BBC Strictly star Oti Mabuse visits Marsh Farm in Essex

Oti Mabuse, a two-time winner of Strictly Come Dancing, visited Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park in South Woodham Ferrers over the weekend.

She visited with her daughter to enjoy the Bubble N Bop children’s summer festival.

Ms Mabuse said: "We had such a brilliant time at Marsh Farm.
New features for this year include a silent disco (Image: Ben Shahrabi)

"I’d definitely recommend it for families – 10 out of 10."

During their visit, they met chicks, petted animals, explored the roleplay village, and finished the day at the festival’s popular foam party.

Lucy Staab, general manager at Marsh Farm, added: "It was great to see Oti and her family this weekend.

Bethany Williamson with her sand art (Image: Ben Shahrabi) Lucy Staab at the Foam Party (Image: Ben Shahrabi)

"We’re so pleased she came to visit us, and that she enjoyed Bubble N Bop children’s summer festival so much.

"We’ve seen lots of new faces this year but we also love welcoming families back to visit us year after year.

"That’s why we always work so hard to make our event even bigger and better."

The goats at Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park (Image: Lucy Staab) Aaron the Goat (Image: Lucy Staab)

New features for this year include The Beast, a giant inflatable obstacle course, Goat World, and a silent disco in the Show Barn.

Ms Staab said: "The highlight of this year’s action-packed event has got to be our brand-new silent disco.

Another new feature this year is the Beast (Image: Ben Shahrabi) Entertainment by Magic Max (Image: Ben Shahrabi)

"This is the first time we’ve offered it and families just love it.

"It’s so much fun to see kids bopping and dancing along to some great family-friendly tunes."