NORTH TYNESIDE 2022 Festival
Season’s Greetings
Welcome to the North Tyneside Winter Festival.
From early November through to January, there will be firework displays, Christmas Markets, pantomimes, opportunities to meet Santa and so much more.
There really is so much to see and do. Whatever you choose I hope you have a wonderful time with friends and family.
I would like to wish you all well this festive season and offer my best wishes for 2023.
Contents
3 North Tyneside Fireworks Display
4 Fireworks at the Fort Blue Flames Annual Fireworks Display
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Tynemouth Station Christmas Market
Glass Workshop at The Glasshouse North Shields
Tynemouth Village Christmas Shopping Night
Christmas Market - Spanish City, Whitley Bay
Christmas Willow Workshop – Old Low Light, North Shields
6 Meet and Greet: The Snow Sisters
Merry Little Christmas Market, Linskill Centre
Green Beans Market
Under Fives Christmas Events, St. Mary’s Lighthouse
7 Raymond Briggs Father Christmas, Wallsend
8 Royal Northern Sinfonia: A Choral Nativity
Cullercoats Community Advert
Park View Santa’s Grotto
Christmas Willow Wreath Workshop, Northumberland Park
9 Santa’s Grotto - Royal Quays Outlet Centre
Elf Express – Stephenson Steam Railway Fiesta Whitley Bay
Quorum Business Park Christmas Fair
10 North Shields Christmas Market
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Playhouse Whitley Bay - Aladdin
Santa and Reindeer Parade, Royal Quays Outlet Centre
13 Rumpelstiltskin
Christmas Elves & Crafts – Beacon Centre, North Shields
Dick Whittington Pantomime – The Exchange, North Shields St. Mary’s Lighthouse Santa’s Grotto
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Christmas Party with Double Deckers Entertainment
Woodlawn School Boxing Day Pudding Run
Winter Warmers – Stephenson Steam Railway
15 New Year’s Day Morris Men Dancing - Monkseaton
Puss in Boots – Tynemouth Priory Theatre
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Obscurum - Lux: See Segedunum in a different light
Norma Redfearn CBE
Elected Mayor of North Tyneside
All information is correct at the time of going to print but is subject to change. Please check online for the latest updates.
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NORTH TYNESIDE FIREWORKS
DISPLAY 6 November from 6pm Links, Whitley Bay Enjoy a free spectacular fireworks display along the coast. Fairground rides and refreshments from 6pm, with the main display starting at around 7pm. In the event of poor weather conditions the display will take place on the next available evening, weather permitting. 3
Fireworks at the Fort
5 November, from 4pm (display at 6.30pm)
of spectators will gather at the annual extravaganza. Visit the museum for free. In the event of poor weather conditions the display may be cancelled or
Blue Flames Annual Fireworks
Display
5 November, gates open at 4.30pm (display starts at 7pm)
Blue Flames Sporting Club, Benton
A family event with fairground rides and food.
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£7.50
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£5.50
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Tynemouth Station Christmas Market
Weekends in November and December, 9am – 3.30pm
Visitors to the popular market can shop for Christmas gifts and quirky stocking fillers from around 200 unique, independent stalls. www.tynemouthmarkets.com
Christmas Fused Glass Workshop
11 - 12 November, 9.45am – 11.15am and 11.30am – 1pm
The Glasshouse, North Shields
Christmas fused glass decoration class. Suitable for aged 16 and over. £35 per person. www.glasshousestudio.co.uk
Tynemouth Village Christmas Shopping Night
17 November, until 8pm
Selected Tynemouth businesses will be opening late and offering discounts, mulled wine, mince pies and a raffle (with proceeds going to charity). Search for Tynemouth Village Christmas Shopping Night on Facebook for more information.
