People enjoyed a taste of life in the country - and even saw the moment a calf was born.

Smithills Open Farm staged an open evening for people to enjoyed.

Around 800 people attended and they had a chance to see milking in progress and as well tasting cream, butter, yoghurt, ice-cream which are produced on the farm - after watching it being produced.

 

The Bolton News: Prize cow which had won the best cow in the UK at a national show recently held in Telford - photo by Henry LisowskiPrize cow which had won the best cow in the UK at a national show recently held in Telford - photo by Henry Lisowski (Image: Henry Lisowski)

Also on display was their prize cow which had won the best cow in the UK at a national show recently held in Telford.

The highlight of the evening was seeing a calf being born.

The calf has now been named Charmaine and it was an experience people won't forget.

Co-owner of the farm Carl Grimshaw said: "It was amazing.

"Great to see so many local people supporting our business.

"A tremendous turnout of around 800 people enjoying our farm, our animals and of course our homemade produce.

"How lucky was it everyone got to see a calf being born too? Couldn’t have timed it any better.

"To all of our customers old and new, thankyou for your support, our family and staff really do appreciate it."

The farm will be closed on Monday so staff can pay their respects to the Queen.