London's most bizarre attraction is playing host to a series of quirky Christmas events during December. 

Ripley’s Alternative Christmas Festival features performances from The London Vegetable Orchestra, a DJ dubbed ‘Phat Santa’ and a special appearance by a live reindeer.

Visitors can also pose for photographs with mini Santa – a four foot tall Santa Claus that sits on your knee... You can also climb inside a giant snow globe for a take-home photo of the festive fun.

The full line-up of the festival, based at Ripley's Believe It Or Not, London Pavilion, Piccadilly Circus, is:

Saturday 8 December, 12-4pm:

  • The London Vegetable Orchestra playing festive hits
  • Cow Drawn Open Sleigh

Saturday 15 December, 12-4pm:

  • Phat Santa DJ
  • Mini Santa

Saturday 22 December, 12-4pm:

  • Giant snow globe
  • Live Reindeer

Ripley's Believe It or Not! London is open seven days a week, 365 days a year, including Christmas Day. Tickets are £26.95 per adult and £21.95 per child. Family tickets are £87.95 based on two adults and two children. More info at www.ripleyslondon.com.