Caped crusader gets a super hero’s welcome at Coalville

From Gotham City to Coalville – the Leicestershire town gave a hero’s welcome to Batman as part of its Armed Forces Day celebrations.

Linden Homes’ Ashby Heights development received a flying visit from the Caped Crusader help raise awareness of Armed Forces Day, as well as meet and greet young fans and visitors.

The event was part of a series of action hero visits at Linden Homes development around the region – where hundreds of pounds was raised by the housebuilder, who donated £250 from each reservation taken over the weekend to its chosen charity, Help For Heroes.

Linden Homes sales and marketing director Steve Garton said: “As a company, we have a long and successful relationship with the armed forces both here and overseas.

“We wanted to show our support for those men and women who do, and who have, served our country – and thought we’d bring along a hero of our own who seemed to meet with the public’s approval!”

The Ashby Heights development is open from Thursday to Monday from 10.30am until 5pm.