Christmas Market
18 – 20 November (Friday: 3pm – 9pm, Saturday/Sunday: 10am – 5pm)
Spanish City, Whitley Bay
A variety of traditional stalls as well as food stalls selling sweet and savoury treats homemade by Spanish City’s team of chefs. Advance tickets £2 per person or £3 on the door. www.spanishcity.co.uk
Christmas Willow Decorations Workshop
25 November, 10am – 3pm
Old Low Light, North Shields
Choose from a range of decorations to make including flat weave small reindeer and angels, 3D angels, plain wreaths and stars. www.oldlowlight.co.uk
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Meet and Greet: The Snow Sisters 26 – 27 November, 11am – 3pm Royal Quays Outlet Centre Meet and greet the ‘Snow Sisters’ - characters inspired by Frozen. Search Royal Quays Outlet and Independent Centre on Facebook for more info. Merry Little Christmas Market 26 – 27 November Linskill Centre, North Shields Stalls, activities for children, tombola and raffle. Search for Merry Little Christmas Market at Linskill on Facebook. Green Beans Market 27 November, 10am – 3pm Whitley Bay Metro Station A community event featuring a wide variety of stalls including food, arts and crafts, plants and gardening, as well as entertainment and local performers. Follow Green Beans Market on Facebook. Under Fives Christmas Events St Mary’s Lighthouse 1 December, 12.30pm – 2.30pm: wreath making 12 December, 10am – 12pm: painting 13 December, 10am – 12pm: trail and crafts 16 December, 11am – 1pm: Christmas party A series of Christmas events for under fives with a different theme each session, featuring; messy play, interactive activities and games. £3.50 per child. Book a place by calling 0191 643 4777. 6
Saturday 3 December
Appearing at intervals between 10.30am and 3pm.
Come along to The Forum Shopping Centre in Wallsend to say hello, listen to stories and have your photo taken. www.visitnorthtyneside.com
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FATHER CHRISTMAS™ by Raymond Briggs
© Raymond Briggs/Blooming Productions 2022 Books Published by Puffin.
Royal Northern Sinfonia: A Choral Activity
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Community Advent
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Park View Santa’s Grotto
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December, 7.30pm St George’s Church, Cullercoats Get into the Christmas spirit with a selection of seasonal favourites. Tickets: £15 under 18s £5. www.sagegateshead.com Cullercoats
– 30 December
December, residents and businesses in Cullercoats will host festive window or garden displays. Each evening
new display will be illuminated and revealed in the style of a ‘living’ advent calendar. ‘Cullercoats Community Advent’ on Facebook.
10, 17 December, 11am – 2.30pm Park
Shopping Centre, Whitley
Shoppers can get in
Christmas spirit and visit
selected days throughout December. These events are organised
Rotary Club
Whitley Bay who will be raising funds for local causes.
December, 1pm - 3pm Northumberland Park, North Shields Join Justine Holdsworth Studio and make your own willow wreath using forest cuttings, dried fruits and festive decorations. £37 per person, advance booking essential. To book, visit www.eventbrite.co.uk, search Northumberland Park. 8
Santa’s Grotto
3, 4, 10, 11 December Royal Quays Outlet Centre
Visit Santa in his grotto at Royal Quays Garden World. Search Royal Quays Outlet and Independent Centre on Facebook for more info.
Elf Express
Selected dates/times, 3 – 24 December
Stephenson Steam Railway
Join Santa and his helpers for a winter experience. Meet the Chief Elf and enjoy an interactive show where guests will be put through their paces to see if they can be part of Santa’s crew, before embarking on a magical heritage train journey. There will be plenty of entertainment and photo opportunities along the way, as well as a present from Santa. www.ticketsource.co.uk/stephensonrailway
Fiesta Whitley Bay
4 December, 11am - 3pm
Whitley Bay town centre and St Paul’s Church grounds
Market stalls, street food, free creative crafts, fun activities and live music. Search Fiesta Whitley Bay on Facebook.
