Visitors will see if they can cut it in Airedale Hospital’s theatre department

People can try their hand at being a surgeon during an open day this Saturday.

A host of other hands-on activities will also be on offer at the event, between 11am and 3pm.

Children will be able to meet Sydney the skeleton and dress-up in gowns and masks, which they can then take home.

There will be information about anaesthetics and, using a mannequin, how to look after a patient’s airway. People can learn about the best way of washing their hands, with a magic box that highlights areas missed.

And there will be displays, health advice, details of career opportunities, a treasure hunt and refreshments.

Free parking will be available in the outpatients car park.

Bridget Fletcher, chief executive of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, said: “It is a really interactive, hands-on event and children love it.

“Everyone is welcome, just turn up on the day.

“It's also a good opportunity for people to ask staff questions. We hope it will help de-mystify some of the hospital procedures and reassure people who are apprehensive about coming in for operations.”