BACCANALIA

BACCANALIA We are a cultural hub in County Durham, dedicated to bringing unforgettable experiences through food, music, arts, and entertainment.

From street food markets to cabarets and festivals, join us in celebrating community and creativity! The driving force behind Baccanalia is the sentiment that 'we don’t live to work, we work to live.' We're a new kind of Festival & Events company, that strives to provide the people of Bishop Auckland and its surrounding towns and villages with the best possible opportunities for social, cultural a

nd creative engagement. This notion of community spirit is at the heart of what Baccanalia aims to achieve through its public programme. Local people will be at the forefront of all endeavours where we’ll have the chance to engage on our own terms, in ways that suit us, within the context of our local identity and share this with those who visit. Baccanalia is a business built out of a local passion for social excellence.

🎄✨ Christmas Magic in Full Swing at Bishop Auckland’s Christmas Town! 🎅❄️Let’s face it – Christmas might officially be “...
02/12/2024

🎄✨ Christmas Magic in Full Swing at Bishop Auckland’s Christmas Town! 🎅❄️

Let’s face it – Christmas might officially be “for the kids,” but haven’t we all got a little elf inside us? 🎁✨ Judging by the smiles on the Carousel, it’s the grown-ups having just as much fun (if not more!) than the bairns! 🎠😂

Over at the Ferris Wheel, the views of our twinkling Christmas Town are nothing short of breath-taking. Whether you’re after a bit of romance or a cheeky Insta snap 📸, it’s not to be missed!

🛍️ The Christmas Market is bursting with lush gifts, scrummy treats, and festive vibes. It's perfect for ticking off your shopping list or just having a nosy with a mulled wine in hand. 🍷✨

The Bandstand has been electric with live performances – tunes to warm your heart and get your toes tapping. 🎤🎶 Grab a spot and soak in the festive melodies that’ll have you belting out your favourite Christmas classics.

🔥 And then there’s the Giant Heated Tipi – cosy, chilled, and oozing with festive vibes. Whether you’re catching up with mates or just unwinding with a festive tipple, it’s the ultimate retreat from the hustle and bustle. 🍷✨

So whether you’re riding the Carousel, spinning on the Ferris Wheel, or just soaking in the magical atmosphere, Bishop Auckland’s Christmas Town is where memories are made. 🌟✨

Open till 8pm today and from 3-8pm tomorrow and day after!

📍 Find Out More & Plan Your Visit: bishopaucklandschristmastown.co.uk

📸 Don’t forget to tag us in your festive snaps and let us know how much fun you’re having!

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Thanks to Bishop Auckland College | BACCANALIA | Bridge Creative | Bishop Auckland Town Council for supporting this magnificient event!

🎄✨ Join us for a Magical Day at the Spennymoor Christmas Market! ✨🎄📅 Date: Saturday, 14th December 2024⏰ Time: 12 PM - 6...
01/12/2024

🎄✨ Join us for a Magical Day at the Spennymoor Christmas Market! ✨🎄

📅 Date: Saturday, 14th December 2024
⏰ Time: 12 PM - 6 PM
📍 Location: High Street, Spennymoor, DL16 6AG

Get ready to dive into the festive spirit with:
🎁 Unique Gifts – From handmade crafts to delicious goodies!
🍔 Mouthwatering Food & Drinks – Hog roasts, cheesy treats, sweet bakes, and more!
🎅 Family Fun – Bring smiles, laughter, and Christmas cheer to your loved ones!
🛍️ Local Traders – Support your community while finding amazing treasures.

Whether you're looking for the perfect present or just a festive day out, Spennymoor Christmas Market has it all. Don’t miss the magic! ✨

👉 Follow us for updates!
🎄 More details at www.baccanalia.co.uk

Let’s make this Christmas unforgettable! 🎅❤️

Thank you for visiting us The Northern Echo County Durham!
30/11/2024

Thank you for visiting us The Northern Echo County Durham!

A free Christmas Town has opened in Bishop Auckland last night - here's everything you need to know about the attraction.

27/11/2024

🎄💰 TURN £2.50 INTO £250 THIS CHRISTMAS! 💰🎄

Get ready, Bishop Auckland—the Christmas Town Lottery is here to make your festive season even more magical! Enjoy Christmas on us this year by turning just £2.50 into a whopping £250 cash prize. 🎉✨

Here’s how YOU could win big:
➡️ Tickets are just £2.50 each — grab yours during Bishop Auckland’s Christmas Town!
➡️ Lottery tickets are available on-site from the Box Office only!
➡️ The live draw will happen at 17:00 on Sunday 8th Dec in the Christmas Village — don’t miss your chance to win!