Quorum Business Park Christmas Fair
7 December, 11.30am – 2pm
Quorum Sports Courts, Quorum Business Park
Over 30 stalls, offers, street food and mulled wine. www.quorumpark.com
NORTH SHIELDS MARKET 2022 10 - 11 DECEMBER 10AM – 5PM SATURDAY 10AM – 4PM SUNDAY NORTHUMBERLAND SQUARE AND HOWARD STREET, NORTH SHIELDS TOWN CENTRE 10 The popular market returns with a brand new layout following the exciting redevelopment of Northumberland Square and surrounding areas. 10
This year will see over 70 traders along Howard Street offering a wide variety of goods including gifts, homeware, crafts and artisan produce. There will also be entertainment, live music and fairground rides for children. A pop-up food and drink village can be found in the newly landscaped Northumberland Square –there will be lots of seating as well as mulled wine and a wide selection of tasty street food.
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Santa & Reindeer Parade
10 December, 12pm Royal Quays Outlet Centre, North Shields Meet Santa’s reindeer and watch them parade around the centre with Santa in his sleigh. Search Royal Quays Outlet and Independent Centre on Facebook for more info.
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Rumpelstiltskin 10 December, 10.30am Wallsend Customer First Centre Theatre Space North East bring this vibrant Grimm fairytale to life with humour, puppetry, song and a festive twist. Suitable for ages 5+. Tickets £3 per person, booking essential. Search North Tyneside Libraries on Facebook. Christmas Elves & Crafts 10 – 11 December, 11am – 2pm Beacon Shopping Centre, North Shields Join the Christmas elves and enjoy free festive crafts and games. Dick Whittington Pantomime 10 – 24 December The Exchange, North Shields Join Dick Whittington and his trusty cat as he seeks fame, fortune and happiness on his journey to become Lord Mayor. www.attheexchange.info Santa’s Grotto St. Mary’s Lighthouse, Whitley Bay 10 December (10.30am – 1.30pm) 11 December (10.30am – 2pm) 17 December (11.30am – 3.30pm) 18 December (1pm – 3.30pm) 24 December (10am – 12.30pm) Santa returns to St. Mary’s Lighthouse and will be welcoming children to his grotto. Admission is £8 and includes a gift. Booking is essential. To book call 0191 643 4777. 13
14 Christmas Party, with Double Deckers Entertainment 20 December, 5.30pm - 7pm North Shields Customer First Centre Join Double Deckers Entertainment for some festive fun. There will be dancing, party games and a magic show. Suitable for ages 3+. Tickets £3 per child, booking essential. Search North Tyneside Libraries and Community Centres on Facebook for more information. Woodlawn School Boxing Day Pudding Run 26 December, 10.30am Links, Whitley Bay Work off Christmas dinner with this annual charity fun run, organised by Woodlawn School and North Shields Polytechnic Club. All finishers receive a Christmas pudding. For more information, call 0191 643 2590 or visit www.nspoly.co.uk. Winter Warmers 26, 30, 31 December Stephenson Steam Railway Enjoy a heritage train ride on the historic urban line. www.stephensonrailway.org.uk
New Year’s Day Morris Men Dancing – Monkseaton
1 January, 12noon
Ship Inn, Monkseaton
The award-winning Monkseaton Morrismen return with their traditional annual dance. www.monkseatonmorrismen.co.uk
Puss in Boots
13 - 22 January
Tynemouth Priory Theatre
A traditional pantomime at the charming Priory Theatre. www.tynemouth-priory-theatre.com
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
17 - 22 January
Playhouse Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay Pantomime Society take to the stage for another year of family fun. www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk
Obscurum - Lux: See Segedunum in a different light
21 January - 4 February
Segedunum Roman Fort
Explore life as the Romans would have seen it at twilight, by the light of candles and lamps. This modern interpretation of the importance of light and colour in the Roman world is an opportunity to see the Roman Gallery and finds in a new and very different light.
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What’s your climate action pledge? my.northtyneside.gov.uk/actiononclimatechange ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE NORTH TYNESIDE
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Whitley Bay We pledge to plan a merry, green Christmas.