Children can send their Christmas lists to Santa at post box in Leamington town centre

Santa’s Post Box has been positioned on the Parade, at its junction with Regent Street, by BID Leamington as part of the town centre’s Covid-safe Christmas attractions.

The striking red box is equipped with a mini light show which is triggered for senders to enjoy as their letter wings its way to Lapland.

Senders including their contact details on their letter will be entered into a prize draw to win £200 worth of goodies donated by local retailers.

And parents will be able to download a reply to letters from the Love Leamington website which can then be personalised.

Stephanie Kerr, executive director of BID Leamington, said: “Santa’s Post Box is a new and fun initiative we have launched to celebrate Christmas as part of a host of attractions to encourage people into the town centre during December in a Covid-safe manner.

“When children post their letter to Father Christmas, they can push a button which will activate a little light show to signal it being sent to Lapland, and if they include their contact details, could win a selection of treats worth £200.

“Santa’s Post Box will be another draw for people to come into the town centre in the run-up to Christmas to enjoy the festivities and support businesses on their doorstep by shopping local.”

Organisers have pointed out this is a local promotion and not a Royal Mail Post Box, so there is no need to include a postage stamp on letters. For more information about Santa’s Post Box, visit www.loveleamington.com.