When Go North East Santa bus will come to County Durham this year

Go North East this week announced the return of the magical bus, complete with Christmas lights, decorations and festive cheer.

It follows on from a hugely successful North East tour last Christmas as thousands turned out right across the region each night to wave it by.

Read more: Go North East announce return of hugely popular Santa bus - and here's where it's going

But what time is it coming to County Durham and where?

The bus company has issued a timetable which will allow children, young adults and anyone in the festive mood to turn out to see it. 

We've looked through the timetable and picked out the exact times it is due in each County Durham area.

Thursday, December 16

The Santa bus will be visiting County Durham areas including Easington, Peterlee and Seaham on December 16.

Easington Village West View - 5.24pm

York Road Argus Butterfly - 5.31pm 

Peterlee Moorcock - 5.35pm

Peterlee Bus Station 'Stand A' 5.47pm

Horden Yoden Way - 5.56pm

Easington Colliery Station Hotel - 6.04pm

Murton Webb Avenue - 6.39pm

Murton Colliery Inn - 6.47pm

Seaham Byron Place 'Stand D' - 7.03pm 

Seaham Dene House Road Station - 7.07pm

Parkside Heathway - 7.21pm

New Seaham Mill Inn - 7.36pm

Monday, December 20

The Santa bus will be visiting County Durham areas including Chester-le-Street, Brandon and Langley Moor on December 20.

Leazes Road Millburngate Bridge - 4.30pm

Durham Millburngate 'Stop J' - 4.38pm

Neville's Cross Church - 4.48pm

Brandon Lowland Road Co-op - 5.05pm

Brandon Turning Circle - 5.10pm

New Brancepeth - 5.21pm

Ushaw Moor - 5.28pm

Langley Park Stringer Terrace (E-bound) - 5.57pm

Witton Gilbert Travellers Rest - 6.12pm

Sacriston Crossroads - 6.22pm

Plawsworth Red Lion - 6.34pm

Waldridge Park Roundabout - 6.48pm

Chester-le-Street Coral's 'Stop G' - 7.06pm

Barley Mow Inn 7.16pm

How can I track the Santa bus?

But for those who don't want to stand out in the cold weather for too long, Go North East has said anyone who downloads its Go North East app will be able to track it in real time.

'We can’t wait to get started again'

Stephen King, Commercial Director at Go North East said: “We’re delighted to be spreading some festive cheer again this year.

“We were blown away by how popular the Santa bus open-top tour was last year, and we can’t wait to get started again, seeing all those smiling faces as we pass through the region’s villages, towns and cities.”

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