Everything You Need to Know About… NE1’s Search for Santa
Check out our handy guide to this year's edition of Search for Santa
NE1’s annual festive trail through Newcastle city centre is returning for 2024, bringing a day packed full of Christmas fun for kids and their families.
Since its inaugural edition back in 2018, Search for Santa has become one of the city’s most loved festive events with hundreds of kids attending each year and embarking on a clue-filled mission to find the Big Man in Red.
Here’s a handy guide to this year’s Search for Santa, including how to take part and all the festive fun on offer during the day.
What is NE1’s Search for Santa?
Search for Santa is our annual and much-loved festive trail, designed for kids and their families to enjoy in the run-up to Christmas.
Kids are given a trail map full of clues they have to solve which lead them through the city on a festive quest to find Santa himself. They get a Santa hat to wear to help get them into the festive spirit and get to take part in a fun Christmas craft stop-off and other fun along the way.
When is it happening?
This year’s Search for Santa takes place on Saturday 30th November.
Where is it happening?
Search for Santa starts at Northern Stage, where attendees sign in and get their trail maps and Santa hats. The trail weaves through the city centre, and ends at Newcastle Cathedral where Santa and a whole host of festive fun will be waiting to greet them.
What do kids who complete the trail get?
Every kid who completes the trail will get a gift box of Christmas goodies. There'll also be opportunities to win some amazing prizes from our wonderful city supporters, including; John Lewis, Northern Lights, Eldon Square and Tyne Theatre and Opera House.
To be in with a chance of winning, all parents/guardians need to do is enter their email in the space provided on the Search for Santa map and hand it in at the end at the end of the trail. Winners will be randomly drawn and contacted via email by the NE1 team.
What’s new for 2024?
We’re pleased to share we’re joining forces with the wonderful team from Olive & Bean this year who will be running a ‘decorate your own cookie’ station in the Cathedral. The trail will also take families through the magical Christmas Village, a new addition to the 2024 Newcastle Christmas Markets.
Sounds brilliant! How do I take part?
This year, you can get for Search for Santa tickets from 12pm on Monday 4th November. You’ll be able to reserve tickets for a maximum of four children - be quick though, as spaces move fast! Stay tuned for details on how to book coming your way soon.
How much does it cost?
It’s completely free to take part in Search for Santa, but you must have tickets pre-booked.
What happens if I’m not successful getting tickets?
You will be placed on a waiting list and may receive an invitation via email if any tickets become available.
What happens if I'm lucky enough to get tickets but can no longer attend?
If you're no longer able to attend, it's SUPER important that you let the NE1 team know right away as there will be hundreds of children who would love the chance to meet Santa this Christmas and we'd love to offer them your space.
If you can no longer attend, please contact Kitty Brown on 0191 235 7098 or at [email protected] as soon as possible.
We think you’ll all agree that NE1’s Search for Santa offers a tonne of festive fun for families in Newcastle – and all for free too! If you and your little ones want to take part this year, make sure to get your tickets from 12pm on Monday 4th November.
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