On the approach to Christmas, Santa has been visiting a number of streets in and around Oakham and Rutland with the help of the Rutland Lions.

The Lions Club of Rutland focus on community-led causes and organise a host of local events each year, most notably their annual Firework Display in November, followed by December's Santa trail.

This year, Santa has once again been visiting villages across Rutland, delighting Rutland's young residents with a 'ho, ho, ho' and a wobble of his belly 'like a bowl full of jelly':

Residents of Uppingham have already welcomed him to The Beeches, Gainsborough Road, Branston Road, Lime Tree Avenue and the surrounding areas.

He has also already dropped in on some Oakham roads, including Foxfield Way, where residents big and small paid the man himself a visit.

Visits continue tonight, 19 December, and conclude on Christmas Eve. Read on to find out more about his upcoming visits.

Santa on Oakham's Foxfield Way, supported by the Rutland Lions. Image credit: Nub News.

Tuesday 19th December Oakham Route 4 – 17.15 Start

Woodland View, Beech Road, Willow Crescent, Heron Road, Martin Close, Plover Close, Wren Close, Jay Close, Kestrel Road, Bullfinch Close, Nightingale Way, Kingfisher Close, Redwing Close, Partridge Way, Chaffinch Close, Robin Close

Wednesday 20th December Oakham Route 5 – 17.30 Start 

Graffham Drive, Willoughby Gardens, Hilltop Drive, Mendip Road, Chiltern Close, Hectors Way, Cold Overton Road, John Clare Close, Parkfield Road, Hill Road, Princess Avenue, Westfield Avenue, Kings Road  

Thursday 21st December Oakham Route 6 – 17.20 Start

Queen's Road, Alsthorpe Road, Horn Close, Hardwick Close, Normanton Drive, Snelston Close, Gunthorpe Close, Pickworth Close, Wensum Close, Hambleton Close, Tolethorpe Close, Sculthorpe Close, Alsthorpe Road  

Kids - big and small - have welcomed Santa across Uppingham and Oakham. Image credit: Nub News.

Friday 22nd December Oakham Route 7 – 17.15 Start 

Lonsdale Way, Kennedy Close, Grampian Way, Cheviot Close, Alpine Close, Snowdon Avenue, Malvern Walk, Cotswold Walk, Pentland Court, Hudson Close, Finch Avenue, Lonsdale Way, Churchill Road, Alexander Crescent, Mountbatten Road, Braunston Road, Hanbury Close, Warn Crescent, Glebe Way, Braunston Road

Saturday 23rd December Static at Tesco, Oakham – 09.00 -13.00

Sunday 24th December Oakham Route 8 – 16.00 Start 

Brooke Road, Tyne Road, Welland Way, Derwent Drive, Buckingham Road, Windsor Drive, Sandringham Close, Balmoral Road, Nene Crescent, Welland Way, Severn Close, Calder Close, Wreak Walk, Shannon Way, Dove Close, Don Close, Spey Drive, Tay Close, Dee Close, Forth Close, Trent Road

Enjoy a visit from Santa and support the Rutland Lions in supporting the local community heading into 2024. Image credit: Rutland Lions.

We hope that you get to visit the big man this Christmas!

For now, why not check out our big round up of Christmas and New Year events to keep you and the whole family entertained over the festive season.