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28/11/2025

24/11/2025

(ad) 10 Festive Experiences in Newcastle to Book Now

Newcastle is buzzing with festive activities this December and this post is sharing some of the highlights and best activities to book now.

🎅1 - Newcastle’s Christmas Village : https://www.christmasvillagenewcastle.co.uk/

Located in Old Eldon Square, visitors can enjoy a range of activities in one location. How about Stories with Santa or Baking with Mrs Claus? You can book a Festive Show including The Grinch or Ice Kingdom or relax with a Classic Christmas Film as part of Festive Flix.

There’s also a Vintage Carousel, Big Wheel, Festive food for sale, Marshmallow Toasing, Letterbox for posting letters to Santa and a Selfie Station.

🌹2 - Beauty and the Beast at Northern Stage : https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/beauty-and-the-beast/

Northern Stage Christmas Shows are absolutely fantastic and I always book every year. I am extra excited to see their twist on Beauty and the Beast. I’ve been told we can expect live music from an Insect Orchestra and spellbinding staging, costumes and storytelling. Tickets from £12.

🎅3 - A Canny Christmas at Discovery Museum : https://www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/discoverymuseum/whats-on/a-canny-christmas-grotto

Discovery Museum is turning full on Geordie for their festive offering this year. Expect Black & White Elves, a Proper Geordie Santa, Christmas Crafts, Hot Chocolates and Sweet Treats.

🦖4 - The Great Christmas Dinosaur Show at Great North Museum : https://www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmuseum/whats-on/the-great-dinosaur-christmas-show

Expect a Roaring Good Time at Great North Museum with their Dinosaur Christmas Show. Meet Dinos in Interactive Performances which blend Science and Sparkle and make some Jurassic Memories with the family. £12.99pp

🤖5 - A Town Called Christmas at Gosforth Civic Theatre : https://www.gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/spend-your-christmas-at-gosforth-civic-theatre/a-town-called-christmas

Gosforth Civic Theatre is whisking audiences off to A Town Called Christmas for one weekend only (21 & 22 Dec).

Expect magical puppetry, a town where chocolate coins are currency and twinkling fairy lights before it all goes wrong. Can a glitching robot save the day? This 55 minute magical performance is gorgeous for all ages and the perfect heart-warming treat just before the big day.

🌟6 - Enchanted City Newcastle : https://www.enchanted-city.co.uk/

Enchanted City is a brand new Winter Event taking over Northumbria University Campus for one weekend only this December (11-14th). The theme is Space and visitors can enjoy space-inspired projections, light installations, fire shows, live performances, interactive space themed workshops and more. All ages welcome.

🎅7 - The Santa Experience at Science at Life : https://www.life.org.uk/whats-on/event/the-santa-experience/

Ever wondered what Santa does with all of those unwanted sprouts? Now is the chance to find out as you visit Santa at home (Life Science Centre) and enjoy an interactive Christmas-themed Science show with the main man himself.

There’s also a chance to enjoy hot chocolate with elves, enjoy what I think is the best Planetarium Show I’ve ever seen (where you get to fly around the globe with Santa on Christmas Eve). A Gift from Santa and admission to the rest of the centre is included.

🎅8 - Breakfast with Santa at Caledonian Hotel

The Caledonian Hotel in Jesmond has organised a special breakfast with Santa which is reasonably priced and includes unlimited tea/coffee for grown ups, bottomleess juice for kids. After a full breakfast and festive crafts, you can visit Santa in his Grotto and will receive a small gift too. Call 0191 281 7881 to book.

⛸9 - Ice Skating & Marshmallow Toasting at Life Science Centre : https://www.life.org.uk/whats-on/special-christmas-events-in-newcastle-2025/

Ice Skating at Life is an absolute must over the festive season. The open-air ice rink is the perfect place to create festive memories with the family. Don’t miss marshmallow toasting over the ice rink’s fire pits afterwards.

🧞‍♂️10 - Aladdin at Theatre Royal Panto : https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/

Danny and Clive are back for their 20th year with the panto classic, Aladdin. Expect dancing geese, lots of silly fun, a Wicked Witch, West End Stars and yes, Joe will probably sing again. Don’t tell the others but this is our favourite and we think the best panto in the North East. Limited tickets are available.

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17/11/2025

(ad) We met the real Santa at as part of this weekend.

Santa is full of natural banter and he read us a lovely local story before posing for pics and gifting the children a nice list certificate.

