IN PICTURES: Santa Claus brings a smile to the faces of children in the Altnagelvin Children’s Ward

Children at the Children’s Ward at Altnagelvin welcomed a very special visitor to the hospital ahead of the big day on Sunday.

Santa Claus came to visit the children and give out gifts. The special visit was facilitated by Foyleside Shopping Centre.

The Performing Arts Department at North West Regional College also helped Santa during the visit.

Students at the North West Regional College were able to provide a performance of ‘Christmas Kidnap’ on YouTube for the children to watch.

1. Santa and Aoife Carlin

Santa and Aoife Carlin Photo: Western Trust

Mollie McIntyre with Santa via Skype with help from North West Regional College. Photo: Western Trust

Santa and Cian O'Donnell Photo: Western Trust

Shea O'Brien talking to Santa on Skype Photo: Western Trust