County Durham parks are set to host a slate of Christmas activities and events across the festive period.

Durham County Council announced events taking place at two of its parks in the run-up to Christmas.

Wharton Park will be the site for creative festive activities on November 23, from 10am to midday.

Children aged six and above will be able to make eco-friendly Christmas crafts, including bags, cushions, or hats, from recycled materials.

The ticket price is £12 per child and includes all necessary materials.

On November 30, Wharton Park will also host a "Christmas Story Explorers - Stickman" event, suitable for children aged eight and under.

Here, children will listen to a story in the education room, craft a Stickman, and complete a Stickman trail around the park.

This event will also run from 10am to midday and costs £8.50 per child.

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Hardwick Park will offer "Oh Christmas Tree - Step into Story time" on November 27 and 30.

These outdoor woodland play sessions, suitable for children aged 18 months to five years, include storytelling, crafts, interactive park trails, sensory experiences, and play equipment exploration.

Pre-booking is required, with a £6 charge per child per session.

Two Christmas trails will also be open for families to enjoy.

The "Oh Deer! Reindeer Trail" at Hardwick Park will run from November 30 to January 5.

"Families can attempt to find Santa's missing reindeers, wrapped in scarves, hiding around the park.

"The "Let it Snow Trail" at Wharton Park will run from December 14 to January 5.

"Here, visitors will search for hidden snow globes around the park, each containing a festive character.

"Trail sheets for both activities can be purchased for £1 from the park cafes or gift shop during opening hours.

"A spokesperson for the parks said: "Christmas is coming to our parks.

"Get into the festive spirit with fun family activities."

Bookings for all events can be made through the Durham County Council events website.

Trail sheets require the correct change and do not need pre-booking.