A MAIDSTONE car dealership will be playing host to a mechanical horse on Thursday, June 5.

As part of the Jeep National Riding Festival, mechanical horse Trigger will be stopping off at Whitehouse Chrysler Jeep in The Broadway, Maidstone, for a rest on his way from Land's End to John O'Groats.

The horse is undertaking the long journey in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care and will be offering members of the public the chance to meet him and have fun during his stop-over between 4pm and 9pm.

Under the expert guidance of a qualified riding instructor, children and adults alike will be able to try their hand at riding the mechanical animal.

The event will also include a bouncy castle, rosette making and balloon modelling, with officers from the Kent Police there to give a property-marking demonstration.

Light refreshments will be available and children will get a free goody bag.