SANTA is taking time out of his busy schedule to visit neighbourhoods in Poole in the run-up to Christmas.

Tonight, residents in Canford Heath will be able to see Father Christmas aboard his Santa Express.

His two-hour journey begins at 6pm and will see him travel along Kellaway Road, Verity Crescent, Lynn Road and Calder Road.

On Thursday, he will be saying hello to residents in Hamworthy from 6pm.

He will start on Samson Road before making his way along Goliath Road, Solomon Way, Jacobs Road and Coles Avenue. He will finish on Hamilton Road via Hamilton Crescent.

Then on Friday, his tour comes to an end in Lower Parkstone.

His journey will begin on Broadwater Avenue at 6pm before he moves along Jennings Road, SouthWestern Crescent, Potter Road and Sherwood Avenue. He will finish in Whitefield Road.

Father Christmas’ tour started on December 5 and has seen him take in Upper Parkstone, Broadstone, Oakdale, Upton, Talbot Way and Creekmoor as well as Southbourne.

The event has been organised by Rotary Club of Poole Bay.