POPULAR children's rides have disappeared from a tourist hotspot in Worcester.

Worcestershire County Council said the children's rides and outdoor activities at Worcester Woods Country Park have officially been removed.

For the past twelve years, the county park has featured a crazy golf course, wildlife-themed bouncy castle and miniature train rides.

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The area opposite the Orchard Cafe is usually rented out occasionally for shows and private functions and was home to the children's activities too.

Other activities, like the miniature train rides, were positioned further down the field. 

Councillor Marcus Hart, Cabinet Member for Communities, said the opportunity has arisen to replace the area with new activities, and the council is in the process of leasing the space to a new tenant.

Cllr Hart said: “Worcester Woods Country Park has in the region of 800,000 visitors per year and is a well-known regional attraction.

"The park mainly consists of natural woodland and meadow areas, but there is a busy café open all year round and two large play areas.

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"There is a large ‘events’ field adjacent to the café which the park rents out on an occasional basis for shows or private functions.

"For the past 12 years, there has been an outdoor activities area situated in this field; this has now gone, and the opportunity has arisen to replace it with a new area with new activities.

"In the past,  the activities provided have included crazy golf, wildlife-themed bouncy castle and miniature train rides.

"The Country Park are entering into a process to lease the area to a new tenant who will run a self-contained outdoor activities area for the public, in keeping with the outdoor country park style and feel."

"If anyone is interested in finding out more about this opportunity, they can contact the Country Park on 01905 766155.”