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Straight from the pages of the North East’s favourite monthly publication, here’s your handy guide to the region’s top events this month!
Friday 6th November
Seaham Firework Display
Seaham
Free firework display from 7pm. Find the best viewing point at George Elmy Lifeboat way, opposite Asda.
Saturday 7th November
Durham Does Vintage
The Gala Theatre
Vintage fair is set in the heart of the city. Expect exquisite vintage stalls supplying the finest vintage clothing, jewellery, homeware, kitchenalia, prints, and crockery. Whether you’re a discerning bargain hunter or avid vintage home lover, Durham Does Vintage promises the perfect purchase!
Thursday 12th – Sunday 15th November
Durham Lumiere
Durham
The UK’s largest light festival returns to Durham for the fourth time. Created by Artichoke, one of the UK’s leading arts producer, the world’s most innovative artists and light designers are brought together in a breath-taking and spectacular programme of artworks across four dazzling winter nights.
Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th November
Letters To Santa Weekend
Killhope
Write your letter to Santa and have it delivered by his own highly trained and responsible owls. Enjoy and owl flying display, papercraft activities, mine tours, live music, and a hot chocolate with marshmallows.
Thursday 19th – Sunday 22nd November
Dine In Durham
Durham
Look out for amazing £5, £10 and £15 meal deals in Durham City. If you’re a fan of food, you’ll be spoilt for choice by what’s on the menu. From large national chains to independent eateries, the food offering in Durham City is second to none.
Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd November
Wynyard Christmas Fayre
Wynyard Hall
Find a truly perfect gift among 150 stalls selling the finest local, handmade and artisan jewellery, fashion, decorations and treats. Capture the spirit of Christmas with crackling log fires, tasty mulled wine, and carol singers.
Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd November
Designer Makers Market
Barnard Castle
Showcasing some of the very best designers and craftspeople from around the region. The emphasis will be on original and contemporary work, with a strong ‘up-cycled’ theme. There will be an opportunity to meet the designer-makers in person and buy unique handcrafted goods of gallery quality.
Saturday 21st November
Nightmare Before Christmas
Rockliffe Hall Hotel
Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine of preparing for Christmas? Before all the bright colours and warm spirits take control, join us in Halloween Town with a larger-than-life-size Jack Skellington and embrace the Halloween Christmas spirits.
Sunday 22nd November
Durham Christmas Light Switch On
Durham Market Place
Annual Christmas Light Switch On event where the lights will be turned on by Father Christmas himself!
Saturday 28th November
Christmas Gift Fair
National Railway Museum Shildon
Get ready for Christmas and enjoy a shopping trip with a difference! Browse a number of stalls including stained glass, ceramics, knitted toys, candles, jewellery, cakes and baked goods, wooden toys, hand-made cards, model railway, preserves and more.
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