Have you ever wondered what happens when the lights are all switched off and the day draws to a close over the Christmas period at Bullring and Grand Central?  For the first time ever CCTV picked up some magical movements through the early hours of the morning.

The countdown to Christmas is underway and Santa's acrobatic Parkour elves have been spotted preparing for the festive season at Bullring and Grand Central. The elves were caught skillfully making their way around the shops throughout the night, ticking off gifts from children's Christmas lists ahead of the big present unwrapping on 25th December.

Santa and four of his mischievous elves were caught on camera in the centre injecting a slice of Christmas sparkle into Christmas shopping. The festive five travelled all the way from the North Pole to make the most of Bullring and Grand Central's premier shopping facilities such as Selfridges, Debenhams and John Lewis. The elves were seen performing awe-inspiring flips and tricks galore throughout the shopping centre before disappearing into the night on Santa's sleigh.

The video includes flips, tumbles and tricks throughout both Bullring and Grand Central at night. Santa, who is sent Ella's Christmas wish list, directs the Parkour Elves to grab her gifts, as well as presents for her mum and dad. The energetic Christmas Elves flip in and out of John Lewis and Selfridges, and even enjoy a quick snack with Santa at Cereal Killer Café.

Danielle Bozward, Marketing Manager at Bullring and Grand Central said: "We are counting down the days to Christmas, and it's clear the festive spirit is infectious. Our interactive Christmas lights have attracted our most magical visitors to date; Santa and his Parkour Elves. We are honored here at Bullring and Grand Central that Santa has chosen the centre as Birmingham's premier gifting destination this festive season."