Giant inflatable whale set to beach in Islington

Children can have a whale of a time when a giant sea-dwelling mammal comes to a busy shopping centre this half term.

The 50ft inflatable whale will beach at the N1 Centre, Parkfield Street, Islington tomorrow (Friday), from 11am to 3pm.

Children can go into the creature’s blubbery belly and sea a stunning seascape, meet a shipwrecked pirate and a treasure hoarding mermaid.

Centre manager Lynne Glover, manager of the centre, said: “We thought we’d push the boat out. If you fancy a life on the ocean wave and some free chocolate coins to take home, sail on down.”