New children's play area opens in Douro Place, Norwich

Douro Place, home to more than 100 households off Dereham Road, has had its old play area upgraded after the idea was put forward by locals in the area, prompting an investment from Norwich City Council's estate improvement budget.

Much of the equipment is designed with inclusivity in mind with equipment such as swings, sensory boards and a castle-themed climbing frame.

The new play area is located in Douro Place, NR2, on the outskirts of the city centre (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Newsquest)

The floor has also been replaced with a hard surface, for pushchairs and wheelchairs.

Mum-of-two Caroline Warvill, who lives in the area, said: "It's lovely to have a new play area so close to home that both my children can enjoy, especially during half term."

Gail Harris, Norwich Labour party councillor for Catton Grove Ward (Image: Norwich Labour Party) (Image: Norwich Labour Party)

Councillor Gail Harris added: "Play areas like this sit at the heart of the community and have benefits for all ages. 

"I'm particularly pleased to see the attention paid to making sure this is an accessible space.

"It's a meaningful example of our ongoing commitment to enhancing our estates in a variety of ways."

Play area equipment includes swings, sensory boards, and a castle themed climbing frame (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Newsquest)