A new playground has opened at a major new housing development in Kenilworth, in time for the May half-term break.

Over 20 families including Isabella, aged three (pictured), joined representatives from Warwick District Council and the Vistry Group to open the new playground and officially hand it over to the council as a public space.

The play area is located at Stoneleigh View, off Glasshouse Lane, where 620 homes are currently being built.

Isabella said: "They have finished my park! I am so excited I got to cut the red ribbon and play!"

Diana, aged two-and-a-half, added: "It's amazing! I love it!"

New residents have already been settling in at the estate where 248 homes will be made available as council houses or sold at social rent levels or as shared ownership.

Another 62 will be sold by WDC's housing company Milverton Homes, with the final 310 sold by Linden Homes and Bovis Homes.

Around 20 families gathered for the opening of the new play area (image via WDC)

Adam Sharpe, Vistry's managing director for South West Midlands said: "We are thrilled to be handing over this playground to Warwick District Council for the residents to enjoy.

"Joint ventures such as this provide a range of high-quality family homes to suit people from all walks of life.

"The blend of open market and affordable properties provides a wonderfully diverse neighbourhood where communities can thrive."

Cllr Will Roberts portfolio holder for neighbourhood services said: "The new playground is a great asset for residents who are part of this growing community in Kenilworth.

"We hope that the families living here will enjoy using the facilities and it will become a sociable and well used meeting point." 

To book a visit to the sales hub and show homes at Stoneleigh View, Glasshouse Lane call 01926 953621 or visit the website.