Santa's Grotto

Santa's Grotto comes to Blackfriars Restaurant and Parlour Bar on 23 December, a few days before Christmas, in the heart of Newcastle city centre. It's a festive experience for children, with the visit to meet Santa as the main event.

Before they get to the big man himself, there's a bit of doing to keep them occupied. The session includes arts and crafts and cookie decorating, so the kids can make something and decorate a treat while they wait for their turn. It's the kind of thing that fills the time and keeps them busy, rather than just standing in a queue.

Blackfriars is right in the city centre, and this sits among the seasonal events and pop-up activities that fill Newcastle throughout December, alongside the Christmas Markets and the NE1 Screen on the Green. If you're already planning a trip into town for the markets, it's an easy one to slot in.

It all happens on 23 December at Blackfriars Restaurant and Parlour Bar, with arts and crafts, cookie decorating, and the visit to Santa as the three parts of the experience.