NewcastleGateshead’s drum strikes a festive beat to add some seasonal sparkle to the twin cities at this magical time of year.
The festive fun includes outdoor ice-skating, performances, pantomimes and Christmas markets. FREE events include the return of the award-winning Enchanted Parks for its third year when Saltwell Park will be transformed into a magical and memorable evening winter walk. Also returning is the Frost Fair and new for New Year the Winter Carnival parade which this year brings some traditional South American and South Asian carnival warmth to Newcastle city centre.
The award-winning Enchanted Parks returns, transforming Saltwell Park in Gateshead into a magical night-time winter wonderland, like no other. A traditional open air Frost Fair provides the ideal shopping opportunity to buy something a little more unique and Winter Carnival will Light up Newcastle with music, colour and dance.
NewcastleGateshead Winter Festival 09 is part of NewcastleGateshead's world-class festivals and events programme. Register your details with us and be the first to hear about this and our other world-class festivals and events. You could even win a prize.
