A Suffolk garden centre is unveiling an extra-special Meet Santa experience for families and young children this Christmas. 

The experience launches at Dobbies garden centre in Rougham Road, Bury St Edmunds on Thursday, November 28 and will continue until Tuesday, December 24. 

For £8.99 per child, families can get into the festive spirit by spending time with St Nick himself, sharing their Christmas wishes and stories.

Children will also be given a wrapped present with the option to pre-select the gift when booking on the website and walk-ins are also welcomed.

Professional photographs will also be available to purchase with a 15% discount available on photos that are pre-booked.

Ayesha Nickson, Dobbies’ events programme manager, said: “Christmas at Dobbies is all about creating experiences that families can cherish. Our Meet Santa event offers an accessible way for children to share the joy of the season with Santa himself.

“I have so many fond recollections of meeting Santa as a little girl and it brings me great joy to bring those same feelings to children visiting Dobbies’ Bury St Edmunds store.

"We hope that families have a wonderful time at our Meet Santa event and soak up the festivities at Dobbies.”

Customers are encouraged to book in advance to avoid disappointment and more information can be found on the Dobbies website.