FATHER Christmas just couldn’t resist hitching a ride on the Rio Grande train when he dropped in on Paultons Park to inspect the preparations for the festive season.

Accompanied by one of his trusty elves, he has sacks full of presents for his Christmas Wonderland, which opens tomorrow.

Santa’s Christmas Wonderland is an enchanting world of snow and ice with animated scenes which bring to life all the magic of a childhood Christmas.

You enter the spectacular grotto through a sparkling tunnel and walk the winding path through to Santa’s toy factory. Along the way amazing characters sing and celebrate the wonder of Christmas, including Santa’s reindeer, woodland animals, mother dragon and the fabulous Siberian Tiger!

The grand finale is a visit to Santa himself who has a super present for every child. Grown-ups are served hot fruit punch and a mince pie in the oldeworlde atmosphere of the Village Life Museum, which is bedecked with holly and a huge Christmas tree, while an animated soldier band entertains.

Tickets: 023 8081 4442 or paultonspark.

co.uk.