Northumberland at Christmas
Get into the festive spirit in Northumberland by checking out a selection of events.
Alnwick Light Switch on
5, 4, 3, 2, 1. The count down is on with Alnwick’s festive light switch on, on 20th November, see the turkey above the shop, the Santa above the gym, you name it, it’s quite a display!
Christmas light trail at Alnwick Garden
The award winning Christmas light trail is back. 20th November – 3rd January.
Lilidorei Christmas Village
Immerse yourself and meet Father Christmas this year at Lilidorei from 16th November to 3rd January
Indoor Market, Northumberland Hall, Alnwick
A Festive fair running across weekends in December
Wreath making at Bamburgh Castle
Get into the festive spirit by making a living wreath that you can proudly take home and hang on your door. 29th November to 6th December
Ford and Etal Christmas Market
This two-day event on the 28th and 29th November.
Bringing all the festive cheer. Stalls, entertainment, activities and decorations will make it a seasonal day out.
Father Christmas at Wallington Hall
“Listen to a festive story from Mrs Christmas, make a decoration for your tree, gather in the cosy reading room to meet the main man.” Various dates in December
Alnwick Santa Fun Run
A feel-good festive event, get involved on either the 1.5 mile or the 3 mile run in full festive costume and raise money for charity. 6th December
Santa Special at Heatherslaw
A trip on the festive train to meet Santa at the North Pole station. 5th and 6th December
Heart of Winter at the Alnwick Playhouse
Bringing fun and fantasy to life with this festive Heart of Winter performance 19th to 29th December
Kielder Winter Wonderland
Enjoy the immersive experience by helping the elfs in the work shop and Mrs Christmas get ready for Christmas. A magical experience at Kielder.
Seahouses Fireworks at New Year
Enjoy the New Year fire-works at Seahouses harbour. Even better, stay in Tern Cottage and see them from the harbour just steps from the cottage.