The Town Council has revealed that Santa will be paying a visit to Maldon for this years Christmas Fayre - Light Up Maldon.

A Christmas Grotto will be open from 4pm to 7.30pm on Thursday, November 28.

Want to experience a slice of the Christmas magic? Families are invited to book a free slot to visit Santa and his elves in his cozy grotto. Each child will receive a special gift from Santa himself.

The Grotto is proudly supported by the Maldon Rotary Club and hosted by Bright & Sons Solicitors. Donations to Maldon Rotary Club are welcomed.

Don't miss this opportunity to create lasting Christmas memories with little ones.

Bright & Sons at Christmas. (Credit: Maldon Town Council)

The Light Up Maldon event is open from 5pm to 9pm in the Town Centre and incorporates the Christmas Lights Switch-on at 6pm.

Town Centre shops will again be invited to enter the traditional window display competition. The theme for this year is 'Christmas across the decades' and judging will take place on November 27.

Light Up Maldon will showcase the best of the Town, with Town Centre shops expanding their presence with stalls outside their premises, joined by food stalls, community groups, and local charities lining the High Street.

Craft stalls will fill the Town Hall and the Swan Hotel Bar & Grill's Cygnet Room.

Councillor Andrew Lay, Maldon Town Mayor, said, "We are delighted to announce the return of Santa's Grotto to Light Up Maldon. It's a wonderful opportunity for families to create magical Christmas memories.

"I encourage everyone to support our local businesses and community groups by visiting the event and look forward to seeing the wonderful window displays.

"Let's come together to make this Christmas a truly special one for Maldon."