Everything You Need to Know About: Fenwick Christmas Window
Fenwick’s famous Christmas Window is back this November
There are certain things that sum up the festive season in Newcastle: the Christmas Market, the ice-skating rink at Life Science Centre and – of course – Fenwick Christmas Window.
Ahead of the big reveal this year, we’ve gathered up all the info you need to know about this Yuletide must-do.
What is the Fenwick Christmas Window?
If you know, you know! But if you don’t, it’s a festive display that Newcastle department store Fenwick installs in its Northumberland Street-facing window every year in the run up to Christmas.
It’s been happening since 1971 with a different theme each year and is a festive tradition here in Newcastle, drawing huge crowds every Christmas.
Where is the Fenwick Christmas Window?
It’s located in the long window display inside Fenwick at the bottom end of Northumberland Street.
When is the big reveal?
The big reveal is happening at 6:30pm on Sunday 1st November. However, only a small number of people will be in attendance and a section of Northumberland Street will be cordoned off during the reveal.
Don’t worry though as Fenwick Christmas Window will be open for public viewing from Monday 2nd November and there’s the opportunity to be there during the big reveal if you’re lucky enough to nab tickets.
How do I attend the big reveal?
Fenwick is hosting a ticket ballot which people can enter to be in with the chance of securing a family ticket for four people.
The ballot is open from Thursday 8th October to 11:59pm on Thursday 15th October and 150 free family tickets are up for grabs. Ticket winners will be chosen at random and notified by email on Thursday 15th October.
To enter the Christmas Window ticket ballot, visit the Fenwick website.
What if I can’t get tickets?
What is this year's theme?
It’s a closely guarded secret until the big reveal, we’re afraid! Recent themes have included The Chronicles of Narnia, Shaun the Sheep, The Wind in the Willows and Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol but you’ll have to wait until November to find out what this year’s theme is.
How long will Fenwick Christmas Window be in place for?
The display will be in place on Northumberland Street until early January 2026 – so plenty of time to see it!
It wouldn’t be festive season in Newcastle without Fenwick Christmas Window and we’re super excited to see what they have in store for us all. The only question left is – what will this year’s theme be?!
Featured images: Fenwick Christmas Window's 2025 A Christmas Carol theme
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