A Hampshire garden centre's most popular seasonal visitors have settled in.

Reindeer recently returned to Garsons of Titchfield’s for their annual festive residency.

Visitors can see them every day until Christmas Eve. The centre is open from 9am to 5pm weekdays, 10.30am to 4pm on Sundays and 9am to midday on Christmas Eve.

“We personally visit the animals at their home farm in Berkshire through the year, and have taken great pleasure in watching them grow into such beautiful creatures,” says Ben Thompson, Garsons director.

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Weeks of careful planning have gone into preparing for the special guests, from sending 'reindeer helpers' for training and familiarisation at the reindeer's home farm, to building a custom enclosure and cosy stables.

The reindeer helpers will be responsible for the animals' welfare throughout their stay at the family-run garden centre, including taking them for daily walks, ensuring they have plenty of the right food and making them comfortable.

“The reindeer bring the magic of Christmas alive and put a smile on the faces of adults and children alike,” says Ben.

While there is no charge to visit the reindeer at Garsons, there will be collection buckets near the enclosure for Garsons charity of the year, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.