In at the deep end: Santa goes 450ft underground
Father Christmas is usually known for climbing down chimneys, but this year he has taken things one step further by clambering down a 450ft mineshaft.
The extreme grotto, complete with fireplace, stockings, baubles and gifts, has been created as part of the National Coal Mining Museum’s Christmas celebrations.
The transformed mine, which will be home to Santa until December 23, is at the museum’s site in Wakefield.
It will be open for the next two weekends and daily from December 19.