Credit: Go North East

The annual Go North East Santa Bus is back to spread festive cheer across the North East.

Families will be able to look out for the festive bus, in which thousands lined the streets in years gone by, to wave at Santa and his helpers.

The bus has been decorated especially for Christmas, with festive lights and decorations.

Go North East Santa bus tour – where and when to see the bus near you!

Monday 19th December: South Tyneside and Gateshead, serving East Boldon, West Boldon, Boldon Colliery, Whiteleas Estate, Harton Nook, Marsden, Horsley Hill Square, Westoe, Simonside, South Leam Estate, Hedworth, Fellgate Estate, Jarrow, Hebburn, Monkton Lane Estate, Heworth, Felling, Low Fell, Birtley and Barley Mow.

Tuesday 20th December: Washington and Sunderland, serving Concord, Donwell, Blackfell, Oxclose, Lambton, Ayton, Rickleton, Harraton, Fatfield, Washington Galleries, Barmston, Hylton Castle, Town End Farm, Downhill, Witherwack, Pallion, Silksworth, Ryhope and Grangetown.

Wednesday 21st December: North Tyneside and Newcastle, serving Howdon, Percy Main, North Shields, Tynemouth, Marden Estate, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay, Monkseaton, New York, Hadrian Park, Battle Hill, Hadrian Lodge, Wallsend, Walkergate, Byker and Newcastle City Centre.

Thursday 22nd December: County Durham, serving Sunderland City Centre, Penshaw, Shiney Row, Bournmoor, Great Lumley, Chester-le-Street, Pelton, Ouston, Urpeth Grange, Newfield, Grange Villa, Stanley, Annfield Plain, Leadgate, Blackhill, Bridgehill, Consett, Moorside, Delves, Lanchester, Witton Gilbert, Durham City Centre and Gilesgate.

Friday 23rd December: Gateshead, serving Wardley, Leam Lane Estate, Springwell Estate, Springwell Village, Wrekenton, Easedale Gardens, Windy Nook, Felling, Gateshead, Bensham, Dunston, Whickham, Swalwell, Winlaton, Blaydon, Ryton and Crawcrook.