A GIANT robot and some ancient artefacts joined the more traditional Easter bunnies and chicks as part of a jam-packed series of events at EDF Energy’s Hinkley Point Visitor Centre in Bridgwater.

The Easter holiday fun kicked off last Tuesday when Bridgwater College dropped in to promote their engineering courses.

The following day they were joined by archaeologists for a past, present and future day which also included EDF Energy’s Green Team who were on hand to talk about renewable energy.

On Thursday it was the turn of Weston College to promote its engineering courses with a host of activities and some top tech, including a huge robot.

This week, cuddly creatures from Doniford Farm Park, near Watchet, called in (Monday) with visitors able to meet and greet rabbits, chickens and a variety of other small animals.

The visitor centre team will be helping to promote National Autism Awareness Day tomorrow (Wednesday, April 6) with the National Autistic Society.

EDF Energy’s Visitor Centre Co-ordinator Marie Howe said: “We had over 500 visitors in the first couple of days alone and received some great feedback from people who really enjoyed the activities we had on offer.

“Although the aim was to have fun, I hope we’ve also encouraged some local young people to think about a career in engineering.”

The visitor centre, which is based in the Angel Place shopping centre in Bridgwater, has welcomed more than 38,000 people through its doors since it opened in December 2012.

To find out more information about the visitor centre, or to book a tour of Hinkley Point B power station, email hinkleybtours@edf-energy.com or telephone 01278 429225/01278 428988.