Santa will be joining passengers on the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway.

His first appearance will be on Sunday, November 18, and he will return on Sunday November 25.

He will also be a regular visitor on the trains in December, every Saturday and Sunday until Christmas Day.

The Santa Specials have proved popular in the past and to cater for the demand this year's trains will have increased capacity.

No booking is required. Trains will run each day between 10am and 4pm.

Fares cost £8 for adults and children aged three and over and £5 for youngsters aged two and under. Each child will receive a present from Santa.