Santa and his elves are moving into their grotto at the Brunel Centre next month.

From November 9 the jolly gent in the red suit will be on the first floor of the between Mark & Spencer and Boots.

And for those who are not keen wrapping presents, Prospect Hospice volunteers will be running a gift wrap stall once the Christmas shopping season steps up a gear.

Centre manager Jane Steward said: “ Prospect Hospice’s Gift Wrap stall has become a tradition at The Brunel and we’re delighted to say it’s returning again.

“Now in its sixth year and having raised more than £20,000 for the hospice so far, the stall returns to the centre from November 30.”

Shoppers can have their purchases neatly wrapped up for a minimum donation of £2.50 per gift.

Jane added: “ The station is always really well supported and the presents are beautifully wrapped.

“We are looking forward to seeing how much can be raised this year to add to this fantastic total.”

The gift wrap station, which will be situated outside Timpsons in the Brunel Plaza, opens at weekends but from December 14, it will also open during the week.

For full details of the opening times: www.thebrunel.co.uk.

To avoid long queues, visitors can pre-book a visit to Santa’s grotto at bookfatherchristmas.co.uk/brunel

Children will receive an aged appropriate free gift and there is no charge to see him.