CEDAR Farm in Mawdsley is a contemporary cornucopia of arts, crafts, unique shops, a lively cafe, farm animals and a funky playground.

It first opened its doors in 1987 and recently opened art@cedar farm -- exciting studios where visitors have a unique opportunity to buy artwork made by some of the most creative people in the region.

This year there will be a Chinese Year of the Horse exhibition and, alongside it, will be a children's exhibition.

Children are well catered for at Cedar Farm. There is is a safe and well constructed play area and a selection of small farm animals which can be fed with food bought from the Gallery.

If you can, please try the cafe -- the food is delicious and the puddings -- well, put that New Year's diet on hold.

Where to find Cedar Farm: Cedar Farm, Back Lane, Mawdsley, Ormskirk is found by following the signs from Parbold or Rufford -- it's just 10 minutes from Junction 27 of the M6. Tel 01704 822101.