"Tucked away in a quiet corner" of the North East there's a Winter Wonderland which is believed to get even the biggest bah humbug into the festive spirit.
Here you will find the Grinch, Santa's grotto, an ice skating rink and funfair rides, as well as a tipi and an alpine lodge style bar, plenty of food vendors and lots more.
The event, which opened last month, is located at Rainton Arena on Mercantile Road, in Houghton-le Spring. And it is believed that people travel from all across the region to visit the grounds.
