Christmas at the Fox

Dates for Your Diary

Wreath making, a festive doggie photo shoot, Black Friday offers and a Love, Crime & Dine evening – here’s what’s happening at the Fox this Christmas.

10 Nov
Festive doggie photoshoot flyer with Lauren Gilholm at Kirkharle Courtyard
Free Event

Festive Doggie Photo Shoot

  • Tuesday 10th November 2026
  • 10am – 4pm
  • Kirkharle Courtyard
  • With photographer Lauren Gilholm

Book your table online and add a note to your booking letting us know you’d like to attend the photoshoot. Walk-ins are welcome too!

26 Nov
Christmas wreath making at The Running Fox
Booking Essential

Traditional Wreath Making

  • Thursday 26th November 2026
  • From 4:30pm
  • Kirkharle Courtyard

Join us for a festive evening making your own Christmas wreath to take home.

Book Kirkharle
27 Nov
Christmas wreath making at The Running Fox
Booking Essential

Traditional Wreath Making

  • Friday 27th November 2026
  • From 5:00pm
  • Longhoughton

Join us for a festive evening making your own Christmas wreath to take home.

Book Longhoughton
27 – 30 Nov
Online

Black Friday

  • Friday 27th – Monday 30th November

Online offers over the Black Friday weekend – keep an eye on our website and Instagram.

Follow @runningfoxcafe
1 Dec
Launch

Christmas Menu Launch

  • Tuesday 1st December 2026

Our Christmas menu arrives on 1st December. Book your table and come and try it.

11 Dec
Love, Crime and Dine book evening at The Running Fox Longhoughton
Booking Essential

Love, Crime & Dine Evening

  • Friday 11th December 2026
  • The Running Fox, Longhoughton
  • With North East authors Karen Crear & Marrisse Whittaker
  • £30 per person

An evening of stories, secrets and Christmas indulgence. Your evening begins with a welcome drink, followed by a Christmas-themed Foxy Buffet. Then settle in as Karen and Marrisse share their very different journeys into writing – from finding your voice and getting your first book onto the page, to the highs, hurdles and surprises of becoming a published author.

  • Welcome drink
  • Christmas Foxy Buffet
  • Author Q&A
  • Foxy treats
  • Festive shopping
Book Longhoughton

Planning Your Own Christmas Get-Together?

Our Christmas buffet is perfect for office parties and family gatherings, from 10 guests.

See the Christmas Buffet
Christmas Brochure 2026

Flick Through Our Christmas Brochure

Gift bags, festive treats, our Christmas buffet and all the dates for your diary – read it online or download a copy to keep.

View & Download Brochure
Foxy Christmas treats on a tiered stand with shortbread stars