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Your 2017 guide to the festive

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Welcome ContentsChristmas is a magical time of the year and we have an assortment of festive fun planned across Redcar and Cleveland. From the switching on of the Christmas lights to a Dine with Santa experience there really is something for all the family!

For more information about the events listed in this brochure visit: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/events

Information in this guide is supplied by others and is believed to be correct at the time of going to press. Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council do hope that changes do not occur but cannot accept any liability for any ommisions or inaccuaracies. We suggest that you contact any establishment before setting out on your journey.

Events Calendar 4 - 5 Lights Switch On 6 - 7 Christmas Tree Sales 8 Exhibitions & Displays 9 Fairs & Markets 10 - 11 Visit Father Christmas 12 - 13 Crafts & Activities 14 Festive Performances 15 Carol Services 16 - 17 Special Events 18 - 19 Events across the Tees Valley 20 - 22 Santa Selfie Competition! 23


WINTER Events Calendar18 Nov Xmas Fair p10

The Shed, Normanby

18 Nov Redcar Ladies Lifeboat Guild Christmas Fayre p10 Coatham Memorial Hall, Redcar

19 Nov Ormesby Hall Festive Fair p10 Ormesby Hall

24 Nov Loftus Light Up p6 High Street, Loftus

24 Nov St Leonard’s Christmas Fayre p10 Town Hall, Loftus

26 Nov Christmas Market p10 Guisborough Forest and Walkway

29 - 30 Nov

Wreath Making p14 Guisborough Forest and Walkway

30 Nov Redcar Christmas Light Switch On p6 High Street, Redcar

30 Nov - 2 Dec

Redcar Christmas Market p11 High Street, Redcar

30 Nov South Bank Christmas Market p11 King George’s Square, South Bank

1 Dec New Marske Christmas Parade p18 New Marske Sports Club

1 Dec Dormanstown Christmas Pageant p6 Dormanstown

2 Dec Redcar Christmas Clues - The Penguin Trail p14 High Street, Redcar

2 , 9 & 16 Dec

Santa’s Seaside Grotto p12 High Street, Redcar

2 Dec Saltburn Christmas Parade p6 Albion Terrace, Saltburn

2 - 17 Dec*

Father Christmas comes to Ormesby Hall p12 Ormesby Hall

2 - 3 Dec

A Victorian Christmas p11 Kirkleatham Museum

2 Dec Dick Whittington p15 Loftus Club, Loftus

2 - 17 Dec*

A Servant’s Christmas at Ormesby Hall p9 Ormesby Hall

3 Dec Tuned In! Christmas Craft Fair p11 Tuned In!, Redcar

Lights Switch On Exhibitions & Displays Fairs & Markets Visit Father Christmas Crafts & Activities Festive Performances Carol Services Special Events


5 Dec Guisborough Christmas Festival p19 Town Centre, Guisborough

7 Dec Marske Christmas Festival and Santa Parade p18 Marske

7 Dec Christmas in Eston p11 Town Centre, Eston

9 & 16 Dec

Coastal Christmas Crafts p14 High Street, Redcar

9 Dec Saltburn Christmas Farmer’s Market p11 Town Centre, Saltburn

9 - 10 Dec

Kirkleatham Parish Christmas Tree Festival p9 St Cuthbert’s Church, Kirkleatham Village

9 – 10 Dec

Santa’s Underground Grotto p12 Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum

