Looking for fun ways to spend time with friends this season? Look no further than this list of all the best spots in Newcastle to visit this Christmas!
The Newcastle Christmas Markets are a staple event of the winter season. Just past Grey’s monument, you’ll be transported into a world of Scandinavian wooden huts, housing all the winter essentials from festive feasts to unique gifts. I would recommend the irresistible treats from Brownie Bar, as well as sampling Newcastle’s famous Readhead’s Mac ’n’ Cheese. Whatever takes your fancy, the Christmas market is sure to delight, with this year bringing even more festive joy as Newcastle is hosting more stalls than ever before, stretching all the way to Nelson Street.
Another Newcastle staple is the Centre for Life ice skating rink, conveniently located just beyond the Central station. Situated outside the iconic Life Science Centre, the rink offers guaranteed chilly fun for all your friends. Additionally, there are a wide range of special skating sessions, from Wicked to K-pop to Lady Gaga. There truly is something for everyone!
Whatever takes your fancy, the Christmas market is sure to delight...
Looking for a delicious pick-me-up after a cold skating session? Look no further than the Lazy Bear Tipi offering festive tunes and even more festive cocktails. Next to the train station, you’ll find a delicious selection of warm drinks, with Viking-style décor, fairy lights and a cosy fire to warm up cold hands. The perfect place to catch up with friends over a flavoured hot chocolate, with my recommendation being the Biscoff hot chocolate.
This year, Aladdin is hitting the Theatre Royal for a spectacular pantomime performance. Tickets start from only £14, offering a cheap and cheerful adventure through the fairytale classic. Be transported back into a land of childhood wonder with cheesy jokes and colourful costumes; expect wicked witches, dancing geese and of course the iconic Dame, in this must-see show of the season.
Returning for another year, The Made Up North market will be hosted at the Boiler Shop, Sunday the 7th of December. Featuring 65 Northern artists, makers, creative businesses and vendors, you can enjoy a vast display of local talent, perfect for finding handmade gifts. This is a great opportunity to support local businesses whilst also ticking off some much-needed Christmas shopping.