A well-known children's character took a break from his latest monster mission to visit Bligh's Meadow shopping centre on the weekend.

Bligh's Meadow saw Katsuma from Moshi Monsters out of meeting children and their parents and posing for pictures on Saturday, July 26.

A handful of events are due to take place at the venue throughout the school summer holidays.

Chioma Ibe from Bligh’s Meadow said: “It was one of many great events that are set to take place at the centre over the summer holidays and we look forward to welcoming everyone to them over the coming weeks.”

On Saturday, August 2 from 11am - 4pm the little ones can get up close to a selection of exotic furs and feathers.

There’ll be cuddly creatures including rabbits and guinea pigs – plus some not-so-cuddly, more unusual creatures such as owls, tarantulas, a skunk, a giant tortoise and even a Burmese python!

For more information visit www.blighsmeadow.com