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.
9. Festive fair
Sophie and Anne Clarke pictured at their jewellery and accessories stall at the St Mark's Parish Church craft fair. PT50-219. Photo: Tony Hendron
10. Grotto visitors
Waiting to see Santa at the St Mark's Parish Church craft fair and Santa's Grotto In The Tower are the Gilmore kids from left, Hollie (11), Scarlett (2) and Jason (9). PT50-220. Photo: Tony Hendron
11. Tasty treats
Cheryl Murtagh, Red Bear Bakes, left, tries to tempt Caroline McCann with her tasty cupcakes at the St Mark's Parish Church craft fair and Santa's Grotto In The Tower on Saturday. PT50-221. Photo: Tony Hendron
12. Family fun
Members of the Murtagh family pictured at the St Mark's Parish Church craft fair and Santa's Grotto In The Tower including from left, Hannah, Joan, Chris, Ethan, Charlie (4) and Cheryl. PT50-222. Photo: Tony Hendron