Visit a Winter Wonderland in Hemel Hempstead

A woman from Hemel Hempstead has turned her garden into a Winter Wonderland to spread some festive cheer this Christmas.

Koo Popple, of Belswains Lane, decided to add some Christmas sparkle to her garden to make the festive season extra special this year.

Families can visit the Winter Wonderland and see Santa and his elf, from a distance, on Wednesday, December 9, Saturday, December 12, and Thursday, December 17.

Visits - which must be pre-booked to ensure social distancing can be followed - are between 5pm and 7pm in 15 minute slots.

She said: "I always wanted to do something like this in my garden and my granddaughter, who is five, is going to Australia after Christmas so this felt like the right time to do a winter wonderland in the garden.

"I started decorating the garden, and got lots of lights and a snow machine.

"My friend is dressing up as Santa, and I'm going to be an elf.

"I wanted to do something nice to make people smile, it's been such a difficult year for everyone, I wanted to end it on a high.

"Families can book a slot and come down, walk around and see the lights and see Santa from a distance, it is all outside and it will be socially distanced.

"Children will also get a lolly and Santa sticker.

"It is getting quite booked up, so if you do want to come down, you will need to book soon."

Visits to the Winter Wonderland will need to be booked by calling her on 07739512629.