Follow the star

Follow the star to santa's grotto

Building the Grotto

Santa's not-so-little helpers set up his grotto

Crowds fill the square

A large crowd turned out to see the grotto's opening

Santa's stop

It's ruldolph's day off so Santa and co. travelled by bus.

Enter the elves

After spending all year building toys, the elves enjoy a day off in Brighton.

Arriving at the grotto

The festive folk ride the escalator down to the grotto

Opening time

Patsy Palmer and 'Jack the Lad' officially open the grotto

Aladdin's a bit cold

Some of the cast of Aladdin, appearing at the Theatre Royal, turned up for the celebrations. Not quite in winter wear though.

Just waiting for you

Santa and the elves look forward to your arrival at the grotto this year.

First visitor

Patsy Palmer and her children went to visit Santa

With Santa

They seemed to enjoy their time at the Grotto

Open to the public

The ceremony over, the grotto opens to the public