A Magical Christmas in Middlesbrough
FREE Festive Activities for Families in Middlesbrough
Christmas Lights Switch On, Centre Square, Sunday 20 November, 4pm to 6.30pm
Countdown the Christmas lights in Middlesbrough with music, a fairground, foodie treats and festive fun.
Christmas Extravaganza, Dorman Museum, 3 & 4 December, 10am to 4pm
A festive weekend of treats in the Dorman Museum featuring Santa’s Elves, a Christmas street, family crafts and trails, the brand new Egypt play area with puzzles and dressing up fun and the unmissable Ancient Egyptians: secrets of the afterlife exhibition.
Christmas Market, Dorman Museum, 3 & 4 December, 11am to 3pm
Shop local with some lovely handmade delights at the Dorman Museum Christmas Market. With tasty bakes and makes, pick up some Christmas gifts and goodies.
Magical Middlesbrough Parade, Middlesbrough town centre, Sunday 11 December, 1pm
Get ready to cheer the most magical parade of all featuring mythical creatures with an icy twist. Look out for Santa and his helpers too!
Magical Middlesbrough Christmas Market, Middlesbrough town centre, Sunday 11 December, 10am to 4pm
Featuring artisan food, festive drinks and Christmas gifts.
Orange Pip Christmas Special, Middlesbrough Town Hall, Saturday 17 December, 12pm to 7pm.
Enjoy a Merry Pip-mas with live music, street theatre, Victorian carol singers, pop-up shops, movies, foodie treats and festive fizz for the adults!
Carols in the Courtyard, Middlesbrough Town Hall, Monday 19 December, 5.30pm to 7pm.
Join Musinc and Middlesbrough Town Hall Community Choir for some carols, complete with a Brass Quintet and festive refreshments. Free event – please reserve tickets in advance via Come And Sing: Carols In The Courtyard – Middlesbrough Town Hall
Ticket Price Applies to these events:
Middlesbrough on Ice, Centre Square, starting from 20 November throughout the festive period, open daily 11am to 9pm.
A real giant ice rink with children’s rides and festive treats. Festive food huts include sausages, hot chocolate, chocolate kisses, donuts, sweets, pancakes, candy floss and popcorn.
Tickets: Adult £11.50, 5-15 years £8.50, under 5 £5.50, family package £29.95
Virtual Reality Santa’s Sleigh, Dorman Museum, starting 3 December throughout the month.
Climb aboard Santa’s Sleigh for a fully immersive, 4D experience through festive skies! Includes sights, sounds and motion!
Tickets: £4 per person or £14 for a group of four.
Festive fun at the Farm, Newham Grange Farm. Weekends in December and 19-24 December.
Get ready to meet all your festive furry friends at the Christmas Village, enjoy a Christmas trail and say hello to real-life Christmas characters!
Added extras include a visit to Santa, a festive afternoon tea and make your own cuddly farm friend with Santa’s Head Elf.
Farm admission: £8.50
Visit Santa: £8
Christmas afternoon tea: £11
Elf workshops: £16 (all materials included)
Please note that everyone needs to purchase general farm admission – added extras are additional to this.
Homepage – Newham Grange (newhamgrangefarm.co.uk)
Family Shows in Middlesbrough
A Christmas Carol, Middlesbrough Theatre, 22 & 23 November, 7.30pm and an afternoon matinee at 1.30pm on 23 November.
The classic ghost story is brought to life in the most traditional of productions, with beautiful period costumes, song, dance and a gorgeous musical score.
Tickets: £11.50 – £17 inc. booking fee.
A Christmas Carol | Middlesbrough Theatre
The Nutcracker, Middlesbrough Theatre, Friday 25 November, 7.30pm.
The eternal seasonal favourite packed full of festive fun. An ideal introduction for audiences of any age to the beauty of classical ballet.
Tickets: £19 – £24 inc. booking fee.
The Nutcracker | Middlesbrough Theatre
A Winter’s Tail, Middlesbrough Town Hall, 15 – 18 December, various show times.
A lovely start to Christmas for families, with a 30 minute show all about Felix the Mouse who lives in the Town Hall clock. Includes live music, fun and snuggles with Grandma. For children up to age 7.
Tickets: £7 inc. booking fee.
A Winter’s Tail – Middlesbrough Town Hall
The Snowman Live, Monday 19 December, 3pm (relaxed performance) & 6pm.
A live screening of the family favourite accompanied by a live orchestra. Recommended age 3+. Please note that the 3pm showing is a relaxed performance and children under the age of 3 are permitted.
Tickets: £14.50 – £22.50 inc. booking fee