10 Dec Friends of Redcar Cemetery Carol Service p16 Redcar Cemetery, Redcar

11 Dec Guisborough Town Mayor Carol Service p16 St Paulinus Church, Guisborough

14 Dec Saltburn, Marske and New Marske Community Carol Service p16 St Mark’s Church, Marske

15 – 17 Dec

Loftus Christmas Tree Festival p9 St Leonard’s Parish Church, Loftus

16 - 17 Dec

Dine with Santa p12 Kirkleatham Museum

16 Dec Live at Tuned In! p15 Tuned In!, Redcar

17 Dec A Service of Lessons and Carols p17 St Margaret’s Church, Brotton

17 Dec Community Carol Service p17 All Saint’s Church, Skelton

17 Dec Nine Lessons and Carols p17 St Helen’s Church, Carlin How

23 Dec Primrose Bell Market p11 Cleveland Street, Redcar

26 Dec Rotary Club of Redcar Boxing Day Dip p18 Promenade, Redcar

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Lights Switch On Exhibitions & Displays Fairs & Markets Visit Father Christmas Crafts & Activities Festive Performances Carol Services Special Events


The Christmas season wouldn’t be complete without attending a much loved lights switch on! As the lights are switched on, streets across Redcar and Cleveland will be packed with festive cheer as the official countdown for Christmas begins.

Loftus Lights Up High Street, Loftus24 November, 5pmFor the first time ever there will be a switch on of Loftus’ new Christmas lights. Santa will be there to oversee the proceedings, followed by seasonal refreshments in Loftus Town Hall. Look out for family fun and games in the market place. Partnership event organised by Light Up Loftus and Loftus Town Council.

Redcar Christmas Lights Switch On High Street, Redcar30 November, 5pm – 7pm Steve Colman, Smooth Radio’s Breakfast Show Presenter, will be hosting the evening, we’ll have a choir performing and music from Smooth Radio to get you into the festive spirit, with the Mayor of Redcar and Cleveland and Father Christmas switching the lights on.

Dormanstown Christmas Pageant Farndale Square, Redcar /Corus Sports and Social Centre1 December, 5pm & 6pm To celebrate 100 years of Dormanstown our annual pageant will be the biggest yet. Starting at Farndale Square the Christmas tree lights will be switched on, followed by Christmas celebrations at the Corus Club.

Saltburn Christmas ParadeAlbion Terrace, Saltburn2 December, 4.30pm Events will take place throughout the afternoon at Saltburn library. Gather round the Christmas tree on Albion Terrace from 4.30pm for a sing along before the Christmas tree lights switch on at 5pm. The Fire Brigade, with help from a few Star Wars characters will bring Santa into town where he will be meeting children in the station portico.

Lights Switch On


Redcar Christmas Lights Switch On with Smooth RadioHigh Street, Redcar30 November, 5pm - 7pm. Switch On at 6.30pmSteve Colman, Smooth Radio’s Breakfast Show Presenter, will be hosting the evening. We’ll have a choir performing and music from Smooth Radio to get you into the festive spirit, with the Mayor of Redcar and Cleveland and Father Christmas switching the lights on.

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Christmas TreesBring the festive season to life with a real tree this Christmas. Take the journey and create memories by choosing your very own from a wide variety on offer at one of our idyllic locations.

Flatts Lane Woodland Country Park Daily throughout December, 10am – 4pm Guisborough Forest & Walkway Daily throughout December, 10am – 3pm Ormesby Hall Courtyard 25 November - 20 December, 10am – 4pm Kirkleatham Museum and Grounds 2 - 3, 9 - 10, 13, 16 - 17, 20 - 22 December, 10am - 3pm

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Exhibitions & Displays

Kirkleatham Parish Christmas Tree FestivalSt Cuthbert’s Church, Kirkleatham Village 9 December, 10am – 4pm 10 December, 12 noon – 3pm

Loftus Christmas Tree FestivalSt Leonard’s Parish Church, Loftus 15 December, 7pm – 8.30pm16 December, 10am – 4pm

A Servant’s Christmas at Ormesby HallOrmesby HallEvery weekend between 2 – 17 December 11am – 4pm Normal admission applies

Step inside some of Redcar & Cleveland’s most beautiful buildings and be amazed by the striking Christmas trees and decorations on show. Displayed in the most magical settings it is the perfect way to get inspired and leave you wanting to decorate your very own!

