AUTUMN/WINTER EVENTS GUIDE 2021

Discover the fantastic museum and beautiful one hundred acre park for exciting exhibitions and events to enjoy throughout the year.

Preston Park Museum and Grounds Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3RH

Telephone 01642 527375

www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk

@prestonparkmuseum

@pparkmuseum

@pparkmuseum

Visit Stockton’s active travel centre, offering free cycle parking in the town centre along with regular guided rides and walks. 147 High Street, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1PL

Telephone 01642 617672

www.thehubstockton.wordpress.com

@thehubstockton TheHubStockton

Explore the fantastic leisure facilities in our Borough, including Billingham Forum, Splash, Thornaby Pavilion, Thornaby Pool, Ingleby Barwick and Tees Barrage.

www.teesactive.co.uk www.activ8fitnessclubs.co.uk

@teesactive @teesactive

www.goclimb.co.uk

www.airtrail.co.uk

www.forumicearena.co.uk

www.tbiwwc.com

Green Dragon Yard, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1AT

Telephone 01642 606525

www.georgiantheatre.co.uk

@thegeorgiantheatre @georgian_stcktn

RSPB Saltholme

Seaton Carew Rd, Port Clarence, Middlesbrough TS2 1TU

Telephone 01642 546625

www.rspb.org.uk/saltholme

@rspbsaltholmeandnortheast @RSPBSaltholme

Queensway, Billingham TS23 2LJ

Telephone 01642 552663

www.forumtheatrebillingham.co.uk

@forumtheatrebillingham @theatre_forum

Dovecot Street, Stockton TS18 1LL

Telephone 01642 525199

www.arconline.co.uk

@ARCStocktonArtsCentre @arcstockton

Libraries

There’s always something going on at one of our libraries, including a wide range of events and activities to suit all ages and interests. Enjoy everything from themed children’s crafts sessions to author events.

www.stockton.gov.uk/libraries @StocktonLibraries

153A High St, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1PL

To sign up for the latest news and ticket information visit:

www.stocktonglobe.co.uk

@TheGlobe Stockton @globestockton

Our busy programme of exciting events and activities runs throughout the year. You can browse all our events and get the latest updates at

www.enjoyteesvalley.com/stockton-on-tees

Please note: All events are correct at time of printing but are subject to change. Please visit www.enjoyteesvalley.com/stockton-on-tees for full details.

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BEHIND THE SEAMS 8 October 2021 – 20 February 2022 Preston Park Museum & Grounds Behind the Seams returns this autumn with a new selection of iconic costumes to admire. Featuring 30 well-loved outfits from the big and small screen, including The Crown, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Fantastic Beasts, It’s a Sin, Renee Zellweger as Judy Garland and Shakespeare in Love. Tickets are now on-sale at www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk Pre-booking is essential.

OCTOBER

TEES SMALL BOATS HEAD RACE Saturday 9 October • 9am start • River Tees between Jubilee and Millennium Bridge, Stockton Enjoy watching the race from the banks of the River Tees.

YARM FAIR Thursday 21 October – Saturday 23 October • Various • Yarm High StreetEnjoy watching the race from the banks of the River Tees.

MAGICAL CREATURES Saturday 23 October – Sunday 31 October Preston Park Museum & Grounds Get dressed up in your best witch or wizard costume and head to Preston Park Museum for a magical day of fun this October half term. Can you find the magical creatures hidden in our Woodland Walk? Normal museum admission applies www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk

POP-UP PUMPKIN PATCH From Saturday 23 October until the pumpkins are gone! Preston Park Museum & Grounds Pick your perfect pumpkin from our pop-up pumpkin patch in the orchard, with lots of opportunities for photos, as well as child-size wheelbarrows for little ones to use. There will be a limited number of pumpkins, so please check availability before you visit. Tickets can be purchased from the museum and there will be a small charge per pumpkin.

OCTOBER

HALLOWEEN SPOOKY WALK Sunday 31 October • 4pm, 5pm, 7pm and 8pm Preston Park Museum & Grounds A curious Halloween quest at Preston Park: A magical bottle, protector of the Borough is missing. Ever since the bottle’s disappearance, mysterious things have been happening! We need you to help us unlock the magic.

Our two earlier walks are suitable for those aged under 11 and their adults. Our two later twilight walks are not recommended for those aged 11 or under.

Tickets are now on sale at www.stockton.gov.uk/spookywalk.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHT & COLOUR Wednesday 3 November • 4pm – 9pm ARC, StocktonThe Festival of Light and Colour is Stockton’s annual celebration to mark the festival of Diwali. This year it will be held both in person and online with a series of activities and opportunities for people of all ages to take part. Book tickets online at www.arconline.co.uk

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER

STOCKTON FIREWORKS Sunday 7 November • 5pm – 7pm (Display at 6.30pm) • Stockton RiversideJoin us for our annual fireworks spectacular!

