SHOPPERS can take time off on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year by visiting Santa's grotto.

Father Christmas has arrived at Templars Square shopping centre in Cowley and is ready to dish out some gifts to willing children.

The bearded one will be in the grotto between 11am and 4pm both days of this weekend.

He will make more appearances from Wednesday until Saturday in the run up to Christmas.

Little ones can meet the man himself and receive a free gift.

A face painter will also be on hand on December 16 and 23 to decorate children's faces with a range of festive designs.