The North Pole Post Office has returned to Harrogate for the fifth year.

The post box, located at the Harrogate International Festivals office on Cheltenham Parade, is open for children to post their letters to Father Christmas until December 24.

Funded by Harrogate BID and produced by Harrogate International Festivals, the post box, according to a spokesperson, receives thousands of letters each year.

A special letter from Father Christmas can also be downloaded via the Harrogate International Festivals website, or by scanning the QR code located next to the post box.

Sharon Canavar, chief executive at Harrogate International Festivals, said: "The North Pole Post Office started out during lockdown to create a bit of festive magic for children, so the fact that it continues to be one of our most popular community events really warms my heart."

More information is available at www.harrogateinternationalfestivals.com