Two children's characters stepped out of the television screen to delight families in a Norwich shopping centre.

Eastern Daily Press: Ben and Holly visited youngsters around intuChapelfield ahead of their live shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal in June. Picture: Jamie HoneywoodBen and Holly visited youngsters around intuChapelfield ahead of their live shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal in June. Picture: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Ben & Holly, from the BAFTA award-winning TV series, were in the city ahead of their show at Norwich Theatre Royal in June.

The life-size characters toured intuChapelfield shopping centre to meet young fans.

Theatre communications officer Judy Foster said: "It was really heart-warming to see so many young children so delighted to meet Ben and Holly today, and I think their show next week will prove a big hit with audiences."

Holly is a young Fairy Princess who is learning how to fly, and Ben the Elf, is her friend. They live in a tiny land where flowers and grass rise high above them and every day is an adventure.

Eastern Daily Press: Ben and Holly visited youngsters around intuChapelfield ahead of their live shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal in June. Picture: Jamie HoneywoodBen and Holly visited youngsters around intuChapelfield ahead of their live shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal in June. Picture: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom: Live on Stage is at the Theatre Royal on Friday June 7 at 4pm and Saturday June 8 at 10am and 1pm.

Tickets from the box office or at www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

Eastern Daily Press: Ben and Holly visited youngsters around intuChapelfield ahead of their live shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal in June. Picture: Jamie HoneywoodBen and Holly visited youngsters around intuChapelfield ahead of their live shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal in June. Picture: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Eastern Daily Press: Ben and Holly visited youngsters around intuChapelfield ahead of their live shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal in June. Picture: Jamie HoneywoodBen and Holly visited youngsters around intuChapelfield ahead of their live shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal in June. Picture: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Eastern Daily Press: Ben and Holly visited youngsters around intuChapelfield ahead of their live shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal in June. Picture: Jamie HoneywoodBen and Holly visited youngsters around intuChapelfield ahead of their live shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal in June. Picture: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Eastern Daily Press: Ben and Holly visited youngsters around intuChapelfield ahead of their live shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal in June. Picture: Jamie HoneywoodBen and Holly visited youngsters around intuChapelfield ahead of their live shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal in June. Picture: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Eastern Daily Press: Ben and Holly visited youngsters around intuChapelfield ahead of their live shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal in June. Picture: Jamie HoneywoodBen and Holly visited youngsters around intuChapelfield ahead of their live shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal in June. Picture: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Eastern Daily Press: Ben and Holly visited youngsters around intuChapelfield ahead of their live shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal in June. Picture: Jamie HoneywoodBen and Holly visited youngsters around intuChapelfield ahead of their live shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal in June. Picture: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Eastern Daily Press: Ben and Holly visited youngsters around intuChapelfield ahead of their live shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal in June. Picture: Jamie HoneywoodBen and Holly visited youngsters around intuChapelfield ahead of their live shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal in June. Picture: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Eastern Daily Press: Ben and Holly visited youngsters around intuChapelfield ahead of their live shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal in June. Picture: Jamie HoneywoodBen and Holly visited youngsters around intuChapelfield ahead of their live shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal in June. Picture: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Eastern Daily Press: Ben and Holly visited youngsters around intuChapelfield ahead of their live shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal in June. Picture: Jamie HoneywoodBen and Holly visited youngsters around intuChapelfield ahead of their live shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal in June. Picture: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Eastern Daily Press: Ben and Holly visited youngsters around intuChapelfield ahead of their live shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal in June. Picture: Jamie HoneywoodBen and Holly visited youngsters around intuChapelfield ahead of their live shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal in June. Picture: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)