Fairytale Farm will shortly switch on its famous illuminations and promises its best show yet helped by the lighting designer behind Blackpool's famous Illuminations.

Farm owner Nick Laister is looking forward to showing visitors a number of new features.

He said: "All of our main features along the Enchanted Walk, such as the Sea Creatures, the Extinct Band, the Giant's Camera and the Party Poppers, have been internally illuminated since 2013. We have added new features each year, such as the Snow White Garden, and Jack's incredible illuminated beanstalk, rising 10 metres into the sky."

Richard helped the Farm build its original illuminations in 2012 and this year has not only created new features for the existing Enchanted Walk, but has designed an extension that will include Fairy Dell, Dino Valley and the Huff & Puff Adventure Playground.

There are LEDs above the fairytale shops, tunnel of lights, new festoon and coloured floodlighting, plus some surprises along the way.

Richard said: "I have known Nick Laister for many years and have always been glad to help him further develop Fairytale Farm. I really believe in what Nick is trying to achieve, creating a unique, accessible and sensory attraction that is different to any other attraction in the country.

He added: "This year's extended display is the first step in making the illuminations longer and more immersive, and a sign of more to come. I have been very careful to ensure the lighting scheme is appropriate for the rural location, so it won't be Blackpool Illuminations Mark 2! It should, however, delight children and adults alike, and I am creating a layout that will bring other areas of the park into the light show. I am very excited to see it in action."

The farm, near Chipping Norton, will stay open until one hour after dusk every weekend, and daytime visitors can stay on and see the illuminations for free.

The all-in farm admission, food and illuminations deal that has been popular in recent years will also be returning

Said Nick: "Our 'Illuminations and Supper' deal is available every weekend from 4pm (3pm from 31st October) for £6.75 per person if booked online. This price gives evening entry to the Farm with a chance to see the animals if you arrive promptly, a soup with crusty bread or hot dog plus a hot or cold drink, and you can finish the evening with a stroll through the illuminated gardens after the lights switch on. A truly magical evening for the whole family."

The illuminations will be switched on from Saturday 9th October and run every Saturday and Sunday evening until 28th November.