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17 things to do this weekend in the North East
Needle Felting Workshop: Christmas Decorations
When: Friday the 7th November 10:00am – 11:00am
Where: Shipley Art Gallery
Price: £10
Enjoy some relaxing creativity in the beautiful surroundings of the gallery.
Ouseburn Christmas Party
When: Friday the 7th November 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Ouseburn
Price: £2
Ouseburn will host its first official Christmas Light Switch On! Expect festive vibes in full force: live choir, brass band, late-night shopping, mulled wine and local small businesses.
Gong and Glow at Karma Coast
When: Friday the 7th November 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: Karma Coast
Price: £16.96
Relax, unwind and listen to the sounds of Tibetan bowl and other instruments whilst you drift away. for 60 minutes.
Stranger Things Quiz – Hartlepool
When: Friday the 7th November 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Where: Lyla Belle’s Cafe
Price: £6.50
Know your Hawkins from your Upside Down? The Arcade to the Lab? Grab your crew for the Ultimate Stranger Things Quiz night.
Behind The Scenes Tour – Raby Castle
When: Saturday the 8th November 10:00am – 10:30am
Where: Raby Castle
Price: included in general admission
Step beyond the velvet ropes and uncover hidden stories and treasures at Raby Castle.
Morning Sound Bath and Meditation – Raby Castle
When: Saturday the 8th November 10:00am – 11:00am
Where: Raby Castle
Price: £17.25
Find some time for yourself during this sound bath and meditation session at Raby Castle.
The Forage Winter Market
When: Saturday the 8th November 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Where: The End Hemmel
Price: £1
One of the North East’s most-loved indie markets is back for a festive weekender.
Lo-Fi Zines with Ella (Red) Crimson
When: Saturday the 8th November 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Cobalt Studios
Price: £9.04
Learn how to create a mini-zine using simple folding and collage techniques.
CAVE – A Day for the Modern Man
When: Saturday the 8th November 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: The Uncommon
Price: £20
Set against the backdrop of The Uncommon, CAVE brings together the elements that shape culture and care for men today, from barbering and whiskey to flash tattoos, gaming, and shared tables.
Vibes in the Village – Saltburn by the sea
When: Saturday the 8th November 4:00pm – 11:00pm
Where: Bello Bistro
Price: £11.55
Get ready for dancing and laid-back vibe in the heart of the village with DJs, delicious food, and good company!
Poetry Night: Northern Lines – Blyth
When: Saturday the 8th November 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Where: Market Pavillion
Price: free
An evening of poetry and conversation with John Challis, Jake Morris-Campbell and Theresa Muñoz, inspired by Blyth and the North East.
Festive Foliage Wire Mini Christmas Wreath Workshop
When: Sunday the 9th November 10:00am – 1:00pm
Where: From Loft to Loved
Price: £49.46
Learn how to make festive floral/foliage elements to incorporate into an everlasting Christmas wreath decoration.
Rage Club – Newcastle
When: Sunday the 9th November 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: DiverCity Club
Price: £25
A safe space to unleash, feel, and release — transform anger frustration into energy, clarity, and freedom.
Wreath Making Workshop – Jarrow
When: Sunday the 9th November 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Where: Muddy Fingers Pottery
Price: £52.72
Make your own ceramic wreath right in time for Christmas! Join us in a 2 hour making workshop to make a table wreath for candles!
Sculpt and Sip at House Bar Heaton
When: Sunday the 9th November 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: House bar Heaton
Price: £20
Join us for a fun filled afternoon with @anna_victoriart on November 9th 2-5pm, in our events space to sculpt maybe an early christmas present, or something for yourself or your loved ones!
Stained Glass Workshop in Newcastle
When: Sunday the 9th November 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Hoults Yard
Price: from £10
Cut, grind and solder the glass pieces into your stained glass art!
Mr Drayton & Mr Waltons Vinyl Sessions – North Shields
When: Sunday the 9th November 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Where: Babas Yoga Loft
Price: from £10
Live vinyl DJ’s playing a mixed bag of 45 rpm 7” records at Babas Loft in North Shields!
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