Experience the Magic of
Christmas at
Newgate!
Join us for festive fun, Santa visits, markets, music, and community cheer.
( Limited slots available – book early to avoid disappointment!)
Little Light Lantern Walk
A FREE Community Event, our Little Light Lantern walk takes place on 13th December at 3.30pm and is a gentle stroll from Newgate Centre, down Fore Bondgate to St Anne's Church in Bishop Auckland Marketplace for a special 4pm Christmas service.
While FREE, this event is limited numbers so book a ticket if you wish to take part.
Get Involved With Carolling around The Giving Tree.
We’re inviting local schools, community groups, and charities to take part in our Christmas celebrations.
From carolling around the Giving Tree to our Charity Gift Wrap station, there are lots of ways to join in.
Come Post A Letter To Santa
Our North Pole Delivery Service approved postbox is located next to our Elf Service Kiosk, just next to the giving tree.
You can post a letter for free and if you wish to receive a reply then ask our Elves to book you a reply for £3.50.
Your child will watch their letter get the official delivery service stamp and our Elves will ask you to confirm the address for the reply which will be delivered before Christmas.
Note - this reply is not as detailed as those booked with your Santa Tickets as an add-on. They are two different types of letter.
Giving Tree
Our much-loved Giving Tree returns this year, supporting local grassroot charities.
Launching 14th November 2025 and accepting gifts up until Christmas Eve, our partners this year are two fantastic, good causes local to the town, Cornerstone Supported Housing and Counselling and Woodhouse Close Community Centre.
To take part, simply collect a gift request tag from the tree, purchase your gift and then drop it back off, with the tag at one of the giving stations in each of our stores.
What’s On At Newgate Centre This Christmas
Here’s a few key dates for your calendar:
Giving Tree Launches
14th November
Christmas Market
4th - 7th December
Lantern Making Craft Activities
13thDecember 10am - 3pm
Little Light Lantern Walk
13th December 3.30pm
Santa Arrives
22nd November
Christmas Market
11th - 13th December
Community Carols Around The Giving Tree
21st December
10am - 3pm
Santa’s Last Day
21st December
