Expectant mothers can take a tour of the new maternity unit at North Middlesex University Hospital from next week.

The hospital is opening the new facility to the public and will be giving tours on Thursday nights and Friday mornings.

Facilities at the new unit, part of an £80million expansion of the Edmonton hospital, include birthing suites, double beds and a birthing pool.

To arrange a tour, contact Fiona Laird, head of midwifery, via fiona.laird@nhs.net or call the unit on 020 8887 2494.