Ewe know when spring's on its way, as the first new lambs appear.

Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre at Stow Bardolph, near Downham Market, throws open its gates each year for visitors to feed the new arrivals.

Eastern Daily Press: Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre in Stow Bardolph star their lambing seasonChurch Farm Rare Breeds Centre in Stow Bardolph star their lambing season (Image: Archant)

So far, things have got off to a slow start, with seven ewes lambing, including a set of triplets.

Public feeding times are at 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2,30pm and 4pm.

Eastern Daily Press: Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre in Stow Bardolph start their lambing season.Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre in Stow Bardolph start their lambing season. (Image: Archant)

The farm is asking all adult visitors to wear a mask.

"Our lovely staff run the lambing yard 24/7 and an outbreak of Covid would be devastating to our ability to operate that and be able to run these sessions," it said.

Eastern Daily Press: A new born lamb at Church FarmA new born lamb at Church Farm (Image: Archant)

New born lambs can also be seen in the sheep maternity ward.

All visits to the farm must be pre-booked on 01366 382162.

Eastern Daily Press: Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre in Stow Bardolph start their lambing seasonChurch Farm Rare Breeds Centre in Stow Bardolph start their lambing season (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre in Stow Bardolph start their lambing seasonChurch Farm Rare Breeds Centre in Stow Bardolph start their lambing season (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Manager Daniel Holliday with new lambs at Church FarmManager Daniel Holliday with new lambs at Church Farm (Image: Archant)