The annual visit to Chopwell Wood to make a pick from the masses of Christmas trees for sale is a tradition for many families.
Chopwell Woodland Park in Gateshead provides the perfect setting for the festive outing, with fairylights and music - and weekend visits from Santa - all adding to the atmosphere as the smell of pine, spruce and fir fills the air.
The tradition was much missed during the pandemic and this year will see a big change too, with Christmas trees being available for sale for just one day instead of the usual full season. But the good news is that it sounds like it will be quite a day, built around a special event called Christmas in the Pines.
