SANTA and his reindeers will be visiting Darlington's Cornmill Centre on Saturday.

The Cairngorm reindeers will parade along East Row, Horsemarket and High Row before heading for the centre, where Santa will take up residence in his grotto. The parade, which includes brass band music, starts at 11.30am.

The grotto will be open Mondays to Saturdays, from 10am to 5pm, and on Sundays, from 11.30am to 4.30pm. Admission is £2.50 and includes a gift.