SANTA Claus will be coming to town to mark the start of Christmas at Middlebrook.

The big man in the red suit will be parading through the retail and leisure park with his reindeer on Saturday.

The parade will start at DFS at 4pm, taking Santa around the malls and up to the stage by Next where they will join Bolton comedian Stu Francis and Coronation Street star Ellie Leach for the lights switch-on.

The winter wonderland grotto will be open to families from 5pm on Saturday and every weekend after that from 11am to 4pm.

Middlebrook marketing manager Heather Crank-Ingham said: “We are once again holding our popular light switch on event with reindeer parade, families from around the area enjoy this event as it brings the magic of Christmas to life.

“There will be lots of Free family activities taking place from 12noon with a stage show and live bands ahead of the parade starting at 4pm.” For more information, go to middlebrook-bolton.co.uk