Popular festive attraction set to return to Newcastle city centre this Christmas

The team behind Moosenwirt, the pop-up Alpine bar, have confirmed that the popular attraction will be returning to Newcastle city centre for the 2024 Christmas season.

The venue will once again be situated in its prime position on Grey Street as it looks set to bring a host of new experiences to the North East.

EVNT Inspiration, which organises Moosenwirt, has unveiled that there will be the creation of the North Pole around Grey’s Monument, which will see a number of igloo pods built on a raised platform - with each one seating up to 12 people.

These pods can be boked ahead of time for any group wanting to enjoy a Christmas celebration.

Organisers have confirmed that the pods will be available for a 90-minute slot, with the payment redeemable on food and drink.

Visitors will also be able to walk up and use the pods, subject to availability.

There will also be a number of stalls, including a mulled wine hut, based around the pods where people can buy a limited edition Newcastle Festive Mug which can be kept and refilled at a discounted price.

EVNT Inspiration will also be running the new Christmas Village at Old Eldon Square where a host of family-friendly activities will be on offer from November 16 right through to Christmas Eve.

The Christmas Village will host live music and children’s entertainment at the Rocking Reindeer Stage, with a chance for schools and local choirs to perform by contacting the organisers at [email protected].

Children will also be able to sign up for the Elf School, which will see them learn how to make a Christmas decoration, sing songs and make magic dust during a 30-minute workshop.

Every child taking part will receive a certificate at the end to show that they are a qualified elf.

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One of the last remaining vintage carousels in the UK – dating back to 1896 – will also take up residence at the village, where there will also be a letterbox for children to post letters to Santa.

The village will also include two Santa virtual reality experiences; one of a sleigh ride to see Father Christmas and the other a ski jump.

The centre of the village will host a double tipi with Santa Stories to give young people they full Santa experience.

They will be greeted by elves and then be given some tasks by Santa to see if they are on the naughty or nice list and will also get a certificate at the end of the experience.

Mike Hesketh, of EVNT Inspiration, has expressed his delight at being able to bring the Christmas spirit back to Newcastle for 2024.

He said: “We know how popular Moosenwirt is every year so we are building on that and bringing in whole host of amazing new elements for both adults and children.

“We hope we’ve got something for everyone and we can’t wait for it all to open and everyone gets to experience it for themselves.”

Entry to the Christmas Village is free but there are costs for the individual activities - with early booked advised to avoid any disappointment.

For more information and to book the pods at Grey’s Monument, visit: https://www.moosenwirt.co.uk/.