FREE family fun days featuring much-loved children's TV characters are coming to Maldon and Burnham high streets.

The characters will be joined by a host of entertainers and activities in each High Street providing a free family friendly day out.

Peppa Pig will be spending the day meeting families at Burnham Baptist Church while Chase from Paw Patrol can be found in The Black Rabbit car park in Maldon in the events taking place on Saturday, March 26.

The events have been put together to encourage residents to visit their town centres.

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There will be live music and family entertainment including balloon modellers, craft tents and of course Peppa Pig and Chase appearances.

Visitors can also contribute to community murals with positive messages about their town, which will be on display after the event at the town’s libraries.

Free tote bags for adults and children’s drawstring bags will be given away on the day to visitors to take home.

Maldon Carnival is also offering an Easter Trail and families can hunt for Easter bunnies in High Street in Burnham.

The events are being delivered as part of Maldon District Council's Welcome Back Fund.