THIS festive picture of Father Christmas, an elf helper and Rudolph the reindeer could be straight from Lapland.

But the photograph was captured much closer to home.

Park Fold Open Farm in Bradshaw Road, has invited Santa and his helpers to visit as a seasonal treat for their young — and in some cases older — visitors.

Children can visit Santa in his grotto, say hello to Rudolf and get a special gift.

Becky Kay, who works at the farm, said: “This is the first time we have done this.

“It is just to get in to the Christmas spirit.

“People don’t have to go to all the way Lapland to see Father Christmas and his reindeer, they can just come down here.”

Santa will be at the farm on December 19 and 20 from 11am until 1pm and then again from 2pm up to 4pm.

He will also be around on December 21 and 22 from noon until 4pm.

For more information ring the farm on 01204 852585.