Children and their parents got into the Christmas spirit today with a visit to Santa’s Grotto in Oxford.

The Clarendon Centre grotto had excited little ones queuing out the door when it opened at noon.

The centre has converted one of its empty shops into a grotto complete with presents, elves and Father Christmas himself for the festive period.

Children from across the county told Santa what they wanted this year and all left with presents and smiles on their faces.

The grotto will be open tomorrow from noon until 4pm and at the same time next Saturday and Sunday.