Discover the best places for Christmas parties at Teesside in 2025

’Tis the reason – from twinkling lights and Christmas joy to places to eat, drink and be merry alongside fabulous gifting for one and all, Teesside Park is the place to be this season.

Plan your Christmas parties, entertainment and Friendmas get-togethers, go late-night present shopping, explore our Christmas spirit-packed market, see the best classic and festive movies and much, much more as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year together.

 

The much-loved Christmas market is back

christmas market stall

Roll up for the brilliant Christmas market from Friday 21st November to Sunday 4th January. Soak up the festive spirit as you browse a variety of food, drink and gift stalls – perfect for treating yourself or picking up something special for loved ones. From seasonal flavours and comforting street food to unique handmade gifts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Explore stalls including: a Swing Grill (including mulled wine), salt and pepper chicken, mac and cheese, spiral potatoes, burgers, Greek gyros, yorkshire pudding wraps, churros with Bailey’s hot chocolate, Dutch pancakes, cheese hampers, crepes and waffles, brownies, Christmas cookies, Christmas decorations and fudge and chocolate kisses. It’s irresistible!

 

Go for an Italian Christmas at Pizza Express

Dough ball wreath
Image provided by Pizza Express.

Twinkling lights, a warm welcome, flowing prosecco and incredible menus featuring dough balls in blankets, cola-glazed ham hock, mushroom and truffle pizza and cracking Christmas brownie desserts make Pizza Express one of the funnest places to be this Christmas. Book before 31 October and enjoy complimentary prosecco for groups of 7 or more.

From £23pp;

Find out more and book here

 

Go bowling for Santa at Hollywood Bowl

Hollywood Bowl
Image provided by Hollywood Bowl.

Head to ho-ho-Hollywood Bowl this Christmas for a night out with a twist of competition. From bowling and mini golf to snacks and sharing nachos, loaded fries and chicken wings, plenty of drinks, Santa hats and trophies for the winners, this is the perfect place to bring the sparkle and excitement to work parties and nights out with friends.

From £25pp;

Find out more and book here

 

A very merry Christmas at TGI Fridays

A massive burger.
Image provided by TGI Fridays.

Unwrap the TGI Fridays festive menu and have yourself a very delicious Christmas with Nacho Claus (Cajun-spiced corn chips smothered in camembert  cheese, topped with Pico de Gallo, jalapeños,  guacamole, cranberry-chilli salsa, crispy fried  sage, sour cream and coriander); Camem-bird burgers (buttermilk chicken stacked high with melted Camembert and cranberry-chilli salsa, topped with hot honey mustard pigs in blankets) and out-of-this-world desserts including Merry Berry Mud Pie. Just turn up the Mariah…

From £24.95pp;

Find out more and book here

 

Festive pizza at Pizza Hut

O come all ye hungry! Pizza Hut are bringing the cheer with classic sides and main (plus unlimited salad and a bottomless soft drink) for under £20 while, if you’re in a bigger group, their Feast for Four Deal gives you two sharing thin or pan pizzas, any two sides, four unlimited salads, two individual desserts and two unlimited ice-cream factory bowls – all for less than £15 per person. Thank you, Santa.

From £19.99pp;

Find out more and book here

 

Feast on noodles, gyoza and more at wagamama

Four people sitting eating at wagamama

Come together over wagamama’s benches to eat together and share delicious plates of noodles, bao buns, yakitori, gyoza and vibrant salads all washed down with strawberry shiso mojitos, beer or some of their mindful juices.

Find out more here

 

See festive movies together

People walking in front of Showcase cinema.

Book a night of films, drinks and popcorn with the arrival of Wicked: For Good (21st November); Zootropolis 2 (28th November) and Avatar: Ash and Fire (19th December) at Showcase Cinema De Lux alongside Christmas classics, live concerts, ballet and theatre. Find out what’s on here.

 

Unwrap the best gifts 

White chocolate penguin.

Late-night Christmas shopping has arrived! Pick up last-minute beauty, looks and Secret Santas at Mango, Boots, Lush, Marks & Spencer, Primark and Hotel Chocolat or do some thoughtful gift finding at Pandora, Rituals, Victoria’s Secret and Next.

 

Late-night shopping at Teesside Park

From Monday 1st December to Friday 2nd January, opening hours are Monday-Friday 9am-9pm (Saturday and Sundays remain same).

Please check directly with restaurants and Hollywood Bowl for individual opening hours; wagamama and Nando’s open 11am-10:30pm all week.

Christmas Eve 9am-6pm, Boxing Day 9am-6pm, New Year’s Eve 9am-6pm and New Year’s Day 10.30am-4.30pm.

 

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