It's official: Santa is spending Christmas in Milton Keynes

Santa will arrive in spectacular style to open his grotto, and families will flock to the centre to see him fly in with his reindeer and a procession of elves to kick off the celebration parade and officially start the countdown to Christmas Day.

And with lots of hungry families around, the restaurant will be open from 9am serving breakfast.

Entry to the event is free, and the magical experience continues in the grotto for the whole family, Enter the magical wonderland, sing carols with bashful elves and make reindeer food, ready to sprinkle on Christmas Eve.

The adventure then continues in Santa’s living room where children can listen to an enchanting story, read by the big man himself.

Grotto tickets for children aged six months and older are £11.99 and adult tickets are £4.99.

Pre- booking is essential. For further details of all events, visit www.frostsgardencentres.co.uk/events or call 0800 954 9484.

Santa’s Grotto will then be open weekends only until Monday 28 November where it will be open daily until Saturday 24 December.