Ormesby Hall photo courtesy of Gavin Forster

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Guisborough Forest & Walkway Christmas MarketGuisborough Forest & Walkway26 November 11am – 3pm

Fairs & MarketsIt’s the most wonderful time of the year and we have made searching for that perfect present a little easier this Christmas. With an array of festive fairs and magical markets expect handmade gifts and an abundance of tasty treats that will definitely get you in to that Christmas spirit!

Redcar Ladies Lifeboat Guild Christmas FayreCoatham Memorial Hall, Redcar18 November 10am

Ormesby Hall Festive Fair Ormesby Hall Gardens 19 November 11am – 3pm

St Leonard’s Christmas FayreLoftus Town Hall24 November 2.30pm – 4.30pm

Xmas FairThe Shed, Normanby18 November10am – 4pm

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Redcar Christmas MarketHigh Street, Redcar 30 November - 2 December, 9am – 4pm

South Bank Christmas MarketKing George’s Square, South Bank 30 November, 12 noon – 6pm

A Victorian Christmas Kirkleatham Museum

2 - 3 December, 10am – 4pm

Tuned In! Christmas Craft FairTuned In!, Redcar 3 December, 10am – 3pm

Christmas in EstonTown Centre, Eston 7 December, 12 noon to 6pm

Saltburn Christmas Farmers’ Market Town Centre, Saltburn 9 December, 9am – 2pm

Primrose Bell MarketCleveland Street, Redcar 23 December, 11.30am – 6pm


Dine with SantaKirkleatham Museum16 - 17 December, 9am, 1pm or 5pm. £20 per person* Santa will be paying a flying visit for breakfast, lunch and tea! He’ll be joined by Mrs Claus and some very cheeky elves along with a few of his other friends from Lapland. Featuring theatrical performances, activities and breakfast, lunch or tea, with a small token gift from Santa himself to take home. To book call 01642 479500 (*Under 2’s go free).

Santa’s Seaside GrottoRedcar High Street 2, 9 and 16 December, 11am – 4pm. £5 per childVisit Father Christmas in his special seaside grotto whilst telling him your Christmas wishes. In addition he will be visiting with some special helpers, the Christmas donkeys. No booking required

Visit Father ChristmasA trip to see Father Christmas can make the festive season a lot more magical. There are plenty of opportunities to meet him as he makes some very special appearances across Redcar and Cleveland.

Father Christmas comes to Ormesby HallOrmesby HallEvery weekend between 2 – 17 December Timed sessions from 11.15am. £5 per child. Normal admission applies. Father Christmas invites you to join him in his cosy grotto for a special Christmas gift and some festive fun. Follow the house trail, and in the Father Christmas experience you can write him a letter, make a Christmas decoration and have a festive story. Pre-booking only, to book call 01642 328904

Santa’s Underground GrottoCleveland Ironstone Mining Museum9 – 10 December, 10am – 3pm£3 per child (no advance booking required)

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Crafts & Activities

Wreath MakingGuisborough Forest & Walkway 29 & 30 November, 1pm or 6pm£10 per person. To book visit www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/eventsJoin our countryside staff to make a willow wreath. Places are limited so please book in advance.

Coastal Christmas CraftsHigh Street, Redcar9 & 16 December, 11am – 4pmJoin us to create your very own coastal Christmas crafts from shell decorations to beach pebble paperweights – there really is something for everyone.

Redcar Christmas Clues – The Penguin TrailTown Centre, Redcar2 December, 11am – 4pmFather Christmas has lost his waddle of penguins. Help him find the lost penguins around Redcar High Street and receive a festive treat as a reward! In support of Small Business Saturday.

Why not add a personal touch to Christmas this year, by making a wreath, creating beautiful tree decorations or creating a unique gift at one of these Christmas Craft workshops.

