A new playhouse and cafe is set to open in a Wiltshire town centre