Experience an Edwardian Christmas at Beamish this Winter!
From the 14th November 2009 to 3rd January 2010, The Town and Colliery Village at Beamish presents an entire season of Christmas festivities.
Beamish Village will take on a festive feel, with period decorations
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Christmas Fashion Ideas from Emma Newman of Emma’s Boutique
As the dark nights have suddenly crept up on us our thoughts seem to naturally drift towards the Xmas party season. It may be a big night out with the girls, the work Xmas do, or a family get-together, but we always plan our outfits in advance to make sure we are as dazzling as the fairy lights on the tree!
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Christmas Fairs in and around Newcastle upon Tyne 2009
The run up to Christmas time would not be complete without a visit to a Christmas fair, and the city of Newcastle has a great range to choose from.
Whether you want to get in the mood by sampling Christmas food and drink, as you wander in your scarf and gloves looking for a gift for that ‘hard to buy for’ relative, or you are seeking a fun time for you and the children, you will find it in Newcastle.
These Christmas fairs and markets provide a good taster
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Yuletime on Tyne and Wear!
Christmas in Newcastle is best enjoyed with a local twist. Christmas dinner, presents, stockings, tree and jingle bells should still all be part of it, sure, but to add spice and flavour to your Christmas in this great city don’t reach for the cinnamon, simply look local.
Newcastle has a great heritage of stories, food and drink all passionately produced (and consumed) locally.
This rich tradition also feeds into the spectacle of Christmas time on Tyneside.
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