Kids questioning the existence of Santa? Take them outside and show them his pre-Christmas practice flights. (It's the International Space Station and will be moving pretty quickly, but is usually easy to spot.) If you have a family friendly event that you would like us to include in our guides please click HERE For more great ideas, check us out on Facebook , Instagram You can also advertise your business every Friday for free in our very popular Facebook Group. HERE W

For more great ideas, check us out on Facebook , Instagram or twitter Santa Special, Santa Express, Polar Express - There are so many different names for these popular, festive train services and this year, there are plenty to choose from, across the North East and beyond. Various heritage railways offer a differing range of magical experiences at various prices. When our boys were younger, we were regular visitors to the Santa Specials on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Festive family fun in Gateshead & South Tyneside

Festive Family Fun in Durham this Christmas

Festive Family Fun in Northumberland

Festive Family Fun In Newcastle & North Tyneside