An artist's impression of the UK's Tallest Living Christmas at Cragside. A huge tree dressed in lights towers above the House. It's a clear winter's evening. A crescent moon and twinkling lights are in the sky. — Experience the UK's Tallest Living Christmas Tree | © Blumilk

Christmas in the North East

Enjoy Christmas days out with family and friends in the North East this festive season with towering trees, decorations and sparkle indoors and out, woodland fairy trails, twilight lantern walks and so much more.

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Christmas at Cragside: Spirits of the Forest

This year Cragside is taking Christmas to new heights! Witness the UK's Tallest Living Christmas Tree, explore the enchanted House that is being reclaimed by the woodland and follow the sparkling Twilight Lantern Walk through the Debdon Valley.

A woman and two children seen from behind looking at a Christmas tree

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Christmas at Wallington

There's plenty of festive magic and sparkle both indoors and out at Wallington this Christmas. The House will be dressed in its seasonal splendour, with the sound of live music filling the air. Mrs Christmas is back for storytelling and you can meet the man of the moment, Father Christmas. The courtyard will be sparkling with its thousands of twinkling lights and huge Christmas tree.

Christmas decorations inside Felbrigg Hall

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Christmas at Gibside

Feel the spirit of Christmas at Gibside, with a traditional feast of festive celebrations full of winter magic. See the chapel decorated for Christmas, follow the stars to Father Christmas's stable or discover a miniature world on the woodland fairy trail. Finish off with warming treats in the café.

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Seaton Delaval Hall

Christmas 2024 at Seaton Delaval Hall is all about enjoying the simpler side of the festive season, complete with natural decorations, live music and song, seasonal eats, winter walks and the hall magically lit, indoors and out.

Three children looking up at Christmas tree inside Ormesby Hall

A brand new festive show at Ormesby Hall

Don't miss a special showing of the Frost Kingdom featuring Father Christmas and his elves, the Snow Queen and Jack Frost - created in partnership with the Walking Theatre Company. After the show, have a meet and greet and photo opportunity, and receive a gift to take home.

Christmas events and activities for adults and families

Enjoy events and activities with friends and family this Christmas with traditional wreath making, knitted wreath making, book folding and blanket arm knitting. We also have live music, festive afternoon teas, a Christmas fair and late open evenings. For families there are guided lantern walks, stories with Mrs Christmas and the chance to meet the big man himself.

A stile stands on frosty ground beside the fast-flowing water of the river on the River Walk at Wallington, Northumberland, in winter

Winter walks

Winter has a beauty of its own, with the landscape transformed by dustings of frost, blankets of snow and the golden glow of low sunlight. Through leafless trees, you’ll see new views and distant horizons. Wildlife is easier to spot in the stillness of a winter woodland and, after a long walk on a chilly day, there’s the promise a cosy hot chocolate and treat in the cafe.