A FUN-FILLED circus spectacular is heading to Barrow.

Matrix Circus is heading to town and will be at Barrow Outdoor Market on Friday, August 12.

The event is free for the whole family to enjoy, with participation in a hula hoop workshop.

From 11.30am-12.30pm there will be an audience participation hula hoop workshop that will end in a ‘mesmerising show’.

Then from 12.45pm-13.45pm crowds will be entertained by a stilt walker.

From 2pm-3pm there will be another audience participation hula hoop workshop, once again ending in a show.

An organiser for the event said: “It’s great fun, entertainment, exercise and skill learning for the whole family to enjoy.

“Everyone is welcome to join in.”