If it's good enough for Santa, it's good enough for a whole season of wonderful photos.
That's Hylton Castle which was in the news, as reported in the Sunderland Echo.
But why limit yourself to a Christmas look at the castle when you can enjoy it with a stunning backdrop of a sunset, snow, Autumn leaves or Spring splendour.
We have them all and plenty more besides in these 9 images from the Echo archives.

1. Seasonal scenes at Hylton Castle
A treat for the visitor at all times of the year. | se



4. Winter sun through the trees
Snow on the ground at Hylton Castle in this wonderland scene in 2005. | se
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