Northern Lights

Families have the chance to see Santa in Lapland

‘Bucket-list trip’ to see Santa Claus and Northern Lights in Lapland

I travelled from South Shields to Spain for the rare solar eclipse

From solar eclipses to a bird murmuration at dusk, travellers are increasingly choosing moments - not just destinations.

Ad Feature Brits are setting their alarms for nature in 2026

Steven Lomas has captured an impressive timelapse of the Northern Lights at the Trow Rocks Disappearing Gun.

Watch this timelapse of the Northern Lights captured in South Shields

We received so many great photos from Shields Gazette readers throughout the autumn of 2025.

Look at these 21 photos submitted by readers throughout Autumn 2025

The Northern Lights made an appearance in the North East skies.

10 fantastic photos as the Northern Lights put on a dazzling display

The Northern Lights, as seen over France earlier this year

Northern Lights to stun UK tonight - best time to see them

You could be experiencing the magic of Manhattan at Christmas for just £99

£99 Christmas market mystery holiday: New York, Lapland, Rome, or...?

Northern Lights Newcastle has announced the list of street food vendors for its 2025 Christmas village.

Northern Lights 2025: Trail organisers reveal list of food vendors

The Northern Lights as seen over Whitley Bay, in England's North East, last year

When the Northern Lights could appear over the UK this week

It comes as 24 per cent of over-50s feel more adventurous than they did in their 30s and 40s

UK Over-50s bucket lists revealed

The Aurora Lilies will be one of the standout displays for Northern Lights Newcastle 2025.

North East festive light trail organisers reveal map for 2025

The Northern Lights as seen from Herne Bay in Kent last October

Tips to spot the Northern Lights tonight as aurora appears in UK skies

When Northern Lights may be visible as aurora sightings possible in UK.

When Northern Lights may be visible as aurora sightings possible in UK

Where you could see Northern lights tonight as Met Office forecasts enhanced auroral activity.

Watch: Met Office forecasts visible auroral activity - where and when

On average, Brits experience five unforgettable moments each year

Life’s most unmissable moments revealed - from babies to first homes
Life’s most unmissable moments include holding your newborn for the first time, seeing a baby take their first steps - and getting the keys to your very first home.
Martin Winter

Northern Lights Newcastle is set to return to Leazes Park for the 2025 festive period.

Northern Lights 2025: Tickets go on sale for the festive light trail

The aurora borealis, or northern lights, are visible in parts of Scotland and get more spectacular the further north you go.

Where northern lights could be visible tonight as red alert issued

Northern Lights Newcastle is set to return to Leazes Park for the 2025 festive period.

Popular festive light trail to return to Leazes Park for a third year

South Shields artist Stevie Thompson with his Mycelium Network in Australia.

Thousands have seen my artwork and now its on display in Australia

Abbi Adair in Alaska in her search for the Northern Lights

I'm a storm chaser and travelled to Alaska to see the Northern Lights

Visuals of a blue whale, northern lights, and football tricks are displayed in a hologram show over London

A 50ft hologram dazzled Shoreditch skies, leaving Londoners in awe

Heart-warming moment couple surprise each other during proposal.

Best videos: Heart-warming moment pair surprise each other in proposal

Lily-Rae with actor Kate Winslet.

Kate Winslet gifted £5k so I can see Northern Lights before I go blind

The Mycelium Network, made by South Shields artist Stevie Thompson. The display will be featured in the 2024 Northern Lights Newcastle event.

I have loved seeing my kids enjoy my artwork at Northern Lights

I took a trip to Lapland to see the Northern Lights!

I travelled from London to Lapland to see the Northern Lights

The Mycelium Network, made by South Shields artist Stevie Thompson. The display will be featured in the 2024 Northern Lights Newcastle event.

South Shields artist’s work to be showcased at a Christmas light event
The work of a South Shields artist is set to be featured in a light trail in Newcastle.
Ryan Smith

Scotland is a diverse country, loved by explorers

Six idyllic cottages in Scotland perfect for a Christmas getaway

Councillors back campaign to stop street lighting along The Leas

Expedia Group unpacks the eight noteworthy travel trends for 2025 - including Detour Destinations, JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) Travel and One-Click Trips.

Ad Feature Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo reveal the top travel trends for 2025

Northern Lights captured in Tromso, Norway. Photo: Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Why do Northern Lights look better on your phone?

Northern Lights dazzles in the UK sky

Breath-taking Northern Lights display dazzles across UK coast

We've had some great photos of the Northern Lights shared with us by readers.

Northern Lights Over South Tyneside: Photos

13 stunning snaps of the Northern Lights over South Tyneside 📸

Aurora Borealis seen from the International Space Station

Aurora Borealis: Stunning timelapse shows northern lights in space

Gales stole from a World Duty Free store at Newcastle Airport.

TUI announces additional flights from Newcastle for winter 2025

The northern lights fill the sky with green ribbons of electrical charged particles over a barn (Photo by Michael Seamans/Getty Images)

4 of the best apps to help you spot the Northern Lights

Residents hit out at the installation of street lights along The Leas

‘Europe’s most important hippo calf’ born at Flamingo Land

People visit St Mary's lighthouse in Whitley Bay to see the aurora borealis on 10 May 2024 (Photo: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Will the Northern Lights appear again this weekend?

Karim Akhtar and Sully Lauren mistook a Premier Inn for the Northern Lights.

Watch: Friends mistake Premier Inn for Northern Lights

Stunning timelapse video shows the Aurora Borealis over Blea Tarn in Ambleside (11/05/04). Photo credit: Greg Wolstenholme Photography

Northern Lights: Timelapse video shows Aurora Borealis light up UK sky

Charlie Pearson took this fantastic shot of the Northern Lights.

Northern Lights viewable from Tyne and Wear in photos

The Balmoral will be sailing from the Port of Tyne throughout 2024. Photo: Other 3rd Party.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils its brand new 2025/26 programme

The Northern Lights are a majestic natural phenomenon

The best places to see the Northern Lights in the UK this winter

Bioluminescent plankton: ‘northern lights of sea’ found on UK coast

Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, putting a show on dancing over Loch Glascarnoch, by Garve, in the Highlands

Breaking Northern Lights to be visible from parts of UK tonight

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