Not only could YOU walk away with £250, but every ticket sold helps fund Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town, a non-profit social enterprise, so when you buy a ticket, you’re also giving back to your community. 🎅❤️

Tag your winning buddy below 👇 It’s the most exciting way to support a great cause, and your odds of winning are WAY better than the National Lottery!

📲 Learn more at https://baccanalia.ssboxoffice.com/events/christmas-lottery/

#£250Cash

26/11/2024

🥂 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND 🥂

Elevate your festive celebrations at 🎄✨ Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town 2024! ✨🎄 with our exclusive VIP Tipi Table Packages. Whether you're planning a memorable night out with friends, a family gathering, or a special occasion, our VIP Packages offer the perfect setting.

🪑 Beat the crowds with a reserved table in our heated Tipi for up to 6 people
🍾 Kick off the evening with two complimentary bottles of Prosecco
🍺 Receive a bottle of wine for the table and a drink of choice for up to six guests
💁‍♂️ Our attentive staff will ensure your experience is seamless with table service throughout
🎤 Be our VIP guests at any of our Tipi performances

Spaces are limited, so select your VIP package from our website NOW! Advance booking only.

📲 baccanalia.ssboxoffice.com/events/christmas-town-vip-tipi-packages/

25/11/2024

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE GUIDE 🚧

📅 Dates: 7pm, 28th November – 12:01am, 9th December
These closures will be in place 24 hours a day during this period.

➡️ Access Details:
Access from North Bondgate to Wear Chare, Silver Street, Castle Chare & Durham Road will be maintained via the one-way system behind the Town Hall.
🚫 Castle Chare will be inaccessible from Durham Road—please use North Bondgate to enter.

🚗 Fore Bondgate Closures:
Closed to traffic for the duration but reopens 6-11am (Mon 2nd – Fri 6th Dec) for local deliveries.

🚖 Alternative Options:
🚕 Taxi Rank: Located on High Bondgate.
🚌 Bus Stops: Found on and around Tenters Street.
♿ Blue Badge Parking: Available at North Bondgate Car Park and The Newgate Shopping Centre Car Park.

🔒 Safety Measures:
Hostile Vehicle Mitigation measures will be in place to ensure the safety of all visitors.

🙏 Thank you for your cooperation in making Christmas Town a success for Bishop Auckland! 🎄✨ Please share this post to help notify everyone.

📧 For road closure queries, contact:
📩 [email protected]
📞 01388 540823

For FAQs, visit: 🌐 www.bishopaucklandschristmastown.co.uk

For public transport timetable questions, please contact the relevant service provider.

24/11/2024
We're so excited to bring 🎄✨ Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town 2024! ✨🎄 for the FOURTH year. How time flies! Make sure yo...
23/11/2024

We're so excited to bring 🎄✨ Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town 2024! ✨🎄 for the FOURTH year. How time flies! Make sure you've planned your trip for our busiest Christmas Town yet!

🎃 Spooky Alert: The Stanley Tricks & Treats Market is today! 🕸️Join us this Halloween from 4 PM to 8 PM on Front Street,...
31/10/2024

🎃 Spooky Alert: The Stanley Tricks & Treats Market is today! 🕸️

Join us this Halloween from 4 PM to 8 PM on Front Street, Stanley, DH9 0HU, for an enchanting evening filled with more than just candy and costumes!

🍕 Dig into delightful street food from LUCCA PIZZA CO. and Tiger Grill.
🍰 Satisfy your sweet tooth at The Hedgehog Bakery and Sarah’s Treats.
🧀 Relish gourmet bites from Chez dips and enjoy the fiery flavours of Sumo Bento
🍺 Quench your thirst with craft drinks from Caps Off Brewery and creative mixes at T-Lab.
👻 Take part in thrilling activities like pumpkin trails and a Halloween disco.
🔥 Don't miss the mesmerizing performances by stilt walkers and fire artists!

🎤 Live music from local talents will set the spooky soundtrack for your evening.

Whether you're here for the treats, the tricks, or the fantastic atmosphere, Stanley Tricks & Treats Market is the place to be this Halloween! Dress up, bring the family, and let's make this a ghostly gathering to remember!

