Our favourite fella in red will be sprinkling some festive sparkle at Life every weekend in December, and Monday 23 December. Book your tickets online now to see Santa this weekend! 🎅 Tickets: £10.00 (includes gift, hot chocolate and a sweet treat!) life.org.uk/santa

There’s still time for a festive trip to Newcastle and Gateshead this year. We’ve created a packed festive itinerary of things to do and top tips on where to stay and eat while you’re here > bit.ly/2PBhdQd

Struggling for ideas for things to do to celebrate Christmas this year? There's hardly a more festive way to spend the day before Christmas than on Life's outdoor ice rink! But be quick, as some slots have already sold out! ⛸️ life.org.uk/events/christm…

Festive Fridays in Newcastle! 🎄✨ Why not head over to Times Square's Christmas Village tonight? From an open air ice rink to plenty of mulled wine, it's the perfect destination to get merry this Christmas! IG📸: northeastnewsuk #newcastle #christmas

Christmas Parties Sage Gateshead starts this weekend! Enjoy an amazing three course meal and a night of dancing to your favourite hits to celebrate the festive period with colleagues, friends or family 💃🕺 More information here - bit.ly/2Pg8bJu

Enjoy a glittering evening of family fun at Festival of Light this weekend! Drop in to our tipi to take part in FREE festive craft sessions. Buy your tickets online at christmasinsunderland.co.uk

Polar Express Seven Stories was epic! 🎅🏻 #Newcastle

Northern Stage - the Snow Queen - lively and colourful with a magical reindeer. More snow and more evil machinations required! Check out my review here bit.ly/2RWZvcv

Had a fab night at Enchanted @Belsay_Hall. Definitely feeling very festive now. 🎄

Plenty of shopping still to be done in the run-up to Christmas. Find the best place for a last minute dash > bit.ly/2S64Nma🎄🤶🛍️ chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/shopp…

'She’ll. Freeze. Your. Heart. She’ll steal your breath She’ll wear your guts for garters.' Check out this clip from our Christmas extravaganza The Snow Queen - now showing until Sat 4 Jan at Northern Stage. bit.ly/2JvHv4L

Our Christmas #TripTracker survey published today shows that record numbers of Brits are taking a domestic trip this festive season bringing a £2.9 billion boost to the economy bit.ly/2tyh20I

Planning for New Year’s Eve? Celebrate in Newcastle this year with not one but TWO fireworks displays. More details here > bit.ly/2Z1MPmr 🎇🎆🔥 chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats…

Seeking inspiration for a winter walk in Newcastle? We've selected some of our favourite parks to enjoy a stroll this season urbangreennewcastle.org/latest-news/po…

There is still time to go see the Winter Light Trail @AlnwickGarden. The after-dark spectacular brings the garden to life with light and sound. The show comes to end this Sunday. bit.ly/2PzQ5lW

We’re making sure all of our chimneys are squeaky clean, ready for Father Christmas! Not sure what’s happening here though… #ChristmasatBeamish

New Year’s Eve Top 10 featuring NewcastleGateshead via Metro🎇 metro.news/new-years-eve-…

We can’t wait to see you in 2020! Have a happy #NewYear 🥳

Wow what a sky out there on the North East coast #StormHour Laura Tobin. #weather