IF you haven't yet seen the magical Santa bus - then tonight is your last chance before it is tucked away for another year.

Spreading festive cheer with a sprinkling of tinsel, fairy lights and Christmas music, the Go North East Santa bus has been making its way around the North East.

Since last Wednesday, hundreds of excited onlookers have been turning out to catch a glimpse of Santa and his elves. 

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But making its last trip before Santa's big day, we've published a list of the places you'll be able to see it - and when.

Starting in Sunderland, the bus will make its way through County Durham including Chester-le-Street, Pelton, Stanley, Consett, Witton Gilbert and Durham City.

Here's when you can see it tonight

St Mary's Boulevard - 16:15

Sunderland Interchange - 16:20

Sunderland Royal Hospital - 16:26

Hastings Hill Chester Road Roundabout - 16:34

Barnwell Avondale Avenue Shops - 16:44

Shiney Row Co-op - 16:49

Bournmoor Rose Crescent - 16:55

Great Lumley Warrior's Arms - 17:05

Chester-le-Street Coral's 'Stop G' - 17:20

Pelton Schools - 17:28

Newfield Edward Terrace - 17:35

Grange Villa Club - 17:39

West Pelton Twizell Road End - 17:42

No Place Beamish Hills - 17:46

Stanley Bus Station 'Stand A' - 17:55

South Stanley Hollyhill Gardens West - 17:58

Annfield Plain Tesco - 18:09

Greencroft Road Ends - 18:14

Leadgate Co-op - 18:25

Consett Tesco (NW-bound) - 18:32

Bridgehill Chaytor Road (Middle) - 18:40

Blackhill St Andrew's Church - 18:44

Number One Roundabout - 18:47

Consett Bus Station 'Stand J' - 18:50

Delves Lane / Greenways - 18:57

Lanchester Village Green - 19:12

Witton Gilbert Travellers Rest - 19:28

University Hospital of North Durham - 19:38

Durham Millburngate 'Stop J' - 19:45

Gilesgate Moor Traveller's Rest - 19:52

Dene Drive - 20:00

'We were blown away by how popular the Santa bus was'

Ahead of this year's Santa bus starting, 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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