Newcastle Christmas Village prices revealed for carousel and festive treats

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Newcastle as the city gears up for the big launch this weekend of a major festive attraction.

The Christmas Market will open at 10am on Saturday and visitors will find an expanded set-up this year as well as a host of new attractions. The main difference will be an entire Christmas Village taking over Old Eldon Square which will have plenty to interest children.

A festive tipi there will be home to Santa Stories sessions and tickets for these festive tales will include a hot chocolate for young ones and a certificate confirming they are on the 'nice list'. There also will be an Elf Workshop, explaining all about elf life, and a Rockin’ Reindeer stage hosting a five-week programme of festive films, character appearances and craft activities.

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A fairground carousel and a giant Christmas tree will add to the sparkling atmosphere of the 'village' which will include some merchandise and sweet treats stalls too while the traditional main market will be laid out around the nearby Monument along with new 'North Pole' igloos offering a unique dining experience. The new Christmas Village will be free to enter but families no doubt will be wondering about costs so here's a round-up of some prices to give an idea of what's in store.

Newcastle Christmas Village prices

Santa Stories - £8.50 for children and £2 for adults

Elf School - £7 for one child and one adult

Rockin Reindeer - £3 per person

Toasting marshmallows - £4 each

Carousel ride - £4 on Monday to Friday; £5 at weekends

For further information about all the attractions and to book the ticketed options see here. For the list of the city's Christmas Market stalls around the nearby Monument and the opening times over the festive period see here.