Lotherton's Christmas Experience: I went to the 'underdog' Yorkshire estate - it was magical - video Dailymotion

Sophie Mei Lan Malin went to Lotherton's country estate.

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00:00We travelled to the outskirts of Leeds for Loughverton Hall's famous Christmas experience.

00:07You get to look inside Loughverton Hall and have an experience of an Edwardian Christmas.

00:14And then it was time to head to Elf Village where there are yurts full of crafts.

00:21There's a Yuletide yurt.

00:23You can toast marshmallows on a fire.

00:26And then it was time to meet the woman herself, Mrs Claus, for some storytelling and crafts.

00:33These extra activities are pre-bookable and also payable on top of your fee to get in.

00:40But honestly, it was magical and educational.

00:44Then we headed to see Santa and into the North Pole for an immersive storytelling activity.

00:52We're entering the North Pole to meet Santa.

00:56We found ourselves walking in a winter wonderland.

01:00It was magical, before doing another craft and lighting our candles in a fun, family-friendly activity.

01:10Can I get someone to go first?

01:12Wow!

01:14They still often call him names.

01:17They never let poor Rudolph join in any reindeer games.

01:25Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say,

01:33Rudolph, with your nose so bright, won't you guide my sleigh tonight?

01:41Then all the reindeers loved him, as they shouted out with gay,

01:49Rudolph!