services. These events bring together residents and visitors for seasonal fun.
Thornaby-on-Tees celebrates with neighborhood light trails, local craft fairs, and community-led festive gatherings that reflect the area’s spirit.
Many neighborhoods in Thornaby-on-Tees go all out with decorations, especially around the town center and residential streets near the river.
Christmas markets and local makers are often found in the town center, community halls, and at special events held in local parks and venues.
Free activities include walking light trails, attending community carol services, and visiting local Christmas markets with free entry.
Families enjoy the Christmas lights switch-on, craft workshops at markets, and festive events at local parks and community centers.