Every weekend from Saturday 30 November – Sunday 22 December
Experience the magic of a traditional Christmas full of wonder and delight! Our enchanting Victorian Street and museum is a wonderful place to make Christmas memories with family and friends.
What’s on this Christmas?
Christmas elf trail
Take a magical, wintery walk on the Victorian Street and follow our Christmas elf trail. Plus, look out for our real-life cheeky elves! Find out more about our Christmas elf trail
Festive makeover
Experience our traditional festive makeover with twinkly lights hung above the cobbles, Christmas trees and festive wreaths decorating our Victorian Street.
Games in the galleries
Explore our museum galleries and discover our pop-up family games with a festive twist!
Festive arts and crafts
Make something festive to take home in our Get Crafty sessions. Drop-in from 10am – 3pm.
Community choirs
Soak up the wonderful atmosphere with our community choirs and performers (selected times and dates).
Community Christmas tree display
See our beautiful community Christmas tree display, which will be open from Saturday 30 November – Sunday 22 December. Inspired by the Victorian Street and park, local community groups have been working hard to create their festive tree. Thanks to the following groups who have been involved in this fantastic project: A Warm Welcome SBC, Darlington College art students with Anna Mcintyre, High Clarence Primary School, Preston Park Five Star Families, Preston Park Volunteers, Preston Park Young Producers and Tees Valley Museums activity group for people with Dementia and their carers.
Festive food demo
Barefoot Kitchen will be making her favourite festive recipes in our Victorian Demonstration Kitchen on Sunday 15 December, 11am – 2pm (suitable for vegetarians and vegans, as well as gluten free). Find out more about the Festive food demo
Museum gift shop
Don’t forget to pop into our museum gift shop for some Christmas shopping while you’re here! Browse our exciting range of unique and special gifts, from traditional wooden toys and games to beautiful festive decorations and stunning seasonal homeware.
Do I need to book?
There’s no need to book, just turn up on the day. You will need to purchase a museum ticket or show a valid pass. See our museum admission prices.
When is it on?
Activities will take place every weekend from Saturday 30 November – Sunday 22 December.
Special events
Meet Father Christmas
*last few tickets remaining*
This is a pre-bookable, ticketed event. Find out more.
Are there any reindeers this year?
The reindeers will be taking a break this year due to the building work taking place to transform Preston Park Museum.
