Christmas has officially arrived at a historic North East castle as a celebration showing the festive season through the centuries kicks off. 

Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland has unveiled its theme for the 2024 festive season as 'A Christmas Through Time', showcasing the special celebration right back to its Viking beginnings. 

Collaborating with designer Charlotte Lloyd Webber, visitors will journey through Christmas across the centuries, travelling through the castle’s state rooms, each decorated with elaborate theatrical sets and dazzling festive foliage.

The experience is promised to be 'truly spectacular'The experience is promised to be 'truly spectacular' (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

From medieval traditions through to modern-day Father Christmas, families will be able to witness celebrations through the decades - and even into the future. 

The event will run until January 5, with the castle promising to be "bursting with enchantment and joy" and full of "rich history". 

Bamburgh CastleBamburgh Castle (Image: DAVY ROBSON)

Bamburgh Castle visitor services manager Karen Larkin said: “We love everything about Christmas and are super excited about this year’s theme which is bursting with enchantment and joy with something to delight everyone – even the grinchiest Grinch.”

Ms Lloyd Webber said: “We are thrilled to be returning to Bamburgh Castle. It shimmers with history, adventure and has lashings of its own magic.

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“We’ve been working on Christmas concepts with fabulous traditions from Bamburgh’s own rich history since February.

"We’re bringing in a host of wonderful new elements to add further Christmas delight that will create even more unforgettable memories for visitors.

“These include new interactive features including stunning projections and dynamic soundscapes to immerse and engage visitors in what will be a truly spectacular, stellar Christmas experience.”