FATHER CHRISTMAS rode through the town centre on Saturday as he opened his Warrington Market grotto.

Santa took a trip through the town centre before opening Warrington Disability Partnership’s grotto – which is at the rear of Warrington Market.

The grotto will be open every Saturday until Christmas as well as December 21 to 23 between 10am and 4pm.

WDP co-founder Dave Thompson MBE said: “As we all know this is a very busy time of year for Santa – we are extremely lucky that he is taking time out of his packed schedule to help us raise money to promote independent living and social inclusion for disabled people in Warrington.

“We’ve worked very closely with Santa’s staff back at the North Pole to make sure all our gifts are high-quality and guaranteed to put a smile on every visitor’s face – no child leaves empty handed and all money raised from the £4 entry fee per child is spent maintaining our Warrington-based charitable services.”