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.
13. A warm welcome
Team Santa member, Stephen Guy, parish co-ordinator pictured with Gayle McCabe and her children, Daniel (2) and Rory (8) after their vist to Santa in St Mark's Church Tower. PT50-223. Photo: Tony Hendron
14. Happy faces
All smiles as they pose with Santa at his grotto in St Mark's Church Tower on Saturday are from left, Deborah Gilmore, son, Will (5), Ben Irwin (4), Sam Irwin (6) and dad Steven Irwin. PT50-224. Photo: Tony Hendron
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