The Elf Express
Stephenson Steam Railway
Christmas at Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums
Get into the festive spirit with us this Christmas. Explore our venues across Tyneside, enjoy festive activities, and discover unique gifts in our shops.
Christmas Market
Shipley Art Gallery - 23 and 30 November
Needle Felting Workshop - Christmas decorations
Shipley Art Gallery - 15 November
Santa at Jingle Bell Square
South Shields Museum
Make a Christmas Wreath
Shipley Art Gallery - 16, 23 November and 3 December
Fused Glass Decorations with Kimoci Glass
Shipley Art Gallery - 30 November
Needle Felting Workshops: Make a Snowman
Shipley Art Gallery - 6 December
Great North Nights
Winter Wonder(land) - Great North Museum: Hancock - Friday 6 December
Candlelit Tours
Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort - 7 December
Festive Bath Bomb Workshop
Shipley Art Gallery - 7 and 14 December
Winter Warmers
Stephenson Steam Railway - 28 & 29 December
Christmas opening hours
Visitors are advised of the following changes to normal opening hours at our venues over the festive period.
Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort - Closed until 31 March 2025 (except for Candlelit Tours, special events and school/group visits).
Discovery Museum - Closed 25 December 2024 - 1 January 2025 inclusive.
Great North Museum: Hancock - Closed 25 and 26 December 2024 and 1 January 2025.
Hatton Gallery - Closed 22 December 2024 - 5 January 2025 inclusive.
Laing Art Gallery - Closed 25 and 26 December 2024 and 1 January 2025.
Segedunum Roman Fort - Closed 1 December 2024 - 5 January 2025 inclusive.
Shipley Art Gallery - Closed 22 December 2024 - 6 January 2025 inclusive.
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery - Closed 24 December 2024 - 13 January 2025 inclusive.
Stephenson Steam Railway - Closed until 29 March 2025 (except for Elf Express, Winter Warmers and school visits).
Tyne & Wear Archives - Closed 25 December 2024 - 1 January 2025 inclusive.
Christmas Gift Guide
Take a look below at our selection of Christmas gifts in the Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums online shop.
Make sure to order by Friday 13 December (UK) to guarantee delivery before Christmas. Orders made after this date will not arrive before Christmas.
