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Newcastle outdoor ice rink - Skating at Life 08 November 2008 - 22 February 2009 Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11ap-6pm Centre for Life, Times Square, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear NE1 4EP Cost: Variable - see website for details The North East's most popular outdoor ice rink is back in Newcastle this Christmas...

Newcastle Winter Festival 2008 - Enchanted Parks, Glow and Glowmobiles December 2008 Various locations around Newcastle Cost: FREE Newcastle Winter Festival 2008 is the place to be for seasonal fun. As well as the city's regular winter activities, such as ice rinks, pantomimes, theatre, concerts...

Newcastle Open Air Ice Rink, 08 November 2008 - 22 February 2009 Centre for Life, Times Square, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear The Newcastle Open Air Ice Rink, the North East's most popular ice rink is back! Perfect for a family outing, Christmas celebration or a skate with your mates, there's no better...

Newcastle Christmas Markets, 24 November - 06 December 2008 Grey's Monument, Newcastle Cost: FREE The 2008 Newcastle Continental Market will start on Monday 24 November until Saturday 6 December. Selling everything from traditional Russian dolls to French corduroy caps, scarves and Dutch pancakes...

Newcastle Christmas Lights Switch-on, Thursday 20 November 2008 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne 4.30-6.30pm. Lights switch-on 6.30pm Cost: FREE The 2008 festive season will get off to a roaring start in Newcastle when the Hairy Bikers come to town to switch on the Christmas lights.The motorcycle mad...