Smithills Open Farm has opened up its Santa's Grotto running from now until Chirstmas.

Ideal for a family day out, the grotto is open to visitors as of today, Saturday, December 3 and will be opening every weekend this month.

It will also be open on Thursday, December 22 and Friday, December 23, so children have as much opportunity to meet Santa and his elves as possible.

The usual admission prices apply - children £8 and adults £9 with bundle offers also - and a visit to the Grotto costs a further £5 with a present included.

A spokesperson for Smithills Open Farm said: "Santa and his elves will be at Smithills Farm every weekend in December.

"All grotto tickets are available online through our website - www.smithillsopenfarm.co.uk.