PUZZLES, games and challenges were on the menu for children who visited a maths and literacy fair in Stockton at the weekend.

The Trails and Tales Fun Day, at the University of Durham, Queen's Campus, gave children the chance to explore the worlds of their favourite books, including The Hobbit, Fungus the Bogeyman, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, while taking part in learning activities.

There were also maths competitions, a performance by Thornaby's Village School choir, and a goodie bag packed with games to take away at the end of the day.