You can't beat a wander around Newcastle Christmas market during the festive season.
The popular attraction is now open for business and will run until Friday, December 23, giving visitors five weeks to try out the huge variety of food and drinks on offer. This year the market is bigger than ever, with more than 40 stalls running along Grey Street, Grainger Street, and around Old Eldon Square.
Many North East traders are taking part in the event as Newcastle City Council looks to champion local businesses.