Everything You Need to Know About… NE1's 24 Doors of Christmas
NE1 is once again staging 24 Doors Of Christmas, a chance to get behind the doors of Newcastle's most interesting buildings.
One of the NE1 team’s finest contributions to Newcastle’s cultural landscape is 24 Doors Of Christmas, an annual opportunity to get inside some of the city’s most interesting and important venues, presented with a wonderful Christmas theme.
We’ve collected all the details you need to know to help you make the most of this excellent opportunity to see the city and its buildings in a whole new way this festive season.
What is NE1’s 24 Doors Of Christmas?
Each Christmas, NE1 creates a three-dimensional advent calendar as some of the city’s most important cultural and civic venues throw open their doors for the day. From theatres and galleries, to museums and churches, each of these buildings will be offering increased access and sometimes exclusive tours for a day each, in the build-up to Christmas. You can explore behind the scenes, learn about what happens there and peek into rarely seen corners of buildings you might pass every day.
When is it taking place?
Like most advent calendars, NE1's 24 Doors runs from December 1st to December 24th (Christmas Eve), with a different venue welcoming you through its doors each day. This year, the calendar will be split, with the first twelve doors announced on the official Newcastle’s Christmas website on Thursday 14th November, and the following twelve doors announced on Thursday 21st November. You'll be able to book tickets from 12pm on both those dates.
Which venues are taking part this year?
Tour places for the first 12 venues have all been snapped up now, but fear not because we’ve got 12 more amazing spaces and places for you to explore from 13th December to Christmas Eve!
Lovers of a tipple or two will be happy to learn that both Wylam Brewery and brand-new distillery Moonshiner’s Institute are offering tours with the chance to sample some of their wares.
For culture vultures, there’s exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of Theatre Royal and Tyne Theatre & Opera House while foodies won’t want to miss the doughnut decorating workshop that’s happening at Deep North.
History buff? How does exploring the likes of Bessie Surtees House, The Guildhall and the Edith Adamson Carillon sound? And, as always, 24 Doors will finish off with the chance to wander around the gorgeous Newcastle Cathedral on Christmas Eve.
Check out all the venues taking part this year and get your places booked at the official Newcastle’s Christmas website.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are completely free, but booking is essential because each tour has limited spaces and these fill up quickly.
How do I book a place?
Booking couldn’t be more simple. Just visit Newcastle's Christmas, choose the venue(s) you’d like to visit and click through to the booking page where you can choose from the available slots for your visit. Please note that tickets for doors 1-12 will be available from Thursday 14th November from 12pm, and tickets for doors 13-24 will be available from Thursday 21st November from 12pm.
NE1's 24 Doors of Christmas really is a much-loved fixture on the city's festive calendar, with so many fascinating venues taking part and embracing the spirit of Christmas - from history-laden ancient landmarks to up-to-the-minute cultural hotspots.
If you'd like to get involved, check out which venues are taking part at the official Newcastle's Christmas website and get your place booked.
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