UK TV channel ITV1 is getting into the festive spirit with an attempt in London on Sunday to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Santa Claus'.

The channel is looking for over 13,000 participants to get dressed up as Father Christmas and head to the KIA Oval Cricket Ground in North London for 11am.

To join in the fun everyone will need to have a full Santa Claus costume fitting the record guidelines of a white fake beard, red Santa hat with white trim, red jacket with white trim, red trousers, and black belt.

As an extra bit of fun, everyone will be invited to sing the chorus to the classic Christmas song Santa Claus Is Coming To Town and perform a simple dance routine choreographed by Ashley Banjo from dance troupe Diversity.

The attempt is set to form part of ITV1's Text Santa Christmas charity show which is set to air in early December.

The shows will spotlight the work of charities around the UK and encourage viewers to donate to them by text.

Visit www.itv.com/textsanta for further information, costume regulations and Ashley's dance tutorial