THOUSANDS of people are expected to head along to the first lambing weekend of the year as the Earth Trust Centre announces the dates.

People can meet the newborn lambs, as well as piglets and goats on March 23 and 24, and March 30 and 31.

Some 8,000 people are expected over the two weekends and other activities include bale climbing, tractor rides and trade stands as a new addition.

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The events will run from 10am to 4pm.

Tickets can now be purchased online from the Trust at earthtrust.org.uk