Crowds gathered in Royston to celebrate the festive season on Saturday - with nearly 300 children meeting Father Christmas.

Royston Crow: Families queued up to meet Father Christmas in RoystonFamilies queued up to meet Father Christmas in Royston (Image: Royston First)

Santa's Grotto was provided by Royston Round Table, and Royston Library - in conjunction with Royston Events Partnership - gave a warm welcome to all children who visited.

The grotto was so popular that Ladds sweet shop came to the rescue and provided extra chocolate coins.

Royston Crow: Santa made an appearance on his sleigh at Royston's Christmas Fun DaySanta made an appearance on his sleigh at Royston's Christmas Fun Day (Image: Royston First)

The Royston Town Band played Christmas tunes and carols while families enjoyed activities and children's rides, organised by North Herts Council.

Royston Crow: Royston residents celebrated their high street at the Christmas Fun DayRoyston residents celebrated their high street at the Christmas Fun Day (Image: Royston First)

There were special seasonal stalls set up at the market, and children followed Royston First's Christmas Elf Trail to find 12 elves hidden in shop windows in the town centre.

Three-year-old twins Henry and Albie Curwen were randomly selected as winners of the trail, and won a Christmas hamper, donated by Ladds, and free tickets to the Royston pantomime.

Royston Crow: Presents for children from Santa's Grotto in RoystonPresents for children from Santa's Grotto in Royston (Image: Royston First)

Royston Crow: The sweet stall at Royston's Christmas Fun DayThe sweet stall at Royston's Christmas Fun Day (Image: Royston First)

Royston Crow: Children's activities were on offer at Royston's Christmas Fun DayChildren's activities were on offer at Royston's Christmas Fun Day (Image: Royston First)

Royston Crow: Children's activities were on offer at Royston's Christmas Fun DayChildren's activities were on offer at Royston's Christmas Fun Day (Image: Royston First)

Royston Crow: Royston Library welcomed children to Santa's GrottoRoyston Library welcomed children to Santa's Grotto (Image: Royston First)