The leaves may only just be starting to fall, but people are already making plans to visit a popular attraction just outside Chester this Christmas.

Santa’s elves will arrive at The Ice Cream Farm in Tattenhall for the festive period, when they will share the secrets of Lapland and cook up activities for families of all ages.

Many have have already booked their place and are counting down the days to the Elf Adventure Challenge, which will be at The Ice Cream Farm on nine key dates from the end of November and throughout December, featuring performers, games and creativity to deliver the ultimate interactive Christmas experience.

Children and their families will be taken on a journey to become honorary elves where they will learn about how they help Santa get ready to deliver his magic every year.

Tickets are selling fast to the nine dates, which include November 26 and 27 as well as December 3, 4, 9, 11, 16, 17 and 23 where the Ice Cream Farm is teaming up with Cheshire-based children’s event and party company, Wonderslide, who are delivering the festive adventure.

An elf visits the Ice Cream Farm play park to start preparing for the experience

All activities will take place indoors, making it the perfect entertainment for the unpredictable British weather.

Director of The Ice Cream Farm, Jonathan Fell, said: “We’ve got a fantastic mix of family and children’s activities here at the Ice Cream Farm throughout the year and we wanted to offer something special for our customers for the festive period.

“We are really excited to be working with the Wonderslide team to host the Elf Adventure Challenge and believe that it will bring unmissable magic to the farm this Christmas.”

For further information about the event, videos and to book your tickets visit www.elfadventurechallenge.com