LEIGH on Sea is moving north for a week.

There is no need to travel to Essex because the seaside is coming to Leigh town centre, donkey rides included.

From August 24-27, families are invited to join a seaside festival, with lots of fun entertainment, and give-aways for the kids.

There is be something happening every day so make sure you don't miss out on all the fun!

Donkeys, kids' fairground rides, Punch and Judy, pirate stories, puppet shows, face painting and temporary tattoos, clowns, balloon modelling plus free balloons, and real seaside rock sweets for the kids will be on offer.

There's a not-to-be-missed free entry competition, where kids can win free McDonald's goodies -- look out for leaflets throughout the town centre.

Leigh town centre has everything you need from the latest holiday fashions to all the bits and pieces to get the kids back to school.

From high street names such as Wilkinsons, Woolworths, Boots and Argos, to speciality shops like Mischief Childrenswear, Cooks Shoes and All Women - Leigh has it all.

Whatever you are doing this summer, make sure you plan a trip to Leigh town centre and come and join the fun -- remember all the entertainment is free, (excluding fairground rides) so you don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy a great day out in your town centre.