ART and nature will be brought to life next month as 15 larger than life birdhouses will appear at Merry Hill.

Each birdhouse has been designed by well-known British talent – including DJ Jo Whiley, comedian Vic Reeves and Olympic athlete Becky Adlington - who were keen to show how interacting with birdlife is so important to them and wanted to help raise money for the RSPB.

The Big Birdhouse Tour will be at the Brierley Hill shopping centre from February 1 to 27 and is guaranteed to bring smiles to the faces of the whole family.

Visitors will be invited to explore and interact with the supersized birdhouses, with the aim of helping highlight the importance of giving nature a home.

During the tour there will also be the opportunity to learn more about the RSPB, sign up as a member, and buy a RSPB classic nest box from the customer service desk.