Some very special visitors will be visiting North Tyneside’s town centres in the lead up to Christmas. Shoppers can pop by to say hello and enjoy some photo opportunities.

THE GRINCH

Special appearances from The Grinch

Saturday 22 November

11am – 3.30pm, at intervals

11am – 11.40am

12pm – 12.40pm

1pm – 1.40pm

2pm – 2.40pm

3pm – 3.30pm

Come and say hello at Park View Shopping Centre in Whitley Bay.

THE GRUFFALO & THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD

Special appearances from Gruffalo & Gruffalo’s Child

Saturday 29 November

11am – 3.30pm, at intervals

11am – 11.40am

12pm – 12.40pm

1pm – 1.40pm

2pm – 2.40pm

3pm – 3.30pm

Come and say hello at the Killingworth Shopping Centre.

STICK MAN

Special appearances from Stick Man

Saturday 6 December

11am – 3.30pm, at intervals

11am – 11.40am

12pm – 12.40pm

1pm – 1.40pm

2pm – 2.40pm

3pm – 3.30pm

Come and say hello at the Forum Shopping Centre in Wallsend.

THE SNOWMAN™ & THE SNOWDOG

Special appearances from Snowman & The Snowdog

Saturday 13 December

11am – 3.30pm, at intervals

11am – 11.40am

12pm – 12.40pm

1pm – 1.40pm

2pm – 2.40pm

3pm – 3.30pm

Come and say hello at the Beacon Centre in North Shields.

These events are funded through the North East Combined Authority.