BEASTS and ball games are among the holiday attractions being offered to Stockton children during the Easter holiday.

Open to three to 16-year-olds, Stockton Borough Council's Xplore holiday programme offers a varied selection of fun and games.

Activities for children aged three to eight include a beastie hunt at Castle Eden Walkway.

There is also Top Tots, an introduction to basic sports skills and Top Play, a whole range of fun games and activities.

Places are allocated on a first-come first-served basis. The deadline for registration forms to be returned is Friday, April 4.

For more details, call (01642) 358536.