Here are 11 places you can meet Father Christmas himself, Mrs Claus, reindeers or elves.
1. Places to meet Santa ahead of Christmas
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2. Bent's Garden Centre
Bent's Garden Centre are hosting Santa Paws events for our beloved pooches to meet the big man every Sunday, as well as a festive breakfast on Saturday December 2. More information can be found on the Bent's website Photo: Frank Orrell
3. Haigh Hall Christmas tree light switch-on
Haigh Hall Christmas tree light switch-on takes place on Sunday December 19, with Santa set to arrive shortly after 4pm Photo: Bernard Platt
4. The Wayfarer
The Wayfarer in Parbold has confirmed Father Christmas will come to town on the weekends 8-10 and 15-17 December as part of the Santa's Camp event. Alternative events such as low seneory are also available, with more details on the website Photo: submit