Video games and life-sized arcade games will be among the activities on offer to young people as a free gaming festival returns next week.

'Level Up' is returning to Great Yarmouth on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 4/5.

Held between 11am and 4pm, at the Drill House on York Road, Great Yarmouth, youngsters can play video games, life-sized arcade games and take part in activities designed to help with wellbeing and mental health.

With free food and drink, and stalls from a range of community organisations, the gaming festival is being organised by young people from Great Yarmouth Youth Advisory Board, facilitated by local youth charity MAP.

As well as being an opportunity to socialise and play games, Level Up also offers young people the chance to explore questions about mental health and wellbeing.

Experienced youth workers will be on hand, leading conversations about good mental health, and sharing tips to help young people feel in control of their emotions and wellbeing.

"This event promotes the positive impact that gaming can have on people’s social wellbeing," Danny Whitehouse, Head of Youth Work at MAP said.

"Once again, young people are countering negative stereotypes and leading the change they want to see in the world.

"I’m also looking forward to taking on some healthy competition with a game of Pac-Man!"

Alisha Lewis, senior youth worker at MAP said: "Free opportunities for young people are so important, especially in the holidays.

"Level Up is a chance to have fun, meet new people, learn and have discussions around mental health and wellbeing.

"Initiatives like this are just one part of a whole system of support we have in place for young people in Great Yarmouth, ranging from youth work, to impartial advice, and mental health support."

Level Up - which is free, with no need to book in advance - is open to young people aged 11-19.