Here's when Father Christmas will be coming to Milton Keynes this year

The man in red will be stopping off at Milton Keynes Museum to see all of the children in the town, but it might be slightly different this year due to coronavirus restrictions.

A MK Museum spokesperson: "It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Milton Keynes Museum is pleased to announce it has secured a visit from the biggest star of the season.

"He is currently very busy in Lapland sorting presents for all the good boys and girls, but Father Christmas will be taking time out to meet youngsters in Milton Keynes before he heads off on his special night of gift giving."

Museum director Bill Griffiths said the museum has 'inevitably' had to make changes this year.

He said: “We won't be able to have the usual Christmas carols in the parlour and associated activities for obvious reasons. Instead of using the farmhouse this time, Father Christmas will be meeting families in one of our new galleries, which he will be using as his temporary workshop, and naturally we will be fully covid-secure."

Bill said a visit to Father Christmas will be different this year, but it will still be something 'really magical'.

He said: “2020 has been extraordinary and very difficult for many families. This is a chance to make a happy memory, and we are absolutely thrilled that Father Christmas has chosen to come and spend time with us during his busiest period.”

Families can visit Father Christmas on the following dates: Friday the 4th, 11th and 18th of December between 4.30pm-7pm, Saturday the 5th, 12th and 19th of December between 1.30pm-6pm and Sunday the 6th, 13th and 20th of December between 1.30pm-6pm.

Advance booking is essential and tickets are expected to sell fast.

Entry is £8.50 per child (up to two adults can go free) and every child (0-12 years old) will receive a gift to take home.

To make a booking visit buytickets.at/miltonkeynesmuseum/439054