Festive fun for kids on Santa's bus

SANTA with his elves, alias Kate Elliott and James Hedges, beside the Christmas crafts bus. Photo Chas Breton

SANTA has swapped his sleigh and reindeer for a double decker bus and its rolling into Elk Mill this weekend.

Youngsters can climb aboard the seasonal express for a free meet up with the man himself and get crafty with the help of his elves.

The top deck has been turned into a winter wonderland and will be welcoming visitors on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pm.

Below deck, helpers will host a festive workshop giving kids the chance to make Christmas decorations and magic reindeer food for Rudolph.

Colin Gilligan, centre manager at Elk Mill, said: "Christmas isn't far away now and while you're doing Christmas shopping this weekend, we have a range of free activities for the kids to get creative."