A VISIT from a TV vet and the launch of an interactive gallery are two of the events planned for an attraction's fifth birthday

As part of the anniversary celebrations at The World of James Herriot, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, on Monday, TV vet Trude Mostue will open the centre's £100,000 interactive gallery.

The gallery is designed to give children hands-on experience of being a vet.

Centre manager Sue Dalton said: "It is hard to believe we have been open for five years. Already, almost 300,000 visitors have been through the door.

"This new gallery will also allow us to extend our educational work with local schools - an initiative which is gathering pace all the time."

The centre's re-fit includes a new block of toilets, an exhibition area and a garage for the Austin 7 car used in the TV series All Creatures Great and Small.

Local photographer, Tessa Bunney, will open the exhibition area with a display called Lamb.