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Durham Christmas Festival 2026

A festive weekend in Durham centred on a marquee on Palace Green with more than 120 stalls of art, handmade gifts, decorations, homewares, clothing and festive food.

Illustrative photo, not Durham Christmas Festival 2026. Photo: Elena Mozhvilo / Unsplash

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Durham · Places to stay

Hotel Indigo Durham

Hotel Indigo Durham provides accommodation in the restored Old Shire Hall on Old Elvet. Its rooms take design inspiration from Durham's cathedral, university and scientific history. The hotel also houses Marco Pierre White's Steakhouse Bar & Grill. On-site parking is charged and available on a first-come basis, with designated disabled bays.

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Durham · Places to stay

Farnley Tower Guesthouse

Farnley Tower Guesthouse offers accommodation on The Avenue, outside Durham's historic centre. Its individually furnished rooms include double, twin and family options, with some overlooking the city or surrounding countryside. En-suite layouts and views differ between rooms. Check the room category and arrival arrangements directly with the guesthouse when planning a Durham stay.

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Durham · Places to stay

Travelodge Durham

A Travelodge on Station Lane in Durham, approached from the A690 near the A1(M). The hotel does not provide lift access, so discuss a suitable ground-floor room in advance if stairs would be a barrier. Room-selection arrangements may have an additional charge. Check the room category, arrival rules and parking details before booking.

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Durham · Places to eat

The Cellar Door Durham

The Cellar Door serves modern European food in a thirteenth-century riverside building on Saddler Street in Durham. Dining spaces include converted cellars and terraces overlooking the River Wear. The kitchen uses local and seasonal ingredients. Outdoor dining depends on the season, and private functions have separate arrangements from ordinary restaurant bookings.

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Durham · Places to eat

Flat White Kitchen

Flat White Kitchen is a cafe in a renovated seventeenth-century townhouse on Saddler Street in Durham. It serves coffee, cakes and brunch, providing a food stop in the historic city centre. The menu and opening times should be checked for the day you plan to visit, particularly if you are arranging a group visit.

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Durham · Places to eat

The Undercroft Café

A café within Durham Cathedral's undercroft, serving freshly prepared food and hot and cold drinks. It offers a refreshment stop during a cathedral visit rather than a separate hotel restaurant. Special school-holiday meal offers have their own terms and dates. Check the current menu, opening hours and visitor access before travelling.

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Durham · Museums & culture

Durham University Museum of Archaeology

Durham University's Museum of Archaeology presents the city's history through objects from prehistory to more recent times. General admission is free. Its galleries are inside Palace Green Library, close to the cathedral and castle. There is no on-site visitor parking. Nearby public car parks and the city's park-and-ride services provide alternatives; check the current gallery opening times before visiting.

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Durham · Castles

Durham Castle

Durham Castle is a historic building at the centre of the World Heritage Site and remains home to University College students. Visitors can explore through guided tours and selected events, rather than unrestricted access throughout the building. Book a suitable tour before travelling. There is no on-site visitor parking; nearby public car parks serve the area.

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Durham · History & heritage

Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral welcomes visitors to its historic architecture and living place of worship without a general entry fee; donations support its care. Services and special events can change visitor access, and some experiences have separate tickets. It is part of Durham's World Heritage Site, with quieter spaces and visitor information available for planning your visit.

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Beamish · Events

Christmas at Beamish 2026

Beamish, the Living Museum of the North, dresses its historic streets for Christmas, with daytime visits from 21 November to 24 December and six Christmas Evenings in December. Father Christmas has a grotto at Rowley Station, which costs extra. Prices were not listed on the Christmas page when checked; entry is free with a Beamish Unlimited Pass or Friends of Beamish Pass. We checked the dates and details against Beamish’s website on 25 October 2026, but times, prices and availability can change, so please confirm before you travel.

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Sunderland · Events

The Further Adventures of Peter Pan 2026

Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and Smee return in a festive adventure at Sunderland Empire, with flying scenes and comedy. The programme spans Christmas and New Year, with individual performance times to choose when booking. Check the theatre's current cast details and seat availability.

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Gateshead · Events

Stranger Folk Halloween trail at Gibside 2026

Gibside combines a physical Halloween trail with the Stranger Folk phone game, designed for ages seven to twelve. Ask visitor reception how to reach the fairy crossing starting point, and download the app before travelling. One phone serves the family, with pauses possible for lunch. Check the car park closing time before beginning. Normal admission applies.

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A festive weekend in Durham centred on a marquee on Palace Green with more than 120 stalls of art, handmade gifts, decorations, homewares, clothing and festive food. Street food traders set up between the marquee and the cathedral, with live Christmas music.



Prices were not listed when checked. We checked the dates and details against Durham University’s event page on 25 October 2026, but times, prices and availability can change, so please confirm before you travel.

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Event dates
4–6 December 2026
Venue
Craft & Producers’ Marquee, Palace Green
Address
Craft & Producers’ Marquee, Palace Green, Durham
Opening times
Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December 2026. Friday and Saturday 9am to 5.30pm; Sunday 9am to 4.30pm.
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