The setting is beautiful in a cosy tipi with cheery elf helpers and festive decor. There is seating inside and a pushchair store just outside.

Santa Stories is available to book now across selected dates in November and December. Located in the Christmas Village, Old Eldon Square (where Screen on the Green is in the summer).

40 minute sessions - £10.50 for kids and £4.50 for adults (+bf). Book here : Check prices and book your tickets : https://www.christmasvillagenewcastle.co.uk/

17/11/2025

Fantastic win for Newcastle United Women against Sunderland at St. James Park yesterday ⚽

15/11/2025

Cheesecake on a Stick is BRAND NEW to Newcastle Christmas Markets this year.

We tried the Dubai one and it was gorgeous. Definitely order one between two to start off with (if you don't mind sharing) as they are super rich and quite a big slice.

I love all of the festive designs - super cute!

They are made with slices of proper cheesecake, dipped in melted chocolate and then the toppings are added.

Priced between £7 & £9. Would definitely order again as a treat. Find this stall on Grainger Street opposite Urban Outfitters.

15/11/2025

The Crumble Stall at Newcastle Christmas Markets is NOW OPEN

And this year it's a local favourite Crumbling Pudding who usually have a stall at Tynemouth Market on a Sunday.

Crumbles are all handmade with ❤️

Pick from Apple or Winter Fruits (or half and half) then Traditional Crumble or Winter Spiced Crumble and add Custard.

It's £7 for the above and then you can add other toppings (Biscoff/Fudge/Cookie Dough/Raspberries) for 50p each.

I tried the Traditional Winter Berry Crumble today and it was lovely with lots of warm fruit filling and not overly sweet which is always my preference. Will be back for more before the markets close.

⏰ 10am-8pm Mon-Sat and 10am-5pm Sun

15/11/2025

Some of the food we tried at Newcastle Christmas Markets

🧀 Cheesecake on a Stick. So pretty and delicious too. I would recommend one between two of you don't mind sharing as the portions are fairly big. These were £7-£9 each

🍮 Yorkshire Pudding Wrap filled with slow cooked beef, stuffing, roasted and veg. Really delicious and the best Yorkshire Pudding Wrap we have tried. This was £11

🍓 Winter Berry Crumble - we went with the traditional one with custard and it was lovely. Loads of warm fruit and a canny portion. This was £7

A little tip - there wasn't much in the way of napkins and the food is messy so maybe bring some small wipes with you, esp if visiting with kids.

We will be back to try more food and shop at some of the stalls soon.

12/11/2025

Howay the Euros! 🖤🤍 Newcastle is one of eight cities across the UK and Ireland to host the tournament

12/11/2025

Have you tried a burger from Shearer's Bar before? Absolutely lush! Packed with flavour and nice and juicy.

This one is the Cataldo Crunch - a limited edition Derby Day Special available until Sunday.

11/11/2025

A little after hours event at St James' Park last night 👇

11/11/2025

I finally got around to trying a Naanwich from My Delhi. I think I first spotted it on 's account around 6 months ago but sorry if I got that wrong.

Available as part of the lunch and pre-theatre menu, Mon-Fri before 5:30pm. It's best to book ahead as it is a popular spot but if there's space, you can walk in (they're on Clayton Street).

This has to be one of the best value and most satisfying pre-theatre deals out there.

For just a tenner, you get a homemade naan (freshly baked that day) stuffed with a choice of filling including butter chicken / chicken tikka / paneer chicken / bombay chip butty. They add cheese and toast it to perfection. It's served with spicy poppadom crisps and a sweet chilli dip.

I was v tempted by the Bombay chip butty but thought this would be a bit carb heavy so went with the butter chicken.

Ah it was gorgeous! A really mild spiced curry sauce with pieces of tender chicken and plenty of melted cheese. Super satisfying and the perfect portion for an early dinner that won't leave you either uncomfortably full or staving.

A word of warning though, it's a very messy eat so don't order this if you're dressed in your finest white top.

Steve went with the roadside feast (£15) which is good value for a small plate, curry, poppadoms and rice. The
Cauliflower Manchurian was the best cauliflower dish I've ever tried so I'm pleased Steve isn't selfish and asked if I would like to share it. It was lush and spicy.

The drinks prices are canny expensive here which bumps the cost up a bit but we still left feeling like our meal was really good value.