MAIN ATTRACTION: The first lambs of spring have arrived at a tourist attraction just in time for half term.

Ewes at the farm on the Shugborough estate, near Stafford, have already given birth to two lambs ahead of the farm's half term opening this weekend.

Shugborough spokesman Corinne Caddy said: "We're very excited to be able to show off our lambs, we only started opening for February half term last year so before people wouldn't have been able to see them until March time when we open for the main tourist season.

"It's great to be able to invite visitors during the throes of spring."

The pair of lambs born on Tuesday and Wednesday join a baby goat born two weeks ago.

Visitors will also be able to see costumed characters in the attraction's farmhouse cooking on the scullery grate and can help a dairymaid make her own butter and cheese every day.

There will also be fun craft sessions, story times and the opportunity to enjoy a scenic ride on the train around the estate from tomorrow.

Pictured is farm worker Lisa Carrington with one of the lambs and the Pygmy Goat. Picture: Steve Bould