Children in Abingdon have the chance to receive a personalised response when they send their letters to Santa this year.

Howden Abingdon has opened its North Pole Mail Service, allowing children to collect a specially designed postcard, write their Christmas wishes, and post it in the North Pole mailbox.

Dave Warren, branch manager at Howden Abingdon, said: "We’re making it easier than ever for your little ones to share their wishes with Santa, so that he knows exactly what they’re hoping for this year.

"And to make the experience even more magical, they can also get a personalised response back from Father Christmas himself.

"Our aim is to not just help children connect with Santa, but also help parents create those magical moments that make Christmas so special.

"We know how busy the festive season can get, so our Santa letter service is designed to take some of the pressure off, giving families a chance to focus on making cherished memories together."

After picking up a specially designed postcard from the Howden store, children can write their letter to Santa and post it in the North Pole mailbox in branch.

Parents can then visit the Howden website to get a downloadable template letter from Santa.

They can then add in their child’s name and the present they included in their letter to Santa.