When will Santa and Rudolph visit streets in Ipswich?

Bringing the magic of Christmas to the streets of Ipswich in the build-up to Christmas, the Rudolph and Santa Sleigh will make their way through neighbourhoods.

The tradition, which has happened for a number of years, will start on Monday, December 2, with 15 areas being visited across three weeks.

Week 1

• 02/12/2024 - Grange Farm (Start point: Kesgrave Bell)

• 03/12/2024 - Christchurch East (Start point: Woolpack)

• 04/12/2024 - Castle Hill/Whitton (Start point: Suffolk Punch)

• 05/12/2024 - Selkirk/Australia (Start point: Selkirk Shops)

• 06/12/2024 - Belstead Hills (Start point: Belstead Arms)

Week 2

• 09/12/2024 - Old Kesgrave (Start point: Kesgrave Bell)

• 10/12/2024 - Gainsborough (Start point: Golden Hind)

• 11/12/2024 - Chantry North (Start point: Kingfisher)

• 12/12/2024 - Broke Hall (Start point: Golf Hotel)

• 13/12/2024 - Crofts (Start point: Man on the Moon)

• 15/12/2024 - Woodbridge Road (Start point: The Royal George)

Week 3

• 16/12/2024 - California (Start point: Lattice Barn)

• 17/12/2024 - Stoke Park (Start point: Belstead Brook Hotel)

• 18/12/2024 - Rivers/Greenwich (Start point: Margaret Catchpole)

• 19/12/2024 - Bramford Road (Start point: Red Lion)

• 20/12/2024 - Christchurch West (Start point: Greyhound)

During Santa's visits, families and children can expect festive music, Christmas cheer and a chance to see Santa in person while also supporting the community through local charitable initiatives.

Last year's efforts contributed £22,000 to charities.

Matt Girt, chairman of Ipswich Greyfriars Round Table, said: "We're excited to bring the Rudolph and Santa Sleigh Routes back to Ipswich.

"It's a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community, celebrate Christmas and make a meaningful impact."

To see which streets Santa will visit, the full sleigh route schedule and real time tracking will be available on the Ipswich Greyfriars Round Table social media pages and website.