Tickets go on sale for first Shropshire Kids Festival in Shrewsbury

The festival, which will also be raising funds for the Harry Johnson Trust, is set to take place in the heart of Shrewsbury at The Quarry on April 23 and 24.

Organiser Beth Heath, who also co-founded Shrewsbury Food Festival, said: "There is something for every child, from babies through to early teens. The weekend is all about trying something new, getting hands-on, discovering a new passion and learning, but in a totally fun way."

Ms Heath said the festival will feature more than 100 activities and workshops throughout the weekend ranging from cookery to music sessions, dance workshops, a forest school, 75-metre water slide, zorbing and more.

Ms Heath added: "Other activities will include outdoor sports where kids can partake in tennis, rugby and bubble football and indoor sports which will include dance, karate and yoga.

"Competitive types will love the inflatable obstacle course and the wacky races, which will include a laughter-inducing water balloon race and a highly anticipated space hopper race. While the races are free, there will be a chance to do good while having fun, by making a donation to the Harry Johnson Trust.

"Serious skills will also be on show throughout the weekend, as dance acts, singers and musicians sharing their talent on the festival's stage."

Tickets cost £6 per child and £1 per adult, which entitles children to participate in most activities for free.

Where there is a charge for activities a percentage will go to the event's chosen charity, the Harry Johnson Trust, which offers help and support to children who receive care from the oncology team at the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford.

For more details and tickets visit the festival's website www.shropshirekidsfest.co.uk