Here you can find information on the main events we hold throughout the year:
Sedgefield Snow Party
Our beloved annual Snow Party event hosts Santa’s Grotto in the Parish Hall, a Christmas craft fayre in Ceddesfeld Hall and a carol service in St Edmund’s Church, all followed by the switch on of the town’s Christmas lights on the village green. Occasionally, the Christmas Tree Festival in St Edmund's Church also coincides with our event.
This event is free with the exception of Santa’s Grotto tickets which are £3, available from the council office, and include a small gift.
Our glow raffle gives one lucky child the chance to switch on the Christmas lights and win a goodie bag including a Beamish Unlimited Family Voucher. Raffle tickets (in the form of a numbered glow stick) are £1 and can be purchased from the council office or local primary school offices leading up to the event.
Check the news page to see the full event poster for each year, a recap of each year's event and to find out which lucky child pressed the big button!
Mayor’s Civic Ball
The Mayor’s Ball is the biggest event in our calendar - an annual black-tie event held at Hardwick Hall Hotel that raises money for the Mayor of Sedgefield’s chosen charities. With a three-course meal, entertainment, raffle, auction and bottle draw, it’s an evening to remember! Tickets can be purchased from the council office in the new year.
Check the news page for the poster just after Christmas. For other Mayoral events, click here.
Council Coach Trips
We hold three coach trips a year - July, August and November. Tickets can be purchased from the council office in the months leading up to our trips. Please note: tickets must be paid in cash to reserve the seat.
Check the news page for posters of each trip.
Tub Planting
This annual event takes place every June, rounding up budding, green-fingered helpers from local schools and organisations to help decorate our beautiful village green. Our helpers follow a carefully planned tub map, finding the right flowers to plant in the right spot. It’s always a fun morning, followed by some refreshments and a group photo. This event is organised directly with participating groups.
Fireworks Display
Our annual Fireworks Display in Ceddesfeld Grounds is always a popular event. Tickets are £3 adults | £2 u16s and can be purchased from the council office and Ceddesfeld Hall Bar from middle of September onwards. Tickets must be purchased in advance to guarantee entry for this much-loved event.
Why not also bring your carved pumpkin along with you and enter our Halloween Howler competition that takes place in the car park. Judged by the Mayor of Sedgefield, this competition awards three prizes for the most creative, spooktacular designs!
Check the news page to see the annual posters, competition announcements and event images.
Remembrance Service
On Remembrance Sunday, residents come together to commemorate those who have lost their lives serving our country.
A remembrance service is held in St Edmund's Church, followed by a gathering at the Turning Circle, for those organisations who have purchased a poppy wreath from the town council office to lay their wreaths in front of the War Memorial and pay their respects.
Upcoming Events
Sedgefield Snow Party
Date: 10:00am 2nd December 2023
@Sedgefield Parish Hall, St Edmund's Church, Ceddesfeld Hall, Turning Circle
Our Annual Snow Party which includes a craft fayre, carol service, Santa's Grotto and light switch on event.
Mayor’s Carol Service
Date: 7:00pm 7th December 2023
@St Edmund's Church
Mayor’s Christmas Coffee Morning
Date: 10:00am 8th December 2023
@Sedgefield Parish Hall
with Hardwick Primary School Choir
December Committee Meetings
Date: 7:00pm 11th December 2023
@Sedgefield Parish Hall
Monthly Meeting followed by Policy & Resources, Community Development & Engagement and Environment
Mayor’s NYE Dance
Date: 8:00pm 31st December 2023
£10 @Sedgefield Parish Hall
Bring food to share. Cash bar, games.
January Committee Meetings
Date: 7:00pm 15th January 2024
@Sedgefield Parish Hall
Monthly Meeting followed by Policy & Resources, Community Development & Engagement and Environment
February Committee Meetings
Date: 7:00pm 12th February 2024
@Sedgefield Parish Hall
Monthly Meeting followed by Policy & Resources, Community Development & Engagement and Environment
Mayor’s Civic Ball
Date: 7:00pm 1st March 2024
@Hardwick Hall
The Mayor’s Ball is an annual black-tie event held at Hardwick Hall Hotel that raises money for the Mayor's Charity.
March Committee Meetings
Date: 7:00pm 11th March 2024
@Sedgefield Parish Hall
Monthly Meeting followed by Policy & Resources, Community Development & Engagement and Environment
April Committee Meetings
Date: 7:00pm 15th April 2024
@Sedgefield Parish Hall
Monthly Meeting followed by Policy & Resources, Community Development & Engagement and Environment
Council Coach Trips
Date: 10:00am 27th June 2024
We hold three coach trips a year - July, August and November. Tickets can be purchased from the council office.
Tub Planting
Date: 10:00am 27th June 2024
Budding, green-fingered helpers from local schools and organisations help plant our village green tubs.