As Christmas draws nearer many events will be taking place around the BCP area relating to the festive season, and you may see Santa pop up at a few of them.

Whether that is at a grotto at a Christmas market or at various different events, there will be the opportunity to see Santa before he makes his big journey around the world delivering presents on Christmas Eve.

Here's a round-up of where he'll be in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area throughout December.

Where to see Santa in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Visit 'Farmer Christmas' at Farmer Palmer's in Poole

From Saturday, December 3 to Friday, December 23 you'll have the chance to meet 'Farmer Christmas' at Farmer Palmer's in Poole.

All children wanting to meet 'Farmer Christmas' will need a ticket to enter the enchanted barn. Tickets are available as an 'add-on' item when you book/reserve your admission tickets.

Tickets for the event can be booked over at the Farmer Palmer's website here.

Meet Father Christmas at Adventure Wonderland

You'll be able to meet Father Christmas and his elves in their snowy log cabin at Adventure Wonderland.

Every child will receive a souvenir gift and can enjoy the indoor play area once the visit is over.

Guests will be admitted into the grotto to see Santa on a first-come, first-serve basis during your allocated visit time.

Tickets can be booked at the website here.

Breakfast and High Tea with Santa at the Cliffhanger Restaurant

Over in Christchurch the Cliffhanger Restaurant will be running a few events around Santa with its breakfast and high teas.

The breakfast events will involve the arrival of Santa, a festive singalong and a reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas'.

Whilst eating breakfast Santa will go around giving a present to each child.

Plus, the kids will be able to get a photo with Santa and his sleigh at the end of the experience.

This is available on December 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 23 and 24 with tickets costing £25.

The afternoon tea experience with Santa will be similar to this, with the obvious exception of the food being different and it only being available on one day on Sunday, December 11.

To book a table for these events, call the restaurant on 01425 278058.

Breakfast with Santa at Toby Carvery

You'll be able to meet Santa on a select number of dates in December as part of Toby Carvey's 'Breakfast with Santa' deal.

For a price of £7.99, which rises to £8.99 on Christmas Eve, kids will be able to enjoy breakfast, a drink and chocolate and get an activity pack to take away with them.

Santa will be around to meet them from 9am to 11am on December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23 and 24.

The Toby Carvery restaurants at Poole, Northbourne, Cooper Dean and Hinton will be taking part in this promotion.

You can book to take part in this event at the Toby Carvery website here.

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Breakfast with Santa at Harvester

Similar to Toby Carvert Harvester restaurants will also be running a 'Breakfast with Santa' deal in December.

The Harvester restaurants in The Neptune, The Cooper Dean, The Durley Inn and Harvester Poole will be taking part in this promotion.

You can book to take part in this event at the Harvester website here.

Sail with Santa at Poole Quay

Sail with Santa cruises will be taking place around Poole Harbour this month, passing Brownsea Island, Sandbanks Peninsula, Studland Bay and more.

Adults will be able to enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie, whilst listening to Christmas carols onboard the ship.

Santa will also be walking around meeting the children, with each child getting a present directly from him.

At the moment the event is sold out but you can join a waitlist at the website here to be notified if any tickets become available.