Santa’s Grotto has returned to the St. Nicholas Centre in Sutton for the second consecutive year.

A Christmas themed family area is located on level two of the Sutton High Street shopping centre.

Centre director, Gavin Waller, said: “These are exciting times for the St. Nicholas Shopping Centre. We are extremely proud of our Santa’s Grotto, who through our talented team, have delivered a magical experience and are thrilled by the response from our customers so far.

"This coupled with us welcoming the very exciting brand Smiggle to our expanding retail mix, only helps us strengthen the quality shopping experience we are striving to achieve.

“Further developments in 2018 will continue to demonstrate our commitment to delivering strong retail brands and an enhanced customer experience.”

Santa can be visited at the grotto daily until Christmas Eve costing £7 per child.

The St. Nicholas Centre has also welcomed stationary store Smiggle this month and is planning on opening the new Empire Cinemas in the new year.