THERE was no room at the inn – so how about a semi-detached bungalow?

Mary and Joseph took a stroll through Acomb in York, as the countdown to Christmas continued.

Shoppers looked on as two actors performed the festive walkabout, which was organised by Gateway Church.

The duo were due to have been joined by a donkey – but its owner was unable to make the journey due to the weather.

Photographer Frank Dwyer snapped them here, seemingly eyeing up their options for a place to stay.