IT must be Christmas - Coca-Cola's festive truck is heading to Winchester next month.

The world-famous advertising vehicle will visit the city on December 17 as part of its 46-stop national tour and will stop outside Nationwide Building Society on the High Street from 12pm to 8pm.

Coca-Cola promises a 'winter wonderland', and a photographer will also be on hand to take pictures of visitors which can be downloaded at home.

Ever since the Coca-Cola Christmas truck first appeared on screens in November 1995, The truck has become a regular feature of festive TV schedules in more than 100 different countries since its launch in 1995.

This year will also see the release of limited edition 1.75l Christmas bow bottles with a label that can transform into a Christmas bow.