A CHILDREN’S television favourite has visited York ahead of his upcoming performances at the Grand Opera House.

Shaun The Sheep, star of the BBC children’s programme, toured landmarks in the city and had lunch at Bettys before visiting schools to hand out prizes to winners of a colouring competition.

Roxanna Klimaszewska, of the Grand Opera House, said: “We’ve had an incredibly fun filled day. Shaun enjoyed all the beautiful and historic sites of York and the rapturous reception he received from all the local boys and girls. He can’t wait to see them again in June.”

Shaun The Sheep will be on stage from June 8 to 12.

For tickets, phone the theatre box office on 0844 847 2322 or book online at grandoperahouseyork.org.uk