Talented local knitters create Christmas jumpers for the National Coal Mining Museum's ponies

This Christmas, the beloved ponies at the National Coal Mining Museum have been treated to an early Christmas present.

Eric, Ernie, and Bud are stepping out in style thanks to the incredible generosity and talent of a group of knitters who have made them Christmas jumpers.

Hand-knitted jumpers were made from special wool to keep their ponies warm this winter.

placeholder image — Hand-knitted jumpers were made from special wool to keep their ponies warm this winter.

These dedicated crafters have created luxurious, hand-knitted jumpers made from special wool to keep their ponies warm and cosy throughout the winter months.

Ensuring no one is left out of the celebrations, their newest foal, Aladdin, will also soon receive a special Christmas jumper of his own.

Talnted knitters have made jumpers for the ponies at the National Coal Mining Museum.

Lynn Dunning, CEO National Coal Mining Museum for England, said: “Our ponies are an important part of the Museum and are loved by our thousands of visitors.

"We are extremely grateful to the talented knitters for their hours of dedication in creating these stunning jumpers.

"Not only do they look festive, but they will also keep our ponies warm and comfortable throughout the winter months.”