Check out the event details here: https://fb.me/e/5og91ZFzl
Brought to you by BACCANALIA!

🎃 Get ready to get spooky at the 🎃 Stanley Tricks & Treats Market 🎃🕷️This Halloween, we're turning up the mischief and m...
29/10/2024

🎃 Get ready to get spooky at the 🎃 Stanley Tricks & Treats Market 🎃🕷️

This Halloween, we're turning up the mischief and magic from 4 PM to 8 PM THIS Thursday, 31 October 2024. Come join us at Front Street for an evening that promises more tricks and treats than you can shake a broomstick at!

READ MORE HERE!!👇

A special Halloween Market is set to come to Stanley, County Durham on October 31, offering spooky stalls and prizes for the best costumes.

🤭WOW what a weekend! Bishop Auckland you never let us down!😁🍔Friday nights Street Food Market - Bishop Auckland had such...
27/10/2024

🤭WOW what a weekend! Bishop Auckland you never let us down!😁

🍔Friday nights Street Food Market - Bishop Auckland had such an incredible atmosphere. Your energy, appetite and dancing brought the event to life. 🙌🕺🏼

♥️A massive thank you to everyone who came out and made today’s 🌿Bishop Auckland Farmers Market 🧀 a huge success. From fresh produce to handmade goods plus a petting farm there was something for everyone 🐑🧀

🎃🌾Lots of people entered our competition to win a family ticket to the Pumpkin Forest - The lucky winner is Camille Friend🌾🎃

Up next Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town 10-days of festive fun.

🌾 Today’s the Day! 🌾Join us on at the Bishop Auckland Farmers’ Market for a day of local treats and family fun! Free and...
27/10/2024

🌾 Today’s the Day! 🌾
Join us on at the Bishop Auckland Farmers’ Market for a day of local treats and family fun! Free and open to all.

🕘 9 AM - 2 PM
📍 Auckland Palace Grounds, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NR

✨ Highlights:
🍞 Fresh Baked Goods
🧀 Artisan Cheese
🐑 Animals About Town petting farm– Perfect for the kids!
🪖 Trench Tour – A historical experience

Don’t miss out on supporting local vendors and enjoying all the delicious offerings. See you there! 🎉

🎃 This week, our team had the opportunity to step into the enchanting Pumpkin Forest Trail,  at the Auckland Palace! 🏰🎃I...
24/10/2024

🎃 This week, our team had the opportunity to step into the enchanting Pumpkin Forest Trail, at the Auckland Palace! 🏰🎃

It was a magical night and a wonderful celebration of autumn with over 600 hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins within the Palace's stunning gardens!

Armed with seasonal treats such as hot chocolate, hot cocoa and mulled cider we wandered through the unique display that feature a range of themes and designs, bringing the autumn spirit to life.

It's a perfect magical experience for the whole family! 🎃🏰

The event is on until Thursday 31st October and tickets are on sale NOW https://aucklandproject.org/pumpkinforest/

🎃🌾 WIN a family ticket to the Pumpkin Forest, worth £48.00! 🎉🎟️🎃🌾 Join us at the 🌿Bishop Auckland Farmers Market 🧀 🌾🎃We’...
23/10/2024

🎃🌾 WIN a family ticket to the Pumpkin Forest, worth £48.00! 🎉🎟️

🎃🌾 Join us at the 🌿Bishop Auckland Farmers Market 🧀 🌾🎃

We’ve got a fantastic day planned at the Farmers' Market, and here’s something extra exciting for everyone—new and existing subscribers alike! 🤩

👉 How to Enter (for both new and existing subscribers):

New Subscribers: Simply give your email address to one of our staff members at the market to subscribe to Baccanalia and receive your raffle ticket!

Already Subscribed? No worries! Just check in with one of our staff members on the day, confirm your email, and you’ll get your raffle ticket too! 💌

🎟️ Raffle draw: After the event, we will draw the lucky raffle ticket and the winner will be notified via email. One lucky participant will walk away with a family pass to the Pumpkin Forest! 🎃👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

The Pumpkin Forest produced by The Auckland Project features over 600 hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins, showcasing creative themes and designs, all set within the stunning Palace gardens. With chrysanthemums and decorative gourds adding to the magic, it’s the perfect seasonal experience for the whole family. 🌟

So come along, enjoy the local produce, and enter the draw! 🍂🛍️

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Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm

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