SHOPPERS got into the Christmas spirit at a late-night shopping event in Clacton.

Clacton Factory Outlet, in Stephenson Road West, was open late on Thursday.

Centre manager Allan Hassell said shoppers enjoyed climbing into a Giant Snow Globe and had their pictures taken inside before receiving a free copy of the photo.

There was also free face painting and balloon models.

Dream 100’s Roadrunners provided entertainment alongside singer Jessica Alice, Fuse Dance Academy, Smooth Grooves dance group, the Street Fit dance team, Vision Twirling Team Majorettes and Burrsville Infant Academy.