Work begins on Alice in Wonderland-themed play area in Lowestoft

Work on a play area inspired by Lewis Carroll's classic fairytale, Alice in Wonderland, has begun.

Sparrow's Nest play area, off Whapload Road in Lowestoft, is undergoing an £50,000 expansion that will see it double in size.

New equipment, including two play areas, new benches, talking flowers, and a viking swing, will be added to the park.

Equipment and panels across the park will nod towards the theme.

The new play area is being installed by Wicksteed Leisure and work is expected to last four weeks.

Lowestoft Town Council said: "We're grinning like the Cheshire Cat as work on the new 'Alice in Wonderland' themed play area at Sparrows Nest begins today.

"The new play area will see the existing play area expanded and new equipment installed, including two multi-play units."

Councillor Alan Green, the mayor of Lowestoft, said the plans form part of the council's commitment to improving parks and open spaces.

He added: "This is a much-loved and much-used play area within Lowestoft, as seen by how much it was used during the recent Jubilee and Green Weekender events in the park, so I am pleased that we are now improving it."