A Christmas Grotto that has charmed families for six years is under threat after the council refused it planning permission on grounds of sustainability.
Santa's Grotto Frome is hosted by a 'Santa Claus' and 'Mrs Claus', as they show children around two Christmas-filled cabins accompanied by their elves.
Since moving to a new site at Critchill Manor Estate in April, the business has been mired in the planning process with Somerset Council.
In July, the council refused it permission due to concerns at lack of the public transport to access the site's rural location, which requires the use of private cars.