THWAITES Brewery is throwing open its doors for the first time in 15 years as part of the Blackburn company's 200th anniversary celebrations.

The brewery will stage a charity family open day on Saturday, August 11.

It will feature a children's entertainer, facepainting, a bouncy castle and refreshments.

Tours will take place at 10.30am, noon, 1.30pm and 3pm and include a free alcoholic or soft drink.

Tickets, which must be bought in advance, are on sale from the Blackburn with Darwen Visitor Centre, Church Street.

They cost £5 adults; £4 junior and OAPs; and £14 for a family ticket.

All prices include the tour.

All proceeds will go the British Heart Foundation.