We've yet to see either Halloween or Bonfire Night - but tickets for Christmas experiences at Bluewater are now on sale.

Kent's biggest shopping centre is one of a number of grottos to already begin selling passes to meet Santa and his elves this Christmas.

The grotto, located by the lakes in the West Village, will be headed-up this year by Mr Crumble the Christmas chef who will greet families at his log cabin.

Children will become his little elf helpers, being called upon to help Chef in the kitchen, before embarking on a magical journey through the grotto.

As part of the experience children will create their own tree decoration to take home, before meeting the big man himself.

Each child will also receive a lovely soft toy from Santa and photos can be purchased upon leaving the Grotto.

The ice rink is also returning for another winter at Bluewater next to Santa's grotto.

Created with the whole family in mind there will be seal shaped skating aids for smaller children, special 'Bob' skates for those who need a little more help staying steady on the ice and skating lessons for anyone keen on whirling and gliding around the Christmas tree!

Tickets for both Santa's grotto and the ice rink are available now. To get your family's click here.