North East Christmas Markets you can visit and their opening times
Looking for somewhere to buy unique Christmas gifts or maybe just keen to enjoy some early festive spirit - perhaps in the form of mulled wine? As Newcastle Christmas Market opens this Saturday, here's a round-up of others set to open around the region
Newcastle's Christmas Market is now back, adding to the festive atmosphere that is steadily building all around us. So far, we've had the launch of Fenwick's Window, the switch-on of the city's illuminations and now Friday's opening of Moosenwirt alpine village pop-up which be running alongside the market's seasonal stalls.
And towns across the North East will be following suit, offering a shopping experience accompanied by the aromas of German sausages and mulled wine. Remember, of course, that we have some cracking permanent markets too - such as Newcastle's Grainger Market, a traditional favourite, and the weekend regular at Tynemouth Station - which will be adding their own festive twists to the season.
Here's a guide to 11 Christmas Markets which will be popping up around the region with opening dates to mark down in the diary. To add to the choice, we've included some market-style festive fairs too, including two which are due to open this weekend.
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Some of them are ticketed and bookings must be made in advance online. You'd be advised to book up fast as tickets tend to sell out.
Newcastle Christmas Market opens on November 18, with stalls set to line Grainger Street, the top end of Grey Street near the Monument and around the green at Old Eldon Square. Find out more here about what will be on offer during its festive run which will wrap up on December 23
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Part of Durham Christmas Festival running December 1-3, the city's Festive Outdoor Market will be showcasing street food, drinks, gifts, clothing and homeware from 30 independent local traders. It will be open from 9am (9.30am on the Sunday) until 5pm
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Whitley Bay - a Christmas Market will help get the festive season started at Spanish City on November 24 with more then 30 stalls making it bigger than ever. There will be a new outdoor marquee too plus live entertainment in The Champagne Bar.
It runs 1pm-9pm on the first day then from 10am-5pm at the weekend and it's ticketed - £3 in advance or £5 on the door - and there's an option of a glass of Prosecco with entry for £9 on the first day - or free admission if you book afternoon tea. See here.
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The North Shields Christmas Market will be back this year from December 9-10 in and around the town's Northumberland Square. Expect seasonal gifts, festive entertainment and tasty treats such as German sausages and mulled wine. Opening times for the weekend will be from 10am, until 5pm on the Saturday and 4pm on Sunday
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