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22 things to do this weekend in the North East
Drum Circle at The Glasshouse
When: Friday 28th November, 5:00pm – 6:15pm
Where: The Glasshouse
Price: £20
Step into a vibrant circle of rhythm, voice and community. Through powerful drumming and sacred chanting, you’ll awaken your bodies, minds, and spirits – creating a shared space for connection, healing and joyful expression.
Sip, Design and Press Christmas Edition
When: Friday 28th November, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Flaura Rose
Price: £33.22
Come along to our Sip & Paint: Christmas Edition workshop, a relaxed, feel-good session where you’ll design your very own personalised, custom gift made by you.
Night in Painting – Durham
When: Friday 28th November, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: 3 of Cups Durham
Price: £15
Join us for a cozy, creative day filled with laughter, good vibes, and a touch of nostalgia!
Beatrice Forshall exhibition – The Biscuit Factory
When: Saturday 29th November, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Where: The Biscuit Factory
Price: free
Beatrice Forshall is a printmaker whose dry-point engravings draw upon the natural world, and particularly conservation. Explore her exhibition at the Biscuit Factory.
Elf Express – Stephenson Steam Railway
When: Saturday 29th November, 9:45am – 11:00am
Where: Stephenson Steam Railway
Price: £20
Make this Christmas truly magical aboard our Elf Express. Enjoy a live performance from Santa and his Elves, before boarding a festive-themed heritage train ride.
Santa’s Grotto – Hopetown Darlington
When: Saturday 29th November, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Hopetown Darlington
Price: £22
This year, Santa Claus has set up his enchanting grotto right inside the historic Carriage Works – a beautifully restored railway building now transformed into a bustling elf workshop!
Jarrow Hall Christmas Fayre
When: Saturday 29th November, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Jarrow Hall
Price: free
Browse 60 market stalls and pick out personalised gifts, delicious treats, handmade decorations and more.
A Canny Christmas Grotto – Discovery Museum
When: Saturday 29th November, 10:00am – 5:30pm
Where: Discovery Museum
Price: £15.99
Ho Ho Howay! Step into a Geordie winter wonderland at the Canny Christmas Grotto.
Christmas Wreath Making Workshops – Brocksbushes Farm Shop
When: Saturday 29th November, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Brocksbushes Farm Shop
Price: £65
Join Kate from Northumbrian Flowers for this magical Christmas wreath making workshop at Brocksbushes Farm Shop.
Christmas Craft Market
When: Saturday 29th November, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Shipley Art Gallery
Price: free
Browse an array of stalls where local makers will be selling their handmade crafts at affordable prices.
Makers Market this Winter in Newcastle Gateshead by Endless Love Creative
When: Saturday 29th November, 11:00am – 5:00pm
Where: BALTIC
Price: £2
Curated makers markets, celebrating the beauty of independent art, craft and design, joined by over 60 standout artists & makers at BALTIC
The Flower Folk – Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
When: Saturday 29th November, 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Where: The Flower Folk
Price: £59.50
The Flower Folk’s ever popular Christmas wreath workshops return for 2025, and what better way to get into the Christmas spirit.
Festive DIY Morning – The Wonder Bar
When: Sunday 30th November, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Where: The Wonder Bar
Price: £16.95
Join us for a big Advent DIY morning where you’ll decorate wooden Christmas tree ornaments (you choose your faves!) and Christmas cards, making the perfect handcrafted keepsakes or heartfelt gifts.
The Yule Gaderung – Ad Gefrin
When: Sunday 30th November, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Ad Gefrin
Price: free
This special unique winter event revives the Anglo-Saxon spirit of Yule: a time of light, warmth, and community.
Fir & Eucalyptus Wreath workshop with Folly & Bird
When: Sunday 30th November, 11:00am – 3:30pm
Where: The Biscuit Factory
Price: £80
Celebrate the festive season at The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle, and create your own Scandinavian-inspired eucalyptus wreath with paper flower artist and floral designer Folly & Bird.
The Crafty Bazaar – It’s Christmas! Makers Market
When: Sunday 30th November, 11:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Wylam Brewery
Price: £2.88
Come and discover a wonderful selection of local makers, artists, and small businesses – the perfect place to find unique gifts for your loved ones this festive season.
Festive Wreath Making at The Grove
When: Sunday 30th November, 11:30am – 4:00pm
Where: The Grove
Price: £58
Get into the festive spirit at our wreath-making workshop — an afternoon of creativity, drinks and cosy Christmas vibes.
YMP Christmas Social – Sunderland
When: Sunday 30th November, 12:30am – 3:00pm
Where: Pop Recs Sunderland
Price: £5.04
Get ready for a fun day, filled with great music, great people and great pizza!
Christmas Wreath Making and Afternoon Tea – Maldron Hotel Newcastle
When: Sunday 30th November, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Price: £60.24
Come join us at the Maldron Hotel Newcastle for a festive afternoon of creativity and delicious treats!
Little Arc Welded Jewellery – South Shields
When: Sunday 30th November, 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Where: The Black Candle
Price: free
Come along to learn more about welded jewellery, enquire about private party bookings, or get your very own custom piece of permanent jewellery (with a sneaky little discount).
Festive Wreath Making with Alix Wild Design
When: Sunday 30th November, 3:00pm – 5:30pm
Where: Ernest Cafe Bar
Price: £64.04
Join us in the backroom at Ernest for a fun and festive afternoon of wreath making with Alix from Alix Wild Design!
Twilight Sound Bath with Reform – Middleton Lodge Estate
When: Sunday 30th November, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: Middleton Lodge Estate
Price: £45
Join Jessica from Reform in the Fig House for our November Sound Bath Event.
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