This is the first time the landmark town centre church has hosted a festive grotto and it is proving very popular indeed.
Photographer Tony Hendron climbed up the tower to get these great photos and also dropped into the Christmas craft fair.
5. All smiles
David and Margaret Uprichard who enjoyed the St Mark's Parish Church craft fair in the church on Saturday. PT50-215. Photo: Tony Hendron
6. Face painters
Ready to decorate children's faces at the St Mark's Parish Church craft fair. PT50-216. Photo: Tony Hendron
7. Enjoying the festivities
All smiles at the St Mark's Parish Church craft fair and Santa's Grotto In The Tower are from left, Sharon Douglas, Rhiannon Calvert, Lorna Davison son, Matthew (2) and husband, Nathan. PT50-217. Photo: Tony Hendron
8. Three Kings
Alll smiles at the St Mark's Parish Church craft fair and Santa's Grotto In The Tower are from left, Oliver King (6), mum, Naomi and granny, Daphne. PT50-218. Photo: Tony Hendron