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Christmas can be loud, bright and busy. These events have been adapted by the venues themselves: quieter music, softer lights, smaller groups or extra time. Each card shows what the venue says is different, the dates and how to book. Places for relaxed sessions often go quickly, so book early.
- Look for a visual guide or social story on the listing; many venues send one when you book.
- Ask the venue if a carer goes free and whether you can bring ear defenders or a comfort item.
- Ask where the quiet space is, so you know where to go if you need a break.
County Durham
- Relaxed Santa visit · Murton, Seaham
Relaxed Santa Sessions
Every Saturday, 10:00am to 10:30am, during the grotto run (7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026)
- Adapted
- Relaxed Santa visit · Darlington
SEND Santa Experience
Tue 22 Dec 2026, 4:00-4:30pm (ages 8 and under); 4:30-5:00pm session for ages 9+ is fully booked
- Adapted
- Carer ticket
Tyne and Wear
Relaxed event · Newcastle upon TyneThe Christmas Sorting Office (every show relaxed)
21 Nov 2026 to 2 Jan 2027; most days 10:30am and 12:30pm, some 3:00pm shows
- Adapted
Relaxed Santa visit · Newcastle upon TyneThe Santa Experience: Relaxed Sessions
Sun 22 Nov 2026, 10:00-11:45am and 3:30-5:15pm; Sun 6 Dec 2026, 11:45am-1:00pm
- Adapted
- Carer ticket
Relaxed screening · Newcastle upon TyneRelaxed Christmas films at Tyneside Cinema
Elf: Sun 29 Nov 2026. The Polar Express: Sun 6 Dec and Sun 13 Dec 2026. The Grinch (2018): Sun 20 Dec 2026. All at 10:30am in the Roxy screen
- Adapted
- Carer ticket
- Relaxed Santa visit · Rowlands Gill, Gateshead
Visit Father Christmas at Gibside Stables: Relaxed Timeslot
10:35-11:10am on 29 Nov and 5, 6, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 Dec 2026
- Adapted
- Carer ticket
- Relaxed Santa visit · Birtley
Santa's Quiet Grotto
Fri 4 Dec 2026, 10-minute slots 2:10-5:30pm; Tue 8 Dec 2026, 9:10am-12:30pm
- Adapted
- Carer ticket
- Visual guide
Relaxed panto · Newcastle upon TyneJack and the Beanstalk: Relaxed Performance
Sun 6 Dec 2026, 12:00pm (a second relaxed show is Wed 6 Jan 2027, 12:00pm)
- Adapted
- Relaxed event · Newcastle upon Tyne
The Snow Queen: Relaxed Performances
Tue 15 Dec 2026, 1:30pm; Mon 28 Dec 2026, 6:00pm
- Adapted
- Relaxed event · Gateshead
The Snowman in Concert: Relaxed Performance
Wed 23 Dec 2026, 2:00pm (relaxed and BSL interpreted)
- Adapted
Relaxed panto · SunderlandThe Further Adventures of Peter Pan: Relaxed Performance
Mon 28 Dec 2026 (time not shown on listing)
- Adapted
Tees Valley
- Relaxed event · Middlesbrough
Classical Café: The Snowman
Sun 29 Nov 2026, 3:00pm (doors 2:15pm)
- Adapted
- Relaxed Santa visit · Stockton-on-Tees
Santa's Quiet Grotto
Fri 4 Dec 2026, 2:10-5:30pm; Tue 8 Dec 2026, 9:10am-12:30pm (10-minute slots)
- Adapted
- Carer ticket
- Visual guide
Northumberland
- Relaxed Santa visit · Ponteland
Santa's Quiet Grotto
Fri 4 Dec 2026, 2:10-5:30pm; Tue 8 Dec 2026, 9:10am-12:30pm (10-minute slots)
- Adapted
- Carer ticket
- Visual guide
Relaxed Santa visit · AshingtonFestive Tales: Relaxed Sessions
5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 Dec 2026, 3:00pm (30 minutes)
- Adapted
- Carer ticket
- Visual guide
- Relaxed event · Hexham
The Snow Globe (every show relaxed)
Every show from 5 to 31 Dec 2026 is relaxed; show times vary between 10am and 4pm
- Adapted
- Relaxed Santa visit · Cambo, Morpeth
Quiet Father Christmas Experience
Sun 13 Dec 2026 and Tue 22 Dec 2026, 10:00-11:00am (arrive 15 minutes early)
- Adapted
- Carer ticket