A SPECIAL guest will be dropping into a museum for the annual 'Santa at the Station' event.

Visitors will be able to talk to him and take photographs – without having to share their experience with anyone else at Darlington's Head of Steam Museum.

The events will be held on Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10, followed by a return visit on December 16 and 17. All events run from 10am until 4pm.

Kelly McStravick, Events and Admin Officer at Head of Steam, said: “Our Santa at the Station events are always really popular and we go out of our way to make it as personal as we can so it’s extra special.”

As well as meeting Santa, visitors can enjoy a host of entertainment including mini train rides, arts and crafts as well as face painting.

Booking is essential with admission prices at £6 for children, £4 for adults or you can buy a family ticket for £20 – two adults and three children.

For annual pass members prices are £6 for children while adults go free. To book your tickets call 01325-405060 or call into the museum reception during opening times.

Alternatively log onto the website at www.head-of-steam.co.uk