Animals bring joy at Christmas farm event as Santa and his elves arrive at Alpaca farm

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Take a look inside this magical Christmas wonderland as Santa visits an alpaca farm, in our festive video.

Watch how an alpaca farm has been transformed into a magical festive wonderland, in the video above (click to play).

Lottie, a volunteer elf, with Tommy and Tuppence the goatsLottie, a volunteer elf, with Tommy and Tuppence the goats
Lottie, a volunteer elf, with Tommy and Tuppence the goats | Lucinda Herbert

Magical Christmas experience

The video shows all the Christmassy fun inside the barn, where families can be seen petting various animals - including a cute white rabbit and the alpacas. Even the tractor is tastefully decorated with red and green tinsel and a huge bow!

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Lottie tells Lucinda Herbert, in the video: “I help as children take hold of the alpaca and take him for a walk over to Santa’s Grotto.”

Alpaca ride to Santa’s Grotto

Youngsters are seen, in the clip, writing letters to Santa - and as they come out, there is a huge tractor tyre which has been transformed into a wreath where Gemma, another elf volunteer, helps families take the perfect pictures to share on social media.

In the video, Gemma says: “It feels so Christmassy on here, although I feel the magic less as I’ve got older, when I’m here and there’s so many Christmas things going on I can’t help but get in the spirit. My favourite thing is seeing the [children’s] faces light up seeing the animals and Santa.”

Violet the Elf with a cute fluffy white bunny at Lowlands Farm.Violet the Elf with a cute fluffy white bunny at Lowlands Farm.
Violet the Elf with a cute fluffy white bunny at Lowlands Farm. | Lucinda Herbert

I go for a look inside Santa’s Grotto, where I am welcomed in by two more elves. The wooden cabin feels so cosy and lovely with twinkling lights and pictures of all of Santa’s reindeer. Afterwards, Gemma adds: “Santa comes and says hello to all the animals when he arrives, and he brings a little present for all of the animals so each one has something on Christmas Day.”

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Charlotte Traynor, owner of Lowlands Farm, with a donkey dressed up for ChristmasCharlotte Traynor, owner of Lowlands Farm, with a donkey dressed up for Christmas
Charlotte Traynor, owner of Lowlands Farm, with a donkey dressed up for Christmas | Lucinda Herbert

And before I leave, I get to meet two sweet little goats called Tommy and Tuppence - who are wearing Christmas bandanas and are being fed by Lottie. They are definitely a hit with the young children!

One of Santa's elves with George the alpaca on Lowlands FarmOne of Santa's elves with George the alpaca on Lowlands Farm
One of Santa's elves with George the alpaca on Lowlands Farm | Lucinda Herbert

The magical Christmas event is on every weekend until Christmas. Visit https://lowlandsfarmalpacas.uk/ to book or find out more on https://www.facebook.com/lowlandsfarm.co.uk

Unconventional Brits - Christmas Special

The video above was filmed as part of a Christmas Special episode of Unconventional Brits - a weekly show that airs on Shots! TV - the official Freeview channel of the Blackpool Gazette. Watch the episode here https://www.shotstv.com/watch/vod/52721394

The series celebrates the quirkier side of British life and culture. Watch the full series here https://www.shotstv.com/playlist/5931/unconventional-brits

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