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY Sunday 14 November • Locations including Billingham Green, Norton Cricket Club (Saturday 13 Nov 10:15am), Cenotaph, Stockton High Street and Parish Church, Thornaby Cenotaph, Wolviston Village Green, Yarm Parish Church and High Street war memorial Remembrance Sunday services will be taking place across the Borough including a two minute’s silence 11am.

NOVEMBER

STOCKTON SPARKLES Thursday 25 November – Sunday 19 December • Stockton Town CentreStockton Sparkles returns from Thursday 25 November with an abundance of festive fun and entertainment including our spectacular light switch on, street theatre, reindeer parade and much more!

STOCKTON SPARKLES LIGHT SWITCH ON Thursday 25 November Entertainment starts at 5:30pm Light switch on 6:30pm • Stockton High StreetThis year’s programme will launch with live music plus our spectacular light switch on, followed by carols under the Christmas tree. Plus, don’t miss the return of our popular free Victorian fair.

INGLEBY BARWICK LIGHT SWITCH ON AND SANTA VISIT Friday 26 November • 6pm • Myton Pub Car Park, Ingleby BarwickJoin Ingleby Barwick Community Partnership for their annual ‘Big Light Switch On’ event, including a visit from Santa.

BILLINGHAM LIGHT SWITCH ON Saturday 27 November • 5pm • Billingham Town CentreJoin Billingham Town Council for a festive evening of fun.

NOVEMBER

NORTON ADVENT TRAIL Saturday 27 November – Friday 24 December • Norton High StreetVisit Norton and see Norton Village illuminated with beautiful Advent windows. Don’t forget to pick up a trail map from participating businesses to take part in the Advent Trail.

MEET SANTA’S REINDEERS AT PRESTON PARK MUSEUM 27 November – 24 December 2021 • Drop in • Preston Park Museum Make your Christmas extra special with a trip to Preston Park Museum to meet Santa’s reindeers. You will need to purchase a museum ticket or show a valid annual pass to visit the reindeers. There’s no need to pre-book, you can purchase tickets for the museum when you arrive. You will also be able to purchase reindeer food during your visit for £1 (cash only). www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk

CHRISTMAS MARKETS AND SPIEGELTENT Thursday 2 – Sunday 5 December Stockton High StreetThis year’s Stockton Sparkles Christmas Market and Spiegeltent will bring musical performances, activities and all your favourite festive treats. Visit www.enjoyteesvalley.co.uk/stockton-on-tees for opening times

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

STOCKTON SPARKLES REINDEER LANTERN PARADE Sunday 5 December • 4pm Stockton High Street Join participants from across the Borough for a very special moonlight Sparkles Lantern Parade. Led by a small herd of beautiful Cairngorm Reindeers, spectacular light artists and not forgetting Santa himself, the parade will be a dazzling array of colour and light through the heart of Stockton High Street.

YARM CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHT SWITCH ON AND CAROLS ON THE COBBLESSunday 5 December • Yarm High StreetJoin us on Yarm High Street for a Christmas celebration as we illuminate the Christmas tree, followed by the popular Carols on the Cobbles singalong.

THORNABY LIGHT SWITCH ON FEATURING THE SINGING CHRISTMAS TREEFriday 10 December • 6:30pm • Thornaby Five LampsThe singing Christmas tree continues its tour of the Borough and this year is stopping in Thornaby as part of their Christmas light switch on. Join communities around the tree and get in the Christmas spirit by joining in with some much loved carols.

FRIENDS OF ROPNER PARK – CHRISTMAS FAIRSunday 12 December • 11am – 1pm • Ropner ParkGet into the Yuletide spirit at the annual Christmas Fair. There’ll be lots of stalls to find that special Christmas gift, mulled wine and cake, Father Christmas and much more.

DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS IN NORTON AND CAROLS ON THE GREEN Sunday 19 December • 10am – 4pm followed by Carols on the Green at 4:30pm • Norton Parish Hall and Norton Green Visit Norton and meet some of Santa’s beautiful reindeer. Plus join us from 4:30pm for Norton’s popular Carols on the Green festive singalong. For more information visit www.welovenorton.com

SANTA ON WHEELS Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 December Santa on Wheels is back touring the Borough this Christmas. Watch out for further details coming soon!

INGLEBY BARWICK CHRISTMAS MARKETFriday 24 December • 4:30pm • Myton Pub Car Park, Ingleby BarwickGet those last minute presents and festive treats at the Ingleby Barwick Christmas market.

CHRISTMAS EVE MAGIC ON YARM HIGH STREETFriday 24 December • Mid morning onwards • Yarm High StreetVisit Yarm High Street for those unique last minute gifts. Watch out for some festive fun and take selfies with some singing Christmas crackers, break-dancing santas and badly behaved giant Christmas robins - all accompanied by great local musical talent.

DECEMBER