Tickets Now On Sale for Magical “Christmas at Fletchers’ Farm” Festive Experience with Kelvin Fletcher

CHESHIRE — Former Emmerdale heartthrob Kelvin Fletcher is swapping soap drama for seasonal sparkle this December, opening the gates of his sprawling family farm to the public for an enchanting Christmas experience that promises to delight families across the North West.

The 41-year-old actor-turned-farmer, who shot to fame as Andy Sugden in the long-running ITV soap, has spent the last few years transforming a 120-acre Peak District farm into a thriving family enterprise alongside his wife Liz and their four young children — Marnie, Milo, Matey and Maximus.

Their journey from city dwellers to full-time farmers has captivated millions on ITV’s hit reality series Fletchers Family Farm, now in its third series. And this festive season, viewers can step straight into the world they’ve watched on screen with the launch of Christmas at Fletchers’ Farm — a carefully crafted, immersive holiday adventure running from 19–24 December.

Tickets went on sale this week via the official Fletchers On The Farm website, with slots already filling fast for the six-day event.

A Festive Journey Through the Farm

The experience begins the moment families arrive, whisked away on a traditional tractor ride along the twinkling Candy Cane Lane. Here, glowing decorations and playful elves set the scene, creating an immediate sense of wonder as the farm’s rolling fields are transformed into a winter wonderland.

From there, visitors are invited into the Elves’ Workshop — a bustling hub of creativity where children can get hands-on with festive crafts, making “sparkling treasures” to take home, tackling holiday-themed challenges and discovering the “secrets of Santa’s North Pole” through interactive storytelling and games.

Next comes a cosy pause in the enchanted woodland area, where families gather around a crackling fire pit to enjoy sweet treats — think hot chocolate, marshmallows and seasonal goodies — while soaking up the magical atmosphere under fairy-lit trees.

The grand finale is a personal visit to Santa’s Grotto, tucked away in one of the farm’s historic barns. Every child receives a wrapped gift from Father Christmas himself, ensuring the experience ends on a high note of pure joy.

As the Fletchers describe it on their website: “This isn’t just Christmas on the farm — it’s a heartwarming story to treasure, a memory to keep forever, and an adventure you’ll never forget. So grab your festive spirit, bring the family, and join our elves — because the magic of Christmas is waiting for you at Fletchers On The Farm!”

Ticket Prices and Practical Details

Pricing is structured around family tickets:

• A standard family ticket (one adult + one child) costs £96 + £1 booking fee
• Additional adults or children: £48 each + £1 fee
• Children under one: £8 + £1 fee

With sessions running throughout the day from 19–24 December, the event is designed to be fully accessible, with covered areas in case of typical British winter weather. Wellies and warm clothing are recommended — this is, after all, a real working farm.

From Emmerdale to the Farmyard: The Fletchers’ Journey

Kelvin and Liz’s transition from showbusiness to agriculture has been one of television’s most heartwarming recent stories. After leaving Emmerdale in 2016 and later winning Strictly Come Dancing in 2019 with professional partner Oti Mabuse, Fletcher stunned fans by purchasing the 18th-century farmhouse and surrounding land on a whim in late 2021.

What began as a pandemic escape from their Lancashire home quickly became a full-time lifestyle. The family threw themselves into learning animal husbandry, crop management and the myriad challenges of rural life — all documented with refreshing honesty on Fletchers Family Farm.

The current third series, airing Sundays at 11:30am on ITV1 and available to stream on ITVX, has been particularly dramatic. Viewers have watched the family grapple with the devastating aftermath of a serious house fire earlier this year that caused extensive damage to their home. Episodes have shown the emotional toll of rebuilding while keeping the farm running, alongside the everyday joys and chaos of raising four young children in the countryside.

In a recent appearance on Lorraine, Kelvin and Liz revealed they’ve just wrapped filming on two festive specials: a Christmas episode of the main series and a one-off programme titled Fletchers Family Workshop, which promises to showcase their growing confidence in countryside crafts and seasonal traditions.

A Genuine Family Affair

What sets the Fletchers’ Christmas experience apart from many commercial festive attractions is its authenticity. This is the family’s actual working farm — the same fields viewers see ploughed and harvested on television, the same barns where Kelvin wrestles with recalcitrant livestock, and the same woodland where the children play.

Kelvin has been hands-on in promoting the event on social media, sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses of the elves’ preparations and the transformation of familiar farm locations into magical Christmas settings.

“After everything we’ve been through this year — the fire, the rebuilding, the non-stop farming — we really wanted to share some proper Christmas magic with families,” he posted recently. “It’s been incredible seeing the farm turned into this winter wonderland. Can’t wait to welcome everyone!”

With the cost-of-living squeeze still affecting many households, the Fletchers have emphasised value-for-money, with every element of the experience created in-house by the family and their small team rather than outsourced to corporate event companies.

Early feedback from preview visitors has been glowing, with parents praising the personal touches and the genuine warmth of the Fletcher family’s hospitality.

For fans of the TV series, it’s a rare chance to walk in the wellies of their favourite farming family. For newcomers, it’s simply a beautifully crafted Christmas experience set against the backdrop of one of Britain’s most picturesque working farms.

Tickets are selling quickly, with several time slots already marked as low availability. Families interested in booking are advised to visit the official Fletchers On The Farm website soon to secure their preferred date.

As Kelvin Fletcher trades soap scripts for Santa duties, one thing is clear: this Christmas, the real magic isn’t on television — it’s happening right here on the farm.

Fletchers Family Farm continues Sundays at 11:30am on ITV1 and ITVX.