Yahoo News Kelvin Fletcher charges fans £95 to 'muck in' at his farm near Leek
Soap star turned farmer Kelvin Fletcher has revealed that fans can soon join him for a day at his family's farm in the Peak District - but ticket holders must be prepared to roll up their sleeves.
Kelvin - best known for his role in Emmerdale - relocated along with his wife Liz and their loved ones to a farm in the shadow of the Roaches near Leek, turning their dreams of farming into reality in 2022. Their venture has intrigued the public so much so that it spawned the ITV show 'Fletchers' Family Farm', which is currently filming its second series portraying their adventures.
Recently, Kelvin and Liz disclosed that they will open their farm for a unique event this month. The opportunity to slip into the shoes of a real-life farmer for the day and experience life at the Fletcher's homestead on the Staffordshire-Cheshire in Wincle village, is up for grabs.
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The successful r ITV1 and ITVBe show followed the family's agrarian pursuits, set amidst the bustling lambing season, also showcasing their care of an injured ewe.
Being an operational private farm, the Fletcher's property only opens its gates for selected days and occasions. Kelvin and Liz have historically hosted open days during Christmas and the Spring lambing period, reports the MEN.
Currently, the family disclosed their new exclusive event, "Farm with the Fletchers", scheduled for Saturday, June 29. Adult tickets are available for £95 while children over seven years old can take part with tickets priced at £60.
The couple penned on their Fletchersonthefarm Instagram page: "Come and Farm with the Fletchers! So many of you ask us if it's ever possible to 'be a farmer for the day', well now you can! " They added, "Spaces are limited but come and join us and muck in! You'll be rolling your sleeves up and doing all the jobs required to run a family farm.
"From mucking out to electric fencing, and sheep handling to tractor driving, you'll get a unique and hands-on experience whilst discovering new skills, learning and understanding more about farming. And, of course, having lots of fun!"
Included in the ticket price are lunch and light refreshments, with tickets only available for "limited numbers". Bookings are now live on their "Farm with the Fletchers" eventbrite page here.
Following the success of Fletchers' Family Farm, it has been announced that the show will be returning to screens later this year with a second series. Due to screen in the winter, the show will follow the Fletchers' on their continued farming journey.
ITV said that the new 10-part series will feature more adventures as the family extend their livestock, as Kelvin welcomes a herd of pregnant cows to the farm and as they tackle an emotionally charged lambing season.
Kelvin expressed his excitement last month, saying: "We're incredibly excited to return to filming for the second series of Fletchers' Family Farm. The response from our viewers has been truly heartwarming and inspiring! ".
Adding to the excitement, Liz proclaimed: "It's a genuine honour to invite the viewers back to our farm as we continue on this journey."
ITVX still holds the viewing rights of the past seasons of Fletcher's Family Farm.