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Festive Performances

Christmas Panto - Dick WhittingtonLoftus Club 2 December, 1pm£8 Adults, £5 Children / Senior Citizens Barking Up the Right Tree Theatre Company presents their take on the traditional tale of Dick Whittington. Tickets available from the venue.

Live at Tuned In! Patrick Monahan & Carl HutchinsonTuned In!, Redcar16 December, 7.30pm£20 per person (18+ only)Hilarity Bites Comedy Club & Shoe Cake Comedy presents… Live at Tuned In! featuring Patrick Monahan, Carl Hutchinson and host Abi Roberts. A Christmas comedy spectacular. This show will also feature comedians Monty Burns and Anth Young. Tickets are available online at www.hilaritybites.co.uk or 01642 771245

‘Tis the season to be jolly! Why not get that extra dose of Christmas cheer by attending a comedy performance which is bound to get you laughing in the aisles.

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Carol Services

Nine Lessons and CarolsSt Helen’s Church, Carlin How 17 December, 3pmTraditional Nine Lessons and Carols Service, with music from the Roseberry Singers and St Leonard’s Church Choir. Cllr Mike Hodgson, Loftus Town Mayor, invites you to join him and his civic guests.

Hear wonderful artists and music at this special time of year.

Guisborough Town Mayor Carol ServiceSt Paulinus Church, Guisborough 11 December, 7pmGuisborough Mayor, Councillor Dennis Teasdale, would like to invite you all to his Christmas Carol Service. Enjoy the festive atmosphere, followed by tea, coffee and a mince pie!

Saltburn, Marske & New Marske Community Carol ServiceSt Mark’s Church, Marske14 December, 7pmThe Fisherman’s choir will be performing and there will be a musical interlude by the junior Marske Brass Band followed by light refreshments.

Photo courtesy: Guisborough Photo Group

Friends of Redcar Cemetery Carol ServiceRedcar Cemetery 10 December, 3pmCome along and join the Friends of Redcar Cemetery at their Christmas Carol Service. Messages will be blessed in the service and message tags are available in advance from Halifax on Redcar High Street and Roseberry Funeral Care on Coatham Road.

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Skelton & Brotton Parish Council & All Saint’s Church, Skelton Community Carol ServiceAll Saint’s Church, Skelton17 December, 4pm

Skelton & Brotton Parish Council & St Margaret’s Church - A Service of Lessons and Carols for the Whole CommunitySt Margaret’s Church, Brotton 17 December, 3.30pmFeaturing Lockwood Band and local school choirs.



Special EventsJoin us for one of our special events where we bring in the festive season with a parade through the streets and then say cheerio with an icy dip in the sea.

New Marske Christmas ParadeNew Marske Sports & Social Club, New Marske 1 December, 5pmFather Christmas, with assistance from Cleveland Fire Brigade, will parade through New Marske. Upon arriving at the Gleneagles Centre there will be entertainment including Punch and Judy, craft stalls and refreshments.

Marske Christmas Festival and Santa ParadeMarske Leisure Centre / Marske Hall7 DecemberCraft fair 3 – 8pm. Santa parade 6pmThis fantastical parade includes Santa and his reindeers, local schools, community groups, pipers and even a marching band! Entertainment on offer will also include a funfair, musical acts, craft fair and singing around the Christmas tree.

Rotary Club of Redcar Boxing Day DipRedcar Promenade 26 December, 11am. £10 registration fee. Come and join hundreds of other Boxing Day dippers run into the icy water of the North Sea at Redcar Beach, raising funds for your favorite charity. All the money you collect goes direct to your chosen charity. (Registration fee includes insurance cover for the event, changing facilities and drying areas.) www.rotaryclubofredcar-dip.com

Photo courtesy of Dave Cocks/RNLI

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Guisborough Christmas Festival Town centre, Guisborough5 DecemberEntertainment 4pm – 7pm. Santa Parade 6pmCome and see the magical Santa parade through the centre of Guisborough. Entertainment for children will also be on offer including an opportunity to visit Santa!



