Milestone for farm attraction as owners prepare to bow out

Molly McLaughlin, five, from Bradford, who was visiting St Leonard’s Farm in Esholt, West Yorkshire, with her parents and baby sister, was given a fanfare with open arms by James and wife Denise Wainhouse.

The special visitor was given the choice of a free indoor party for her and her friends or a school trip visit with her school pals. She also received a gold medal and gift bag.

St Leonard’s Farm Park has been an open farm for 18 years, recently announced it will shut its farm and play centre to the public, as its owners look to spend more time with their family.

Denise said: “We knew the special visitor would happen during half-term from the till rolls and wristbands we give out. We were delighted it was five-year-old Molly. She was a bit overwhelmed by the fuss we made of her.”