The site has become somewhat of an attraction, drawing around 10,000 visitors each year, despite the claims remaining unverified.

And if we were to go beyond our region’s borders, we would even find countries that set up a whole village for the occasion! Christmas village – not to be confused with the miniature village ...

The Gardens were also closed yesterday as the storm battered the UK and Staffordshire region ... but the Shopping Village and Christmas Makers Markets will be going ahead. READ MORE: Met Office ...