Events across the Tees Valley There is lots going on across the Tees Valley this winter and we have picked out some of the highlights…

Magical Middlesbrough Christmas Light Switch onCentre Square, Middlesbrough23 November, 5pm – 8pmJoin us on Centre Square for the Magical Middlesbrough Christmas lights switch on! Entertainment begins at 5pm, with the live stage show running from 6pm to 7.30pm. Local bands, choirs and community groups will create the most magical music before a finale full of fire dancers and fireworks! Our festive Christmas markets are also opening on the day, along with traditional fairground rides and games.

Hartlepool Wintertide FestivalThe Headland, Hartlepool24 – 26 November In celebration of the Headland and its community, visit this three-day programme of events, activities and entertainment welcoming visitors from far and wide to champion this proud area. www.wintertidefestuk.com


Launch of Stockton Sparkles Stockton High Street 30 November, 5.30pm – 7pm. Lights switch on 6.30pm Stockton’s very own unique Singing Christmas Tree will once again return for the launch of Stockton Sparkles. Join us for a fun-filled evening, hosted by BBC Tees, with lots of festive fun and entertainment to help you get in the Christmas spirit! www.stockton.gov.uk/stocktonsparkles

Magical Middlesbrough Christmas MarketsCentre Square, Middlesbrough 23 November – 17 DecemberA Christmas market will be permanently in position during this time selling a range of goods and festive treats including mulled wine, chocolate, hot food and beverages and Christmas gift ideas. There will be 25 traditional log cabins, a Christmas Grotto where children (and adults!) can visit Santa, and a variety of vintage style fairground rides and attractions. The market will also play host to a variety of entertainment on selected dates throughout the market period. A Bavarian beer tent will be serving a variety of beers, ciders and mulled wine – the perfect place for a Christmas get-together! www.lovemiddlesbrough.com/whats-on

Snow White and the Seven DwarfsDarlington Hippodrome9 December 2017 – 14 January 2018Starring Lee Ryan, Zoe Birkett, Patrick Monahan, Eric Potts and Liam Mellor. www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk


Magical Middlesbrough Reindeer ParadeMiddlesbrough Town Centre 26 November, 1pmThe ever-popular Reindeer Parade will begin at 1pm. As always, talented dance groups, walking artists, choirs, schools and other friends of Santa, as well as the man himself will parade through the town centre to spread the festive spirit. This year’s route is different to make it bigger and better than ever, so it’s not to be missed! Start at Southfield Road and then onto Linthorpe Road, travelling through the High Street, meeting on Corporation Road and finishing on Albert Road to reach the final destination at Centre Square.

Hartlepool Christmas Lights Switch OnNational Museum of the Royal Navy, Hartlepool 1 December, 6pmJoin us for our annual Christmas lights switch on at the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool. www.destinationhartlepool.com

Stockton Sparkles Christmas MarketStockton High Street 30th November – 3rd DecemberNow in its 10th year the Sparkles Christmas Market returns to the high street for four days, helping to bring some extra special magic to Stockton this Christmas. Set in our traditional log cabins. it’s the perfect place to pick up those unique gifts not normally found on the high street, sample delicious tasty treats and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere.

Stockton Sparkles Victorian FairStockton High Street 7 – 10 DecemberOur fantastic Victorian Fair will be on Stockton High Street to help entertain visitors to the town centre, what’s more, all rides are free of charge!


We are really getting into the festive spirit ahead of Christmas. Why not join in on the fun by entering our Santa Selfie competition for a chance to win a cosy Christmas hamper!

Santa Selfie Competition!

For your chance to win just follow these simple steps:

1 Using your festive guide snap a Santa Selfie in your best Christmas pose or most favourite place

2 Like us on facebook at facebook.com/RedcarClevelandEvents

3 Post your Santa Selfie on to our Facebook wall to be in with a chance of winning

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