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It might look a bit different from normal but we're here to help you safely find the festive fun that will be taking place in NewcastleGateshead whether virtual or 'in real life'!
Read moreBrowse the online shelves packed with festive gift ideas, experiences, hampers, annual passes and vouchers from independent shops and businesses across Newcastle and Gateshead.
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12 Dec 2020 to 31 Dec 2020
Newcastle City Centre
The Emperor's New Clothes from Newcastle's Northern Stage is a brand new, family-friendly Christmas performance for you to enjoy online this December. The story is about a Christmas stink that...
Family
5 Dec 2020 to 5 Dec 2020
Family
5 Dec 2020 to 5 Dec 2020
A brand new series of online creative writing workshops to get imaginations fired up and...
5 Dec 2020 to 5 Dec 2020
Masterclass
5 Dec 2020 to 5 Dec 2020
Newcastle
Hatton Art Gallery in Newcastle was due to reopen its doors for the first time...
5 Dec 2020 to 5 Dec 2020
Live Music
5 Dec 2020 to 5 Dec 2020
Sunderland post-punk four-piece and long-time friends of Sage Gateshead, The Futureheads perform a very special...
23 Oct 2020 to 5 Dec 2020
Live Music
23 Oct 2020 to 5 Dec 2020
Gateshead
Sage Gateshead have announced the details of Sage Live 2020, a seven-week series of live...
15 Nov 2020 to 6 Dec 2020
Heritage
15 Nov 2020 to 6 Dec 2020
Ouseburn
Victoria Tunnel in Ouseburn have launched their new virtual tours which currently run on the...
11 Dec 2020 to 11 Dec 2020
Seasonal
11 Dec 2020 to 11 Dec 2020
Further Afield
Beamish Hall cordially invite 'Lords and Ladies' to join them this December for an exclusive...
12 Dec 2020 to 12 Dec 2020
Family
12 Dec 2020 to 12 Dec 2020
A brand new series of online creative writing workshops to get imaginations fired up and...
4 Dec 2020 to 12 Dec 2020
Seasonal
4 Dec 2020 to 12 Dec 2020
Further Afield
Let your hair down. Dig out your sequins and head to The Alnwick Garden for...
13 Dec 2020 to 13 Dec 2020
Masterclass
13 Dec 2020 to 13 Dec 2020
Further Afield
Dabble in a festive workshop at Beamish Hall Hotel this Christmas and create your very...
13 Dec 2020 to 13 Dec 2020
Foodie
13 Dec 2020 to 13 Dec 2020
Further Afield
Get ready for a fully-festive experience with a delightful Afternoon Tea at Beamish Hall Hotel...
27 Nov 2020 to 14 Dec 2020
Family
27 Nov 2020 to 14 Dec 2020
Fabulous Newcastle attraction Life Science Centre has teamed up with former finalist of The Great...
15 Dec 2020 to 15 Dec 2020
Exhibition
15 Dec 2020 to 15 Dec 2020
Join a member of BALTIC’s Learning team for a virtual gallery tour where you and...
18 Nov 2020 to 16 Dec 2020
Live Music
18 Nov 2020 to 16 Dec 2020
Get into the Christmas spirit and join the Sage Gateshead Virtual Christmas Choir! Sing vocal...
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Post date: 27th November 2020
While we wait to welcome you back to our beautiful region in person, we’ve pulled together a list of truly North East experiences that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home in the run up to Christmas.
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With the first whispers of 'Black Friday deals' beginning to float around and the pull to shop online for Christmas gifts during your lockdown evenings, it is tempting to head to the big brands but if you are looking for ways to buy festive presents from North East independent shops and businesses - we have you sorted with a new NewcastleGateshead Virtual Christmas Market!
Discover where you can order an Afternoon Tea for delivery from a range of independent cafes and restaurants in and around Newcastle and Gateshead.
Find out where you can get a vegan takeaway pizza, burger, three-course meal or delicious dessert delivered in Newcastle and Gateshead.
If you’re looking for Christmas family and adult only events in Newcastle, Gateshead and the North East then you're in luck, there are a whole range of side-splitting, festive pantos and performances tailored for children, families and adults. There are classic pantomimes, new performances, theatre for the kids and shows for the big kids at popular venues across the North East which run throughout the festive season.
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