Youngsters were treated to a winter wonderland Santa's grotto, thanks to a Colchester nursery.
They queued for their chance to speak to the man himself and give him their Christmas present requests.
Staff at Springlands Nursery on Shrub End Road, Colchester, were Santa's helpers for the day, and kept the children entertained while they queued.
The grotto, which was sponsored by the Early Learning Centre, was raising money for the NSPCC.
This was the first time the Springlands grotto was opened to members of the public.
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