ALL aboard for a fun-filled day meeting Thomas the Tank Engine on the Watercress Line.

From today, youngsters will be able to take a ride with Thomas and Friends and experience lots of fun-filled activities as well as meeting The Fat Controller.

Day Out With Thomas, which runs until August 13, will include crafts, interactive entertainment and fun and games for all.

Alongside unlimited rides aboard Thomas and other full sized steam trains, visitors will also have an exciting range of activities to choose from that include rides on a miniature railway, a bouncy slide, tea cup ride and story corner.

Entertainer Rusty will host three magic shows a day with a repertoire including arm puppet Vern the Bird, the multiplying vegetable, a disappearing bottle of ketchup, a special Thomas trick where he is brought to life on a cartoon picture.