Sometimes the best Christmas presents are actually experiences, whether you choose to share with them your loved ones, or gift it to them to enjoy alone.
Sunderland has experiences on offer all the way through the festive season and into the New Year - perfect for filling up the holiday time and a great choice for those notoriously hard-to-buy-for friends ad family.
GOOD TIMES NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY, FROM £27.50, THE FIRE STATION
https://sunderlandculture.org.uk/events/the-fire-station-good-times-new-years-eve-party/
Gift someone a ticket to this New Year’s evening at The Fire Station and enjoy the sounds of Phil David’s Live Band alongside DJ sets as they play a mixture of Motown, Rock & Roll and many more genres.
NT LIVE - OTHELLO, FROM £17.50, EMPIRE CINEMA
https://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/synopsis/nt_live_-_othello/f7706/
Watch Shakespeare’s infamous play Othello live from the National Theatre at the Empire Cinema this New Year.
A perfect gift for a theatre lover, but without the hassle of getting to London, watch the work of world class stage actors live together.
1 DAY INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICS - THROWING TECHNIQUE, £60, NATIONAL GLASS CENTRE
https://sunderlandculture.org.uk/events/1-day-introduction-to-ceramics-throwing-technique/
This day-long introductory course offered by the National Glass Centre is a great idea for someone who’s looking for a new hobby or just wanting to try something new.
The course will teach the basic practices of ceramics, and attendees will come away with an item of their making.
JUDGE JULES GOES LARGE, FROM £16.50, THE POINT
https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on-beta/Sunderland/The-Point/Judge-Jules-Goes-Large/36241899/
Give someone the gift of an evening of fun with this event led by the curator of the Kevin and Perry Go Large soundtrack, Judge Jules.
Hosted by The Point, the evening promises Ibiza style excitement, surprises and even giveaways…
CHINESE NEW YEAR NEW MOON LUNAR CIRCLE, FROM £12, SUNDERLAND MUSEUM AND WINTER GARDENS
After the business of the festive period, why not gift someone you love with this evening of relaxation, wellness and meditation at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens?
Led by wellness practitioner Shaney Barton under the 330 degree sky views of the Winter Gardens - you might want to get a ticket for yourself for this peaceful event!
SKIN TREATMENTS, PRICES VARY, LASER CLINICS
https://www.laserclinics.co.uk/
Whatever the skin concern, Laser Clinics at the Bridges has the solution - so why not gift someone a skin treatment this year, and allow the experienced therapists to design a tailored treatment plan that’s will start their year off perfectly.