A CHILDREN’S television star is set to turn Freeport a little plant potty.

Mr Bloom, star of much loved CBeebies show Mr Bloom’s Nursery, will at Freeport shopping outlet on Wednesday, April 5.

Children and their parents can pop along and say hello to the unlikely heartthrob, who is popular with mums too, throughout the day.

He will be hosting two fun-filled interactive shows during the day at 11.30am and 2.30pm.

Each show will last 30 minutes and will feature much-loved songs such as Meet the Veggies, The Compo Song and Night Night Veggies.

Fans could also win a chance to meet Mr Bloom on the day, with details set to appear soon on the Freeport Facebook page soon.

To add some extra welly, there will be a barrow load of free activities taking place across the shopping centre throughout the day.

Over at the potting station, kids can decorate their own plant pot and start growing their own tasty veg.

With it being that time of the year, there will also be an Easter egg hunt, face painting and the chance to meet some adorable spring animals.

All of the activities are completely free of charge between 11am and 4pm.

The car parks at Freeport are expected to be very busy so attendees are warned to leave extra time.

Visit www.freeport-braintree.com.