Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town

Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town A magical festive celebration bringing community, creativity and Christmas cheer to Bishop Auckland. Produced by Bridge Creative and Baccanalia.

An Inclusivents CIC event. This event is being organised by Bridge Creative and Baccanalia, in partnership with Bishop Auckland Town Council, Bishop Auckland Town Hall and The Auckland Project.

🎄✨ Just 6 Weeks to Go! ✨🎄In only six weeks, Bishop Auckland will sparkle once more as it transforms into Christmas Town ...
30/10/2025

🎄✨ Just 6 Weeks to Go! ✨🎄

In only six weeks, Bishop Auckland will sparkle once more as it transforms into Christmas Town — a place of lights, laughter and festive wonder.

🎟️ Friday Golden Passes 56% Sold Out
🎟️ Saturday Tipi & Tidings Passes 71% Sold Out
🎟️ Sunday Grotto 83% Sold Out

✨ Can I buy Passes on the day?

We recommend pre-booking your Passes to avoid disappointment and to secure the advance price before the event begins. Availability on the day cannot be guaranteed, and numbers are limited to keep queues short and the experience truly magical for everyone.

🎟️ Book now and save!
www.bishopaucklandschristmastown.co.uk

📸 Photo: Stuart Bolton

⛵✨ All Aboard the Shuggy Boats! ✨⛵Hold on tight and get ready to laugh as the Shuggy Boats make their Christmas Town deb...
27/10/2025

⛵✨ All Aboard the Shuggy Boats! ✨⛵

Hold on tight and get ready to laugh as the Shuggy Boats make their Christmas Town debut!

A beloved fairground favourite from years gone by, these swinging boats bring old-fashioned fun to the heart of Bishop Auckland. Feel the gentle sway, hear the music play, and share smiles that warm even the chilliest winter days. Perfect for families and friends looking to add a touch of traditional magic to their day.

🌟 Included with your Golden Pass so you can ride until you can't any take anymore.

🎟️ Book your Golden Pass at www.bishopaucklandschristmastown.co.uk

Photo credit - Brian Smith

🎠✨ The Christmas Carousel ✨🎠Round and round it twirls beneath the twinkling lights, filling Christmas Town with music an...
24/10/2025

🎠✨ The Christmas Carousel ✨🎠

Round and round it twirls beneath the twinkling lights, filling Christmas Town with music and magic. The junior carousel is perfect for little riders, with gentle spins, shining horses and festive cheer all around.

Adults can join the fun too by taking a seat in the charming carriage and sharing the moment with their little ones.

A timeless Christmas delight that captures the wonder of winter in every turn.

🌟 Included with your Golden Pass so you can enjoy the magic as many times as you like.

🎟️ Book your Pass now at www.bishopaucklandschristmastown.co.uk

🌙 As night falls over Christmas Town, the Giant Tipis come alive with music, laughter, and festive cheer 🪵🔥 Thur 4 Dec |...
22/10/2025

🌙 As night falls over Christmas Town, the Giant Tipis come alive with music, laughter, and festive cheer 🪵🔥

Thur 4 Dec | The Big Christmas Quiz | 7pm
Fri 5 Dec | The Big Christmas Party | 8pm
Sat 6 Dec | The Motown Gospel Choir | 8pm
Sun 7 Dec | Christmas Classics with Wor Vera | 4pm

💛 Your Golden Pass includes entry to our enchanting evening shows. However, Tipi & Tidings Pass holders will have priority entry, and access will be on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to capacity.

As the stars appear and the night grows merry, the Tipis transform into an 18+ space after 8pm on Friday and Saturday evenings.

🍷 So gather your friends, raise a glass, and let the warmth of the Tipis carry you into a night of Christmas magic.

🎟️ Grab your passes while you can at www.bishopaucklandschristmastown.co.uk

✨ Is Christmas Town free to attend? ✨Yes! The magic of Christmas Town is open to everyone. 🎄You can wander through the C...
21/10/2025

✨ Is Christmas Town free to attend? ✨

Yes! The magic of Christmas Town is open to everyone. 🎄

You can wander through the Christmas Market, sample delicious street food, sip festive drinks at the outdoor bars, and enjoy wandering performers filling the air with laughter and song.

The whole town will be alive with the sights, sounds and scents of Christmas for everyone to enjoy. We've got lots of Instagrammable installations, too, for those magic memories that will last forever.

🎟️ Passes are required if you’d like to experience the attractions such as the fairground rides, ice rink, Santa’s Grotto, or to step inside the heated Tipis for live entertainment and cosy festive cheer.

Discover more at www.bishopaucklandschristmastown.co.uk/info

🎡✨ The Ferris Wheel is back ✨🎡High above the twinkling lights of Christmas Town, the Ferris Wheel turns slowly against t...
20/10/2025

🎡✨ The Ferris Wheel is back ✨🎡

High above the twinkling lights of Christmas Town, the Ferris Wheel turns slowly against the winter sky. From the top, you can see the whole Market Place shimmers with music, laughter, and the glow of festive cheer below.

