South Tyneside families can already book in their visits with Santa at this garden centre.

Families across the borough can already book to meet Santa Claus at this South Shields garden centre.

Green Fingers Garden Centre, on Western Approach, NE33 5QY, has announced that little ones can now book a session to meet Santa Claus.

The personal visits can be booked from today on the centre’s website: https://bookwhen.com/greenfingers

There are two events available to book, a personal visit with Santa and a Christmas present, or the Mr Swainston’s Gift Pack Magical Festive experience.

The experiences will take place between December 19 and December 24 and the centre says spaces are already filling up quickly.

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Parents and carers are welcome at the experiences too.

Tickets are priced at £16.95 and there are also inclusive visit options for children with additional needs.

Each child will leave with a present or sweet gift pack.

The garden centre, on social media, said: “Make this Christmas extra magical! Bring the little ones to meet Santa, share their Christmas wishes and enjoy a festive experience to remember.”