A NEW play area in Bridgwater is holding an official opening event next week.

While the new toddler play area in Eastover Park- also known as Cranleigh Gardens - opened for children during the summer holidays.

But there will be an official cut-the-ribbon event next Wednesday (August 25) between noon and 2pm.

There will be a face painter, toddler games, music, bubbles and dancing.

Visitors will also be able to play on the brand new equipment, which includes four swings, a multi-play unit, a trampoline, a see-saw, and a springer.

It also has a toddler squad swing, which is the first of its kind in a Sedgemoor play park.

More than 100 people took part in a public consultation about the £50,000 upgrade earlier this year.

READ MORE: £50,000 makeover at Eastover Park, Bridgwater

The top results were the following, all of which have been met within the new playground design:

  • A larger toddler playground
  • More litter bins and benches and picnic tables
  • A new climbing frame with slide
  • Toddler swings
  • A roundabout
  • A trampoline