Father Christmas, the North Pole, elves. What's missing? Reindeer.

If you want to treat the family to an authentic Christmas display this year then forget the markets, forget the mulled wine and take them to Rudolph's stable instead.

Of course, it's not the real Rudolph, he's busy at the moment, but four other reindeer are just waiting to fill his shoes.

Were you aware of such a thing in Cumbria? Well, now you do.

Walby Farm Park said: "We have 4 reindeer living at Walby Farm Park, Spruce our male or ‘bull’, Anja our female or ‘cow’, Prancer and Salka, who was born in Cumbria.

"You will see them in our Animal Paddocks or in the Animal Barn depending on the time of year, and you can hand feed Santa’s Reindeer when you visit him as part of our Winter Wonderland experience.

"Our Reindeers love snacking on lichen and moss and have a funny habit of clicking when they walk – see if you can hear it when you visit!

"If you are looking for a fun-packed day out, for all the family no matter what the British weather throws at us, you won’t go wrong with a day out at Walby Farm Park. 

"And we really do mean a full day out and then you’ll probably want to come back for more as you won’t be able to squeeze everything in!"

Prices

(Door and Event prices will differ).

Adults: £11.45

Children: £12.95(Under 1 year olds free)

Seniors: £9.45(65 years and over)

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Back in April, Walby Farm Park celebrated the birth of a baby reindeer, or ‘calf’ as they are officially known.  

Walby owner and farmer, Neil Milbourn, said: “Both mum and baby are doing great. The calf is absolutely beautiful and is already quite a character so I’m sure she’ll keep Anna, and us, on our toes!

“There aren’t many reindeer born in the UK each year, so we’re very fortunate to welcome this little one into the Walby family.

"She’s definitely the noisiest calf we’ve ever had and likes to shout for her mum.”