Step into Newcastle’s Christmas Village, a magical family-friendly destination filled with festive fun. Enjoy enchanting stories with Santa, get creative in Mrs Claus’ Bakery, take a spin on the traditional carousel and make special Christmas memories together in the heart of the city.
November 21st - December 24th
Child Tickets from £10.50 and Adult Tickets from £6.50
Old Eldon Square, Newcastle upon TyneStep inside our cosy Christmas Tipi at the heart of Newcastle’s Christmas Village for a magical storytelling experience with Father Christmas himself. Perfect for families, Santa Stories blends festive fun with heartwarming tales, interactive moments, and a chance to help Santa complete his official Nice List. With photo ops, cheerful elves, and a new story each visit, it’s more than a meet and greet, it’s a Christmas memory in the making.
November 21st - December 24th
Tickets from £7.50
Old Eldon Square, Newcastle upon TyneTake your seats at the Rockin’ Reindeer stage for a festive theatre experience like no other! Set in the heart of Newcastle’s Christmas Village, these high-energy mini shows bring your favourite characters to life with music, mischief, and a whole lot of Christmas cheer. With dazzling costumes, interactive moments, and toe-tapping tunes, each show is bursting with fun for all ages. From snow queens to cheeky Grinches and wackadoo pups, Rockin’ Reindeer promises laughter, surprises, and magical memories every time the curtain rises.
November 28th - December 24th
Tickets from £7.50
Old Eldon Square, Newcastle upon TyneSettle in under the stars at the Rockin’ Reindeer Stage for Festive Flix – a Christmas cinema experience packed with heart, humour, and holiday magic! Nestled in the heart of Newcastle’s Christmas Village, this sparkling film series brings the season’s most beloved movies to the big screen in a cosy, festive setting. From mischievous home defenders and hilarious elves to romantic winter escapes and heartwarming classics, there’s something for every Christmas film fan. With twinkling lights, tasty treats, and feel-good favourites playing all season long, Festive Flix is your ticket to laughter, nostalgia, and unforgettable festive nights with family and friends.
November 21st - December 24th
Tickets from £5
Old Eldon Square, Newcastle upon TyneStep into the warm, twinkling heart of Newcastle’s Christmas Village for Mrs Claus’ Bakery, a festive experience where little hands turn cookies into colourful creations! Greeted by Santa’s friendly elves, children will enter a cosy Christmas kitchen filled with the scent of freshly baked biscuits and the sparkle of icing sugar. Mrs Claus and her cheerful helpers lead a fun, hands-on decorating session, where kids can also make their own magical fairy dust in Santa’s enchanted mixing bowl. With vibrant icings, festive sprinkles, and plenty of laughter, each cookie becomes a mini masterpiece... a sweet slice of Christmas magic for the whole family to enjoy.
Hop aboard a beautifully lit carousel and whirl your way into a Christmas daydream. With sparkling lights, charming music, and horses ready to carry you around in circles of joy, this timeless ride is a festive favourite for all ages.
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Take to the skies on our beautifully lit Ferris wheel and see the magic of Christmas from above. With twinkling lights, gentle music, and breathtaking views all around, this festive favourite offers a moment of wonder for all ages, a sparkling spin you’ll never forget.
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It’s a festive pop-up area in the city centre featuring fun events, fairground rides and hot food traders that debuted in 2024 and is back for Christmas 2026. Put simply, it’s a one-stop shop for festive family fun in Newcastle and we can’t wait until it returns!
The Christmas Village is located at Old Eldon Square.
The Christmas Village will officially open on Saturday 21st November, with most events running until Christmas Eve. However, certain attractions will be open until New Year’s Eve apart from Christmas Day itself though, such as the carousel and Ferris wheel.
Just like last year, there’s no shortage of fun to be had at Newcastle’s Christmas Village!
The popular Santa Stories, festive storytelling sessions with Father Christmas himself, will return, as will the Rockin’ Reindeer stage with a festive theatre experience like no other throughout the Christmas season. The stunning traditional carousel from last year will also return, with rides pre-bookable online available now.
Some of last year’s new additions will also be returning to the Christmas Village too. Little ones can decorate their own Christmas cookies with Mrs Claus’ Bakery and visitors can catch Christmas film classics including Home Alone and Elf with Festive Flix. And, for those wanting to see the city and Christmas Markets from a height, the Ferris wheel is returning too!
Being located in the heart of the city centre in Old Eldon Square means that a trip to the Christmas Village is also the perfect opportunity to visit the Newcastle's Christmas Markets too!
With traders selling everything from food and fashion to art and unique gifts, it’s the ideal spot to get some Christmas shopping done. You can find a full list of traders, their location and which dates they’ll be trading on at the official Newcastle’s Christmas website and for even more info, read our article Everything You Need to Know About: Newcastle’s Christmas Markets.
The beloved Moosenwirt Alpine pop-up bar returns for another year in the Toon, as does The North Pole - a collection of luxury heated igloo pods located on a plinth around Grey’s Monument, available for hire from £30 throughout the festive season.
For further enquiries regarding Newcastle's Christmas Village, visit the official website here, or contact EVNT Inspirations at hello@evntinspirations.co.uk
