VULNERABLE and disadvantaged groups have enjoyed a fun day out at a North-East museum.

More than 500 adults and children got to enjoy The Clockwork Garden exhibition at The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle.

Darlington Building Society funded transport for those attending the event.

Kevin Howe, who brought more than 150 adults and children to the exhibition, said: "For some, this was the first time they had ever been out of the area, for others the first time in a Museum - the excitement they felt and atmosphere they created was electrifying.