And one Norfolk farm is set to offer visitors the chance to get close to the newborn lambs this Easter bank holiday weekend.

Felbrigg Hall Farm, on the National Trust estate, has opened its doors for families to enjoy the lambing season, with the additional chance to see cows, goats, and vintage tractors.

Wendy and Graham Williams, who run the farm near Cromer, have been lambing sheep at Felbrigg for more than 30 years and their whole family gets involved.

Graham and Wendy Williams with, from left, Oscar MCarthy, 12; Molly Young, 13; Betsy Pell, ten months; and Toby Young, 11; and lambs at Felbrigg Hall Farm. (Image: Denise Bradley)

Shepherdess Emma Pell feeds Rich Tea, one of the sheep at Felbrigg Hall Farm, who loves Rich Tea biscuits. (Image: Denise Bradley)

Their daughter, Emma Pell, said: "It’s hard work and exhausting at times but there’s nothing better than bringing a new life into the world, something you never tire of seeing.

"This year we have just under 200 sheep lambing over the Easter period and are about half way through now.

"We are open to the public over the Easter weekend where there is every chance of seeing a lamb being born."

One of the sheep visitors will be able to meet is Rich Tea, named after her love for the biscuits, who has just given birth to twins, Bourbon and Custard Cream.

The 600-acre farm, which is in the middle of the estate, has been home to tenant Mr and Mrs Williams since 1989.

Graham and Wendy Williams with their granddaughter, Betsy Pell, ten months old, and a lamb at Felbrigg Hall Farm. (Image: Denise Bradley)

A lamb, just minutes old, with mum at Felbrigg Hall Farm. (Image: Denise Bradley)

One of the lambs at Felbrigg Hall Farm. (Image: Denise Bradley)

The pair have opened the farm to the public for lambing season for several years, only taking a break in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid pandemic.

This year, the doors will open from 10am to 4pm on April 3 to April 6. It will cost £12.50 for adults and £8 for children - under three's are free.

The farm has requested cash or cheque only, due to the card reader being unreliable, and no dogs unless they are guide dogs.

Wellies have been recommended and it is not advisable for pregnant women to visit sheep and newborn lambs.

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