Take a moment to soak it all in, hold someone’s hand, and feel the wonder of Christmas from a new height.

🌟 Included with your Golden Pass – unlimited rides throughout the event!

Let the magic lift you up and make memories that sparkle long after the fairylights fade.

🎟️ Book your Golden Pass at www.bishopaucklandschristmastown.co.uk

🎄✨ Happy Friday! Hit the share button ⬇️ The official Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town 2025 Brochure has landed!Get read...
17/10/2025

🎄✨ Happy Friday! Hit the share button ⬇️ The official Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town 2025 Brochure has landed!

Get ready for four magical days of festive fun — from the Christmas Market and Ferris Wheel to Santa’s Grotto, live shows, and the Giant Tipi Bar 🍷🎅

📖 Have a flick through the pages below and start planning your visit. Book while tickets last at www.bishopaucklandschristmastown.co.uk ☃️

Got a question? Just drop it in the comments below 👇🏻🧝

✨ Is Christmas Town cashless this year? ✨Not at all! In Christmas Town, a jingle of coins and the tap of cards are both ...
17/10/2025

✨ Is Christmas Town cashless this year? ✨

Not at all! In Christmas Town, a jingle of coins and the tap of cards are both welcome. 💫

Most of our traders and the Box Office accept both cash and card, so you can choose whichever suits you best as you wander through the market stalls, sip mulled drinks, and enjoy the festive fun.

It’s all part of keeping the magic easy and merry. 🎁

🔗 Find more FAQs at www.bishopaucklandschristmastown.co.uk/info

✨ Breakfast with Santa & Baby Meets Santa ✨This Christmas, in the heated Giant Tipis, the smell of pastries and the soun...
16/10/2025

✨ Breakfast with Santa & Baby Meets Santa ✨

This Christmas, in the heated Giant Tipis, the smell of pastries and the sound of laughter fill the air… 🎅

🧁 Breakfast with Santa
Saturday 6 December | 10am to 11am | £10 per person
Start your day warm and merry inside the cosy heated Tipis, with a breakfast selection and hot drinks while Santa makes his way from table to table, spreading cheer.

👶 Baby Meets Santa
Friday 5 December | 10am to 12pm | £20 per family
A calm drop-in designed for little ones under 3. Meet Santa, smile for the camera, and take home a beautiful keepsake photo.
🐶 Four-legged family members welcome

You don't need a Golden Pass to book this experience.

Step into the story and make your first Christmas memories sparkle. ✨

Secure Your Place at Christmas Town Today! at www.bishopaucklandschristmastown.co.uk

14/10/2025

Bishop Auckland Town Council has announced a brand-new addition to this year’s festive celebrations – a spectacular Christmas Parade taking place on Friday 5 December at 6:30pm, right in the heart of the town.

✨ What time is Christmas Town open? ✨This December, Christmas Town awakens, and the Market Place glows with wonder. 🎄✨ H...
14/10/2025

✨ What time is Christmas Town open? ✨

This December, Christmas Town awakens, and the Market Place glows with wonder. 🎄

✨ Here’s when that magic will be yours:

Thursday 4 December | 4pm to 9pm
Friday 5 December | 4pm to 9pm (Heated Tipis until midnight)
Saturday 6 December | 10am to 8pm (Heated Tipis until midnight)
Sunday 7 December | 10am to 6pm

Four days of laughter, twinkling lights, mulled aromas, and festive delight await.

🔗 Find more info at: bishopaucklandschristmastown.co.uk/info/

Your first Tipi Headliner is here… and it’s a show you won’t want to miss! 🎄Get ready to reach out and feel the love as ...
13/10/2025

Your first Tipi Headliner is here… and it’s a show you won’t want to miss! 🎄

Get ready to reach out and feel the love as we welcome the incredible Motown Gospel Choir - live at Christmas Town for one unforgettable night! ❤️✨

After wowing audiences across multiple venues in 2024 and 2025, this powerhouse choir is bringing the timeless sounds of Motown to life — packed with legendary hits from Dancing in the Street to I Want You Back, all sprinkled with festive cheer and their signature gospel harmonies. 🎶

Led by the amazing Rachel Modest - semi-finalist on ITV’s The Voice and celebrated gospel director - the Motown Gospel Choir delivers a set bursting with energy, soul, and those spine-tingling harmonies that will have you dancing All Night Long! 💃🕺

📅 Saturday 6th December 2025

🕗 8pm – Midnight

📍 Bishop Auckland Christmas Town Tipis, DL14 7PB

🎟️ Available with a Golden Pass

or

🏕️ For priority entry, grab a Tipi & Tidings Pass

Secure your spot now and be part of a magical night of music, joy and festive sparkle! ✨

👉 Follow the choir:
Instagram:
Facebook: The Motown Gospel Choir with Rachel Modest
TikTok:

🎟️ Get your Christmas Town Pass now to see the Motown Gospel Choir live in the Tipis on Saturday 6th December 2025! www.bishopaucklandschristmastown.co.uk/

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Market Place
Bishop Auckland

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 3pm
Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm

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