WE’VE found them – this is the family that had a good time at Lapland New Forest!

The Kinross family from Shoreham is full of praise for the much-maligned Christmas attraction and is urging others to go and see for themselves.

Charles and Mel took their children, Sophie, eight, and six-year-old Cameron to the Matchams site on Monday and said any teething troubles reported from the weekend appear to have been overcome.

“We had a fantastic time,” said Charles.

“The kids loved the huskies, meeting Santa with no queue, making gingerbread men, ice skating and all the free rides.

“I can fully understand that there were problems at the weekend but we really enjoyed it and hope it doesn’t close down.

“We took our children out of school for the day and that was what probably made the difference.

“We also went with my parents and my dad had a brilliant time even though he is the biggest cynic in the world.”

Mr Kinross said a lot of people were complaining about the cold but added: “It was their own fault. The weather was absolutely freezing and there were people walking around in T-shirts.”