Leamington Primary and Nursery School in Sutton received some very special visitors to their school from Willow Tree Farm in Shirebrook.

Children were delighted to discover that the school playground was inhabited by Santa’s reindeers for the day and every child in the school was given the opportunity to meet them.

Pupil Alcee Graffeo, 5, said she couldn’t believe her eyes. “I have seen the reindeers today and it nearly made me cry because they were too cute! I haven’t seen a real reindeer before, they are really soft and just like on Christmas films.

“I had my picture taken with a reindeer and elf. I love reindeers because they bring you presents and can fly, and they know Santa! They are one of my favourite animals – after dogs.”