Feel the warmth of the holidays in Redcar! Discover all the community events with our guide. Whether you're here every year or just this once, our guide will show you the best of Redcar's holiday season.
Popular events include the Redcar Lights Switch On and Illumination Parade, where the town transforms into a festive wonderland with dazzling lights. Christmas at Newham Grange Farm offers a delightful experience for all ages, featuring festive animals and enchanting seasonal activities. And the Walking with The Snowman Trail is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it brings the beloved animated classic to life through an immersive outdoor adventure. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Redcar
- Redcar Lights Switch On and Illumination Parade
- Walking with The Snowman Trail (Middlesbrough)
- Christmas at Newham Grange Farm (Middlesbrough)
- Redcar Christmas Family Fun
- New Marske Annual Christmas Parade (New Marske)
- Ice Sculpture Trail (Darlington)
- Christmas at Wynyard Hall (Stockton)
- Tom Rolfe Productions present Beauty & the Beast
- Boxing Day Dip
- Christmas Craft Night
See these and even more events listed below!
Redcar Holiday Light Displays
Redcar Lights Switch On and Illumination Parade
What to Expect:
Pantomime-themed parade with over 200 participants.
Description:
The Redcar Lights Switch On and Illumination Parade features illuminated stilt walkers, fairy godmothers, and pantomime characters like Snow White and Maleficent. Over 200 participants from local schools and community groups will showcase their talents in a spectacular parade. The event includes a festive street food market, music performances, and a grand light switch at 5:45 PM.
Where: Redcar | More Info: Redcar Lights Switch On and Illumination Parade
Redcar Christmas Family Fun
What to Expect:
Illuminated stilt walkers and pantomime characters.
Description:
Redcar Christmas Family Fun features a festive parade with illuminated stilt walkers, pantomime characters, and live performances. The event includes a Christmas Light Switch On, community group involvement, children's entertainers, and a variety of festive activities.
Where: Redcar | More Info: Redcar Christmas Family Fun
Redcar Holiday Markets and Shopping
Eston Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Traditional Estonian crafts and local delicacies.
Description:
The Eston Christmas Market offers a delightful array of local crafts, seasonal delicacies, and unique gifts, creating a vibrant atmosphere perfect for the holiday season.
Where: Eston | More Info: Eston Christmas Market
Redcar Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Tom Rolfe Productions present Beauty & the Beast
What to Expect:
A classic tale with stunning scenery and beautiful costumes.
Description:
Tom Rolfe Productions presents a captivating pantomime of Beauty and the Beast, featuring stunning scenery, beautiful costumes, and hilarious comedy.
Where: Redcar | More Info: Tom Rolfe Productions present Beauty & the Beast
Christmas at Wynyard Hall
What to Expect:
Historic chapel Christmas carols with local choir.
Description:
Wynyard Hall transforms into a vibrant celebration of the holiday season with various activities, including a Christmas Fayre, Carols in the Chapel, and Festive Afternoon Tea. The event features local choirs, mulled wine, and festive dining experiences.
Where: Stockton | More Info: Christmas at Wynyard Hall
Redcar Other Holiday Activities
New Marske Annual Christmas Parade
What to Expect:
Santa-led parade with festive activities.
Description:
The New Marske Annual Christmas Parade features Santa, Christmas crafts, music, and refreshments as it parades through the village from New Marske Sports Club to Gleneagles Centre.
Where: New Marske | More Info: New Marske Annual Christmas Parade
Boxing Day Dip
What to Expect:
Fundraising charity event with a sea dip.
Description:
The Redcar Rotary Club's 55th Annual Boxing Day Dip is a charity event where participants raise funds for their chosen cause by taking a dip in the sea. The event is a long-standing Redcar tradition, attracting hundreds of participants each year.
Where: Redcar | More Info: Boxing Day Dip
Christmas Craft Night
What to Expect:
Hands-on Christmas craft-making with Santa visit.
Description:
Join us for a fun-filled Christmas Craft Night where you can make your own Christmas crafts while waiting for Santa. Enjoy juice and biscuits, and receive a gift for each child. Each session lasts one hour.
Where: Redcar | More Info: Christmas Craft Night
Elf Crazy Christmas Crafts
What to Expect:
Hands-on crafting experience with diverse materials.
Description:
Create your own unique Christmas crafts with a variety of materials and techniques, perfect for all ages and skill levels.
Where: Ormesby Hall | More Info: Elf Crazy Christmas Crafts
Christmas at Newham Grange Farm
What to Expect:
Spooky trail and pumpkin carving activities.
Description:
Join us at Newham Grange Farm this October for Halloween fun and frolicks Explore the spooky trail, pick and carve your own pumpkin, and enjoy arts and crafts. Dress up in your best Halloween outfit for a chance to win spot prizes.
Where: Middlesbrough | More Info: Christmas at Newham Grange Farm
Walking with The Snowman Trail
What to Expect:
Twelve uniquely decorated snowman sculptures inspired by The Twelve Days of Christmas.
Description:
Walking with The Snowman Trail features twelve giant snowman sculptures, each decorated with designs inspired by the song The Twelve Days of Christmas. The sculptures are part of a festive art trail that celebrates friendship, imagination, and adventure, inspired by Raymond Briggs' heart-warming picture book.
Where: Middlesbrough | More Info: Walking with The Snowman Trail
Ice Sculpture Trail
What to Expect:
Interactive ice sculpture trail with free competitions.
Description:
Explore Darlington's town centre and discover an exciting trail of ice sculptures, dotted around the town for you to explore. Maps will be available at each sculpture, and there will be the chance to enter lots of free competitions.
Where: Darlington | More Info: Ice Sculpture Trail
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Middlesbrough (8 miles)
- Hartlepool (8 miles)
- Billingham (9 miles)
- Stockton-on-Tees (11 miles)
- Thornaby-on-Tees (11 miles)
- Peterlee (15 miles)
- Seaham (19 miles)
- Newton Aycliffe (20 miles)
- Darlington (21 miles)
- Houghton-Le-Spring (22 miles)
- Durham (23 miles)
- Sunderland (24 miles)
- Bishop Auckland (25 miles)
- Chester-le-Street (26 miles)
- Washington (27 miles)
- South Shields (30 miles)
- Jarrow (30 miles)
- Stanley (31 miles)
- Felling (31 miles)
- North Shields (32 miles)
- Wallsend (32 miles)
- Gateshead (32 miles)
- Whitley Bay (33 miles)
- Newcastle upon Tyne (33 miles)
- Gosforth (35 miles)
- Consett (35 miles)
- Scarborough (35 miles)
- Newburn (37 miles)
- Cramlington (39 miles)
- Blyth (40 miles)
- Ashington (44 miles)