SANTA visited Poole Quay today to meet children and offer little one's the chance to tell the man himself what they'd like for Christmas.
Father Christmas was joined by two real-life reindeer and his elves, delivering festive cheer to families from across the region as part of Poole BID's big Christmas switch-on.
The all-day extravaganza featured free face-painting and entertainment acts starring Love Soul Choir amongst others, plus snow and bubble machines which could be found in Falkland Square.
A reindeer with its elf handler
The event ran between 11.30am and 5.30pm on Saturday, November 20.
Santa's sleigh was parked up on the Quay offering photo opportunities for children big and small.
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Santa, Kayden, Adam, Maise-Joy and Scarlett-Rose Gray.
The Gray family enjoyed meeting Santa, though little Maisie-Joy found it a big too much meeting the big man in real-life - but haven't we all been there?
Mum, Bethany Gray said: "This is the first time Maisie will remember meeting Santa, last year she was very small.
"We're feeling very festive already - the Christmas tree's already gone up!"
Holly Stainton also visited Father Christmas with her one-year-old daughter Lola,
Holly said: "It's great having this going on down here. She's only one so this is the first time seeing Santa up-close and it's brilliant.
"This is definitely getting me in the Christmas spirit and singing the children singing is lovely."
Santa, Lola Stainton and Holly Stainton
As dusk falls Christmas lights throughout the town will begin to switch on.
Falkland Square is also home to the heart of Poole’s festive cheer this November and December with a large Christmas tree and glittering lights donated by the Dolphin Centre.
There is a trail of illuminations leading down the High Street to the old quarter lighting up the boutiques, coffee shops, pubs and cafes.
Send in your pictures of Poole's festivies to newsdesk@bournemouthecho.co.uk
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