ITV’s Kelvin Fletcher shares ‘special family tradition’ on show(Image: ITV)

Emmerdale and Strictly Come Dancing star Kelvin Fletcher embarked on a new journey in 2021, leaving behind the busy city life to buy a 120-acre Peak District farm with his young family. In a Christmas special of their hit ITV show Fletchers Family Farm, a special family tradition was revealed, as they flew to Finland to spend the holiday in Lapland.

Staying with another family of farmers, the Fletchers set out to learn all the tips and tricks they could from the 300 year old business. However, in a candid moment on the show, they revealed a particular “family tradition” away from the busy day to day life at the farm.

“Moments like this are rare”, Kelvin said as he and wife Liz walked the children down to a small campfire at night-time. Enjoying some much-needed quiet among the festive chaos, fans were given an insight into the more private moments of the star’s life.

The show is known to share the highs and lows of farming life, with the family keen to reveal the hard-working reality behind such a huge investment. “Farming is hard work.” he said, “And we face challenges daily. So this Christmas we’re treating the kids and taking them on a winter wonderland adventure.”

“This year has been a hard journey. Just like on any other farm, filled with really hard work. Long hours, highs and lows.” Fans were quick to share their praise for the family on social media.

One X user said: “What a lovely family, really enjoying this.” While a second said: “Kelvin Fletcher should be bottled up, such a nice fella and family.” A third shared: “What a magical treat for the children.”

The Christmas special episode showed the family immersing themselves in traditional Finnish culture, exposed to icy temperatures and even being introduced to Husky puppies at a farm. Fans of the show can visit the Fletcher Family Farm in 2025 for a day of ‘fun, food, and a hands-on experience of farming life’, with event details to be revealed in due course.