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Winter activities in Newcastle
Winter may be a season where you want to stay at home, all warm and watching Christmas films, however, there's so many activities to do this winter in Newcastle. Keep reading to see what you can get up to this festive season!
Newcastle Christmas market
Every year Newcastle pulls through with one of the best Christmas markets in the UK. Filled with food stalls from Greek food to pancakes and deserts, to amazing drinks options like a mulled wine or a hot chocolate.
The markets are made for adults, families and kids, with Santas stories for the kids and families and Moosenwirt for the adults. Theres something for everyone and we recommend you go.
Located next to Monument. Features of this Christmas market include:
• Family Friendly Activities
• Disabled Access
• Food & Drink
Here are some things to expect at the Christmas markets:
• La Petite Crêperie
• Pablo Eggs-go-bao
• Fudge Packers
• The North Pole
• Chocolate kisses
Seven Stories in Ouseburn
In Ouseburn, it’s a lovely area to explore for food and drink. Seven stories is a wonderful centre for children and for families and luckily enough this winter there are many activities on.
Here are some that may interest you:
• Stocking Decorating Workshop
• Sleigh Craft Workshop
• Polar Express Experience
After this take a nice stroll to The Biscuit Factory to appreciate the arts and have some food and coffee in the café.
Fenwick’s window
Fenwick’s iconic Christmas Window display is back, bringing a magical twist to The Twelve Days of Christmas, reimagined by celebrated illustrator Chris Riddell.
Christmas is upon us and the first step of getting in the festive spirit is visiting Fenwick’s window. Based on Northumberland Street, you can go for a stroll around Newcastle City Centre, get some Christmas shopping and wind down by visiting the window, to explore the nostalgic times of the twelve days of Christmas.
Go take a visit and then visit M&S café after for food and drink , based just across the road.
Alnwick garden
Light trail - November 18th 2024 - 1st of January 2025
The North East's favourite Light Trail is back and it is bigger than ever. Not only can you see the lights in The Alnwick Garden you can also see the lights in Lilidorei. Two attractions, one great price.
An immersive experience of light and sound, this year is bigger and better than ever with new installations set to a brand new soundtrack.
Festive Scavenger Hunt
Winter is a great time of year to enjoy The Alnwick Garden with crisp frosty leaves, festive decorations and shiny winter berries.
On your visit pick up a scavenger hunt sheet, then go and explore around The Garden to find the items.
Fill up your calenders
There is so much to do this winter in Newcastle, so why not fill up your calendar with fun activities and get yourself down for a fun filled winter. The cold can be off putting but make the most of it with these fun activities.
