Brought to you by Bridge Creative and Baccanalia, Bishop Auckland’s Christmas Town will run from the 24th to the 26th November. Located in the marketplace of the town, this event will surely bring the Christmas spirit to all who attend.
Firstly, we have Santa’s Grotto which is on at 4pm-9pm Friday, 10am-6pm Saturday and 10am-6pm on the Sunday. Pricing is £12.50 for kids and £9.50 for adults. This classic Christmas experience will take you right to the North Pole to see everybody’s favourite jolly man.
The ice rink is always a joy and will be on from 4pm-9pm Friday, 10am-8pm Saturday and 10am-6pm on the Sunday. Pricing is £6 for kids and £8 for adults.
The Ferris Wheel will be on from 4pm-9pm Friday, 10am-8pm Saturday and 10am-6pm on Sunday. Pricing is £3.50 in advance or £4 on the day.
There will also be Wreath Workshops at 10:30am, 1:30pm and at 4pm. Keep in mind that this will only be on Saturday and Sunday. The pricing is £40.
The Christmas Markets will be on from 4pm-9pm Friday, 10am-8pm Saturday and 10am-6pm on Sunday.
A Victorian Bandstand featuring local musicians, performers and community groups will be on from 4pm-9pm Friday, 10am-8pm Saturday and 10am-6pm on Sunday, and is completely free.
The character sing-along will be truly magical for your little ones as they get to sing with their favourite princesses. This will take place at 12pm Saturday and 11am and 12:30pm on Sunday. Pricing is £7 per person. And the renowned hero dance-along takes place on the Saturday at 1:30pm and will be £7 per person.
The snow globe will be on display from 4pm-9pm Friday, 2pm-6pm Saturday and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. Thanks to the funding from Bishop Auckland town council, this attraction will be free.
The Giant Tipi Bare will be open all hours and will be the place to gather and unwind, with fire pits, a fully stocked bar, and a selection of warm mulled wines and festive drinks.
On the Friday, The Cabaret Club: Nana’s Big Christmas Quiz will be on at 9pm-11pm in the giant tipi bar. Pricing is £15.
The big Christmas party will be held on Saturday from 8pm-late in the giant tipi. Full of live music and entertainment, this will be one to remember.
For further information, head to bishopaucklandschristmastown.co.uk.
