A VICTORIAN Extravaganza is being staged at the Judges' Lodgings in Lancaster over the half-term holiday - giving children a chance to turn back time'.

On Bank Holiday Monday, May 31, children will be asked to create Victorian style illustrations of traditional stories.

And on Wednesday (June 2) they can take part in Victorian games session and learn how children played 100 years ago.

On Friday (June 4) there will be opportunity to handle genuine Victorian objects and toys to gain an insight into Victorian domestic life.

And next Saturday will open the door to an experience of life in a Victorian classroom with a schoolteacher demanding kids be on their best behaviour.

For further details, contact the Judges' Lodgings, Church Street, Lancaster, on 01524-32808.