The Cotswold 'Fairytale Farm' has announced its upcoming Christmas event will be inspired by a classic Victorian festive tale.

The Chipping Norton farm will be inspired by Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'.

The event will run on weekends from November 23 to December 8, and daily from December 9 to Christmas Eve.

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Visitors will be transported back to the 1800s as the farm recreates the "bustling streets of Victorian London".

Nick Laister, the farm's owner, said: "This year, visitors to our Christmas Fairytale event can immerse themselves in the timeless charm of Charles Dickens’ 'A Christmas Carol' as we recreate the bustling streets of Victorian London.

"All the favourite experiences from previous years, such as our cosy Grotto, the enchanting Fairytale Castle walk-through, and our dazzling Christmas illuminations, will return.

"But this year we have new additions like Tom’s Toy Shop and the heart-warming magic of a Dickensian Christmas."

Visitors will receive a special passport, which will guide them through the magic of Christmas across different lands and eras.

At each stop, an elf will stamp the passport, marking the journey through time.

Mr Laister added: "We aim to create a relaxed, personal Grotto visit, allowing plenty of time for your entire family to meet Santa, take photos, and share your Christmas wishes.

"Father Christmas is everything you’ve dreamed of — magical, friendly, and eager to hear about your Christmas wishes."

Highlights of the Christmas Fairytale 2024 include a walk through a fairy tale castle, meeting dancing penguins, visiting the Toymaker in his cosy log cabin, seeing Santa’s sleigh, and meeting Father Christmas in his Grotto.

Visitors can also wander through Victorian Christmas scenes, collect a gift from Tom’s Toy Shop, mix reindeer food, visit the Elf Post Sorting Station, learn Elf Etiquette and earn a 'Trainee Santa Elf' certificate.

Mr Laister said: "Tickets are available exclusively online, and this event typically sells out quickly — so we recommend booking well in advance on our website."

More information about the festive events can be found at christmasfairytale.co.uk.