It was a visit to see Santa with a difference this year for families in west Suffolk.

Nowton Park in Bury St Edmunds hosted Father Christmas himself this weekend with children keen to find out if they are on the good list.

East Anglian Daily Times: Santa in his coronavirus secure grotto in Nowton ParkSanta in his coronavirus secure grotto in Nowton Park (Image: Archant)

Due to the coronavirus a number of measures had to be put in place to ensure that youngsters could safely tell Santa what gifts they were hoping to unwrap on December 25.

Hay bales and a screen were used so children could speak to Santa without getting too close.

. East Anglian Daily Times: Santa's elf helpers were still on hand to helpSanta's elf helpers were still on hand to help (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Families meet with Santa in Nowton ParkFamilies meet with Santa in Nowton Park (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Youngsters were still able to receive gifts from SantaYoungsters were still able to receive gifts from Santa (Image: Archant)