It's nearly time for Santa and his nine gorgeous reindeer to begin their tour of the country.

He has a lot of presents for well-behaved children and grown ups in his sleigh!

Santa will take to the skies on a whistle-stop trip around the UK – he is so speedy that sightings are rare.

In case you miss him, why not keep a lookout for the International Space Station which is visible over Frodsham this December.

It will appear as a bright dot shooting in the skies above, so you can tell the kids that it is Father Christmas himself.

Sightings over Frodsham

These timings apply to anywhere within a 50 mile radius of Chester, so should be the same whether you live in Frodsham, Helsby or the surrounding villages.

If the weather is good, 'Santa' will look like a shooting star or brightly lit, fast-moving plane.

The optimum viewing time is usually within a couple of hours of sunrise or sunset when the sun reflects off the space station and contrasts against the darker sky.

There are plenty of opportunities to spot him this year, but you'll need to be an early bird and catch him in the morning.

So get your compasses out and go find him! For a full guide on how to spot the space station, visit Nasa's website.

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