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Welcome to the l Darlo
There’s a full calendar of events and activities happening in Darlington over the coming months. Whether you live in the borough or you’re just visiting there are plenty of fun events and activities to choose from. Join us for our returning Ice Sculpture trail in the town centre and don’t miss the Christmas lights switch on as well as a whole host of Christmas activities planned for November and December.
For more information on all of this year’s events please visit www.enjoydarlington.com And follow us on social media for all the latest updates @lovedarlo
All event information stated in the guide is correct at time of printing and subject to change without notice, please check website for the latest information.
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Visit www.enjoydarlington.com or call 01325 406417 for more information
Guest appearance from Panto stars Shirley Ballas & Daniel Taylor
Street theatre, live performances, games & competitions
Hosted by TFM’s Steve & Karen with a special appearance from Santa!
Darlington Christmas Lights
Switch On Sunday 24 November 4pm - 5.30pm
Saturday 30th Nov11am-4pmMake your own Santa countdownclock & write your letter to Santa
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Saturday 7th Dec11am-4pmMeet Olaf & make snowmandecorations to take home
Saturday 21st Dec11am-4pmMake your own Rudolphgame & Christmas dust toguide the reindeers
of St Theresa’s Hospice
from 30 Nov -
14 December
Look out
for local schools
singing Christmas Carols
25 - 28 November
10.30am - 1.30pm and the
Christmas Tombola in aid
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NIGHTS Dolphin Centre 6 December 80’s Sensation 7 December Mamma Mia Tribute 12 December - 80’s Sensation 14 December - Female Legends Call: 01325 406 000 Email: [email protected]
Bannatyne Hotel 30 November Tina Turner Tribute 5 December Beyoncé Tribute 12 December A Night at the Movies 16 December The Greatest Show 19 December The Beatles Experience Call: 01325 365 858 Email: [email protected]
Mercure Hotel 5 December 80’s Sensation 12 December - Rob-B-Williams 19 December - Michael Bublé Experience 29 November, 6, 13 & 20 December Through the Decades 30 November, 7, 14 & 21 December - Live Band: Somethin Blue Call: 01325 380 222 Email: [email protected]
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Darlington Christmas Markets Thursday 5 - Saturday 7 December 10am - 5pm Market Square
Join us for a Christmas market in the square, packed with food, gifts and much more!
Ice Sculpture Trail Saturday 7 December 10am - 5pm Darlington Town Centre
Enjoy the thrills and chills of winter with the town’s interactive ice sculpture trail. Watch a live ice carving in the Market Square. You can have a go yourself at Joseph Pease statue. More sculptures will be dotted around the town centre for you to discover. Entertainers will fll the town with fun and music to make it a great day out for all the family.
Look out for competitions on the #LoveDarlo Facebook page.
Christmas at the Cornmill Centre
Santa’s Grotto 7 - 22 December every Saturday 10am - 4pm and Sunday11am - 3pm
Meet and greet Santa in
Ventriloquist Eileen and Joe Saturday 7 December 11am - 3pm
Saturday 14 December 11am - 3pm
the Cornmill Centre.
Workshop Decoration Christmas
Christmas’ Magic Event Saturday 21 December 11am - 3pm
Visit www.cornmillcentre.co.uk for more details
Christmas at Giant selfie snow globe Saturday 7 December 12noon - 6pm
Christmas Stackers Comedy Duo! Sunday 8 December 12noon - 4pm
Christmas Carollers Saturday 14 December 12noon - 4pm
The Grinch Impersonator Sunday 15 December 12noon - 4pm
Christmas Marching Band Saturday 21 December 12noon - 4pm
Santa and his elves Sunday 22 December 12noon - 4pm
12 days of festive giveaways! Keep an eye on our social media for further details
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Saturday 8 December - Sunday 6 January Darlington Hippodrome
Starring Shirley Ballas don t miss the fun of the Pantomime.
Box Office 01325 405405 www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk
Christmas Fest Sunday 8 December 11.30am - 4pm Market Square
BIG Little Gigs welcomes in the festive season with a fun flled family day of live music in a tent in the Market Square.
11.30am - Blind Panic Ceilidh Band 1pm - Christmas Singalong, crafs and face painting 3pm- Groove Lite - 80’s Christmas Gig
www.biglittlegigs.co.uk
Santa at the Station Saturday & Sunday 14 - 15 & 21 - 22 December 10am - 4pm Head of Steam
Meet Santa in our magical grotto and receive a Christmas present. Entertainment includes mini train rides, elf workshop, arts and crafs and face painting. Entrance fee applies and booking is essential. Contact the museum for details.
Christmas Lights Switch On
Sun 24 Nov 4pm - 5.30pm
Market Square
Schools Christmas Carols Mon 25 - Thur 28 Nov Queen Street Shopping 10.30am - 1.30pm Centre
Count Down to Sat 30 Nov Queen Street Shopping Christmas 11am - 4pm Centre Darlington Santa Run 2019 Sun 1 Dec 11am West Park Academy Christmas Markets Thurs 5 Dec - Sat 7 Dec Market Square Jack and The Beanstalk Fri 6 Dec - Sun 5 January Darlington Hippodrome Giant Selfie Snow Globe Sat 7 Dec 12noon - 4pm DL1 Santa’s Grotto 7 - 22 December Cornmill Shopping Centre
Sat 10am - 4pm & Sun 11am - 3pm
Ventriloquist Eileen Sat 7 December Cornmill Shopping Centre and Joe 11am - 3pm Meet Olaf! Sat 7 Dec 11am - 4pm Queen Street Shopping
Centre Ice Sculpture Trail Sat 7 Dec 10am - 5pm Town Centre Big Little Gigs Sun 8 Dec 11am - 4pm Market Square Christmas Fest Christmas Stackers Comedy Sun 8 Dec 12noon - 4pm DL1 Duo Christmas Carollers Sat 14 Dec 12noon - 4pm DL1 Christmas Decoration Sat 14 Dec 11am - 3pm Cornmill Shopping Centre Workshop Santa at the Station Sat 14, Sun 15, Sat 21 Head of Steam
Sun 22 Dec 10am - 4pm The Grinch Impersonator Sun 15 Dec 12noon - 4pm DL1 Darlington Bondgate Sat 21 Dec 9am - 4.15pm High Row Roundtable Christmas Sleigh Rudolph’s Nose Sat 21 Dec 11am - 4pm Queen Street Shopping
Centre Christmas’ Magic Event Sat 21 Dec 11am - 3pm Cornmill Shopping Centre Christmas Marching Band Sat 21 Dec 12noon - 4pm DL1 Santa and his Elves Sun 22 Dec 12noon - 4pm DL1 Christmas Party Nights Various Dates Dolphin Centre, Mercure
Kings Hotel, Bannatyne Hotel
