Accessibility and Opening Time Notices – Before planning your visit, please check our Visitor Notices for the latest accessibility and opening time information. Click here to view.

Accessibility and Opening Time Notices – Before planning your visit, please check our Visitor Notices for the latest accessibility and opening time information. Click here to view.
Every year, NE1 welcomes families to participate in this tremendously popular sell-out event. Children collect their maps, pencils and Santa hats before going on their adventure. Following the map, families complete the clues across the city, filling out the answers which give them a chance of winning a series of fantastic prizes with local businesses.
With stops on the way, children can get creative at the craft checkpoints before continuing the trail.
Ending at Newcastle Cathedral, enjoy a wholesome and free day for the children to enjoy. There is always a merry atmosphere in the Cathedral, and lots to do, including face-painting, storytelling, creative sections and a hot chocolate station with whipped cream and marshmallows, as well as the chance to meet the main man himself, Santa Claus!
We’re pleased that NE1 will be joining forces this year with the wonderful team from Olive & Bean, who will be running a ‘decorate your own cookie’ station in the Cathedral. Before leaving, each child is given a free goodie bag full of Christmas treats.
How to take part
It’s completely free to take part in Search for Santa, but you must have tickets pre-booked. This year, you can get Search for Santa tickets from 12pm on Monday 4 November via the NE1 website. You’ll be able to reserve tickets for a maximum of four children – be quick, though, as spaces move fast!
Please note: This event is organised by the NE1 Business Improvement District, not Newcastle Cathedral. For any questions, please contact NE1 directly through their website.