We have confirmation Santa Claus is in the county and aiming to support local as he prepares to meet the public all over Herefordshire.
He can be seen in Hereford, Leominster, Ross on Wye, Ledbury, Kington, Bromyard and everywhere in between.
The special guest surprised everyone at Kington Small Breeds Farm and Owl Centre earlier this week as he prepared the farm’s resident reindeer.
Reindeers Angus, and Holly and Ivy are well looked after at the farm park all year but owner Jay Brittain said; “For some strange reason they always disappear on Christmas Eve but they always re-appear ready for breakfast on Christmas Day.”
Visitors will be able to see Santa and enjoy some of his Santa Banter as part of the centre’s normal admission fee, in the run up to the big day, as well as enjoy seeing all of the park’s other animals. The farm’s animals include British Owls, and 27 other spectacular species from around the world, four different breeds of goats including the very popular Pygmy goats and their adorable kids, miniature horses, donkeys, alpaca, micro-pigs and the world’s smallest breed of sheep, Ouessants.
Jay said: “Now that Santa is visiting and staying with us for a while, we expect lots of visitors in the run up to Christmas. But booking a place is essential so that we can make sure Santa can have a nap or two.
“Visitors can come and support all of our animals and then they can visit Santa at the end for no extra cost. They will be taken into the reindeer cabin to meet ‘The man in the red suit’ at your appointed time. Santa will not be handing out gifts at the farm park this year as he is very busy getting everyone’s presents ready for Christmas Day.”
During Britain’s two lockdowns the team at the farm have worked hard to ensure public safety and the extra measures they have put in place have worked well.
Appointments for Santa are available on December 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18 until Christmas Eve and there are still a few free slots in his diary.
For up-to-date information and to book a place visit the Santa Claus booking line at www.owlcentre.com, or look at their Facebook page.
