HUNDREDS of happy shoppers dived into a giant ball pit at intu Uxbridge shopping centre during half-term, in search of prize-winning golden balls.

People had 30 seconds to find both golden balls hidden among thousands of multi-coloured ones.

Principal prizewinners were Jem Nevzat and Hayley Thomas, who won an annual Merlin pass, giving them access to 32 of the UK’s top attractions ranging from Alton Towers and Legoland to Chessington World of Adventures.

But there are more prizes up for grabs as the event does not end till this Saturday.