PEPPA Pig will visit the Artizan Shopping Centre in Dumbarton during the school holidays next week.

The popular children’s cartoon character who loves nothing more than jumping around in muddy puddles will be visiting the centre next Wednesday and Thursday, October 14 and 15.

The Peppa Pig television series that airs on Nick Jr and Channel 5 has been a phenomenal success with younger children who will be thrilled to meet the cheeky wee pig in person. The stories normally feature situations that are familiar to small children.

Peppa will arrive at the centre at 3pm next Wednesday and will appear again at 4pm. The following day the charming little pig will be around from 11am to 4pm.

A spokeswoman said: “I am sure that children will be excited to have the chance to see one of their heroes, Peppa Pig.

“Peppa is a very popular character so we are expecting a big response from both parents and children for this half-term treat.”