Christmas Lights Near Thornaby-on-Tees 2026

Visitors embark on a 1.5-mile illuminated walk through historic parkland featuring light installations, soundscapes, lit animal sculptures, and Europe's longest light tunnel. The trail winds past Santa's Village, where families can write letters with elves, explore Santa's workshop, and watch...

Visitors embark on a self-led tour through eleven ground-floor castle rooms, admiring festive displays, traditional Christmas trees, seasonal flowers, and an elaborate holiday dining table setting. The experience includes a bespoke introductory film in the House Keeper's Sitting Room and...

Visitors experience the historic castle rooms beautifully decorated for Christmas under the warm glow of candlelight. Guests can step outside to walk the Castle Terrace, admiring the illuminated walls and turrets against the winter night sky. The evening also features...

Visitors journey through an illuminated ancient woodland filled with light displays, projections, music, and larger-than-life inflatables. Interactive installations invite guests to engage through touch, movement, and imagination as an immersive soundscape moves through the trees. At the entrance, visitors can...

Guests gather in the Durham Suite for a festive welcome drink before being led outside by Santa to witness the arrival of a surprise celebrity guest. Host Charlotte Forman performs live Christmas songs by the hotel frontage and dining pods...

Step into a world of unparalleled festive splendor at Christmas at Auckland Palace. This enchanting event transforms twelve rooms of the historic palace, including the State Rooms and Private Apartments, with breathtaking Christmas decorations. Marvel at opulent designs featuring autumnal...

Experience the magic of Christmas from your car at Santa's Christmas Drive Thru. Journey through dazzling light displays, encounter festive characters like The Grinch and a naughty elf, and witness a live nativity scene with real donkeys. Santa himself awaits...