A VICTORIAN Santa Claus is making a return visit to a Teesdale Forest this weekend and next weekend.

Hundreds of youngsters will be able to meet a green-robed Santa, wearing a crown of foliage, at Hamsterley Forest, near Bishop Auckland.

There will also be Yuletide trails, horse and carriage rides, roasted chestnuts and seasonal crafts.

There will be Christmas decoration workshops this weekend. Freshly cut festive trees are available daily, from 10am to 5pm. Activities are based near the forest visitor centre. For more information, call 01388-488312.