Stagecoach’s Santa Paws Bus is coming to town - this is where it will stop
Stagecoach has launched its Christmas 2025 Santa Paws bus.
Santa Paws is coming to home with Stagecoach as the popular Christmas bus returns to the North East for the 2025 festive season.
The popular event invites dogs and their owners to visit an on-bus grotto to meet Santa Paws, which will visit three locations in the region over three weekends.
Each event will offer gifts and treats for dogs and children, as well as raising money for the RSPCA Felledge Animal and Equine Centre, in Chester-le-Street.
Following the popular debut last year, the Stagecoach Dog Santa Bus is returning to the North East this December, visiting South Shields, Sunderland, and Seaham.
Steve Walker, Managing Director at Stagecoach North East, is looking forward to welcoming dog owners and their families back to the Santa Paws bus.
He said: “We know many people, including a lot of our colleagues, share a special bond with their dogs and love getting them involved in their festive celebrations.
“Giving back and adding value to the communities we serve across the UK is incredibly important to us.
“By running this free, unique and popular event, we aim to help to bring families together, spread a bit of happiness and raise money for a very important cause.
“Make sure you come along and join the paw-ty.”
Oz McCormack, this year’s Santa Paws, has revealed his excitement at getting to meet all the dogs over the next three weekends.
He added: “Last year, it was absolutely fantastic to see all the excited dogs, their wagging tails and the smiles on their owner’s faces, as they saw the specially wrapped bus and grotto inside.
“It’s such a simple but effective way to spread happiness and Christmas cheer, while involving our much-loved pups.
“It’s such a special time of year, and I'm so excited to not only see some more good boys and girls, but also give back to the community while doing so.”
The full details for the Stagecoach Santa Paws bus is as follows:
- Seaham: Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7, from 10am until 2pm at the Seaham Terrace Green.
- South Shields: Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14, from 10am until 2pm at the Harbour Drive South car park.
- Sunderland: Saturday, December 20, and Sunday, December 21, from 10am until 2pm at the Seaburn seafront.
For more information about Stagecoach services, visit: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/.