Temporary road closures, taxi pick-up points and alternative bus stops have been announced ahead of this year's Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town starting tonight.

The town is gearing up as its fifth annual Christmas Town celebration returns from Thursday to Sunday (December 4-7).

Last year, the event drew 32,000 people to the town centre.

The opening night of Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town 2024 (Image: Stuart Boulton)

Visitors can expect festive markets, fairground rides, street food, an ice rink, Santa’s Grotto and a packed schedule of family entertainment.

New highlights for 2025 include shuggy boats, an 80-foot vintage fairground ride, and a newly commissioned Christmas parade on Friday featuring Samba drumming elves, dancers, and giant puppets, including Santa and an Ice King a

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