Bishop Auckland’s Christmas Town is back this December with even more festive fun for the whole family. This year, we're running on a simple wristband model that lets you do more for less. Instead of buying individual tickets, choose a wristband and enjoy multiple attractions with one purchase.

How wristbands work:
Wristbands cover paid-for attractions (entry to Christmas Town is free as always).
Choose your day and wristband type below.
Collect your wristbands on arrival from the on-site box office.
Skate and ride to your heart's content. Wristbands allow unlimited goes.
Add a grotto visit to any wristband for just £5!
Giant Tipi entry with live music included from Friday.
Early Bird Wristbands Types:
The Golden Pass
Unlimited rides and rink! Plus, free Giant Tipi entry, subject to capacity, from Friday. On Thursday evening, the people of Bishop Auckland can enjoy a special price ahead of the weekend. Add a Grotto visit onto any wristband for just £3!
Thusday £10/£12 | Friday £16 | Saturday £20 | Sunday £20
Prices increase after Early Bird.

Tipi & Tidings Pass
Priority access to the Giant Tipi Bar. Plus, a free Christmas Town cup for a cosy cheers. Live music all day from Friday, with Saturday & Sunday including a Live Christmas Show in the evening, too!
Friday £5 | Saturday £8 | Sunday £8
Prices increase after Early Bird.

Beyond that, the Christmas Markets, roaming entertainment, and winter installations are completely free to enjoy.

We’ve moved to a simple wristband model, similar to a theme park day pass, so you get more for less. Everyone in your group, adults and children, will need a wristband to access the rides, rink, grotto and Tipi, but the whole family can now join in without managing separate ticket bookings. In practice, it’s better value: last year an adult and a child would have paid about £60 to do everything once; this year, it’s £25-£45 for all-day fun. Pay once, stay all day, and make the most of Christmas Town.

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