The festive season is usually a time where you see more people in one month than you might have all year, with increased plans, activities and spontaneous get-togethers to navigate. It can get overwhelming so regardless of whether you’re on your own by choice, marital status, or just desperate ...
Christmas
With Christmas light switch ons and Christmas markets popping up everywhere it won’t be long until we are all getting the tree up, and for those who go for real trees – inside, outside or both, many North East places are opening from this Friday, for you to go and pick your own Christmas ...
Edinburgh is one of the best cities to visit over Christmas, the atmosphere is like no other – with twinkling lights, festive markets, and cosy bars, it’s the perfect city to get into the Christmas spirit. Last year, I enjoyed a one-night, two-day trip from Newcastle with Arthur to visit the ...
It wouldn’t be Christmas if cafes and restaurants weren’t revamping their afternoon tea offerings for the festive season. It’s a typically British tradition, and a fun thing to do if you’re after an indulgent or more luxurious take on coffee/tea and cake – so why not make a ...
Whether you’re a local or visiting the city, Newcastle offers a variety of events and activities to get you into the holiday spirit, and there are some key Christmas dates to look out for over the next week. It’s all too easy to miss some, as they’re as early as the start of November, and ...
As the festive season approaches, it’s time to plan your Christmas market visits across the North East and there are plenty of them! It’s not just the main Newcastle Christmas market around Monument, many of the towns and villages outside of the city centre and up into Northumberland hold ...