Shock as Children's Play Village closes down suddenly due to difficult conditions

A popular children’s attraction in Warwick created by a couple from Birmingham has closed down suddenly.

The Children’s Play Village, in Hampton Road, closed its doors on Tuesday, May 13. The announcement read: “It is with huge sadness and regret we announce that our Play Village will close today with immediate effect.

"The hospitality sector is suffering immeasurably right now and sadly we have succombed to the economic and trading conditions.

"Our amazing, talented, and dedicated team have worked harder than you could ever know to keep the village going.

"We are simply heartbroken.

"We are devastated at having no choice but to close, but we hope that the Play Village will reopen again with new owners and that visits for some guests will go ahead as planned.

"Guests with bookings will be contacted directly.

"Thank you for your support and eight wonderful years.

"It’s been an honour to welcome, host and entertain so many beautiful children and families.

"We will play our tidy up theme song with the hope that the welcome song can be ringing out in the village again soon.”

The Play Village opened in April 2018.

It was created by Shelley Corbett and Alan Gleeson from Sutton Coldfield.

Hundreds of upset parents have taken to social media to express their sadness at the closure, many travelled from across the Midlands to visit the venue - especially for its Christmas special events.

Enquiries about the closure and bookings at the site can be made to [email protected]