Three peafowl chicks have arrived at a mid Suffolk museum as part of a celebration of the UK's culinary heritage. 

The chicks were donated to the Food Museum in Stowmarket in October by Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park in Wherstead.

The arrival will help the museum to tell the story of the important role peafowl played in the country's food and drink heritage. 

Peacocks were kept at country houses and were served in elaborate centrepiece displays of their own feathers as a Christmas treat.

Samantha Prince, deputy director at the Food Museum, said: "We want to give a huge thanks to Jimmy and Stevie for allowing these little beauties to come and join us here at the Food Museum. 

"We cannot wait for visitors to meet them."

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Visitors can find the peafowl chicks can be found in the farm area next to the Bantam hens. 

The team at the museum hope the birds will enjoy the lawn of Queen Anne era Abbot's Hall as they continue to grow. 

Stevie Sheppard, Park Director at Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park, said: "Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park are thrilled to have donated peacocks to the Food Museum, especially as peacock was once considered the traditional Christmas dinner.

"We are excited to see these beautiful birds grow and thrive at the museum, while also helping to highlight their historical significant."