Peterborough's Activity World launches new attraction despite closure plans

Activity World, based in Padholme Road East, is increasing its opening hours for two days a week from September 30.

Managing director Mike Boyle said the venue, which has been operating for 30 years, would be opening on Wednesday and Friday mornings.

He said: “We are looking to open from 10am to 1pm on Wednesday and Friday to give people the opportunity to come when the older children are at school.

"This will start on September 30”

Mr Boyle announced on September 18 that rising costs meant that Activity World would have to close permanently in March next year with the loss of 14 jobs.

But he said that he hoped to find a way to ensure more customers had the opportunity to enjoy the attractions at Activity World.

Mr Boyle said: “The positive news is that we have decided to keep going until March 31 so that our customers will have a period to enjoy our facilities a few more times before we close.

“I am hoping children who visited us 30 years ago and now have their own families will take the chance to bring their children here.”

He told the Peterborough Telegraph He said: “It has become increasingly difficult for the business to be profitable when faced with the increased costs of the National Minimum Wage, business rates, employers National Insurance and enhancement in employee benefits.

“It is sad to close. But everything has to come to an end."