Charlotte Dawson shares Christmas visit to late dad Les Dawson's statue in St Annes with her children
Reality TV star Charlotte Dawson has shared a heartfelt Christmas moment with her children during a visit to her late father Les Dawson’s statue in St Annes.
The TV personality and influencer posted an image on Instagram showing herself with her three children at the bronze memorial, which stands in the Sunken Gardens on North Promenade.
The statue, created by sculptor Graham Ibbeson, was unveiled in October 2008, 15 years after Les Dawson’s death, and took six months to complete.
Charlotte shares sons Noah, four, and Jude, two, and baby daughter Gigi Dawson Sarsfield - who was born in March 2025 - with her fiancé Matthew Sarsfield.
Alongside the photo, Charlotte explained that visiting the statue has become a Christmas tradition for her family.
She wrote: “Gigi’s first time spending Christmas with Grandad Les’ statue. Last year you were in my belly.
“Our tradition every year is to go and say Merry Christmas to Grandad. We wish you were here so much, but we’re so lucky we can go and spend it with you at your statue.
“So special that the boys know exactly who he is and love him so much. Noah loves watching him on YouTube. How cute is Jude saying ‘Grandad’ on the video? Gigi will be running up to him next year.”
Les Dawson, one of Britain’s most beloved comedians, died in 1993 aged 62, when Charlotte was just eight months old.
Charlotte has frequently spoken about keeping his memory alive for her children and celebrating his legacy.
Born on October 3, 1992, Charlotte grew up surrounded by showbusiness through her father’s fame and later carved out her own career in television.
She rose to prominence in her mid-20s after appearing on reality shows including Ex On The Beach, before going on to host her own dating programme and build a large following as a social media influencer.
Over the years, Charlotte has often shared moments from visits to her father’s memorial alongside her mother Tracy Dawson, with the statue remaining a place of reflection for the family.
The Les Dawson statue has become a popular landmark in Lytham St Annes, regularly visited by fans of the comic legend, whose career spanned decades and made him one of the most recognisable entertainers in British television history.