ANDOVER Carnival’s royals brought a little Christmas spirit to Andover Garden Centre on Saturday when they helped to officially open its grotto.

This year’s grotto is set in a woodland winter wonderland, with carnival-themed activities en route for the children.

Other attractions for the family to see and do include hook a duck, an electric buzz wire and a 7ft striker with bell.

There is also a candy floss machine and sweet machines dotted around the wonderland.

The grotto will remain open until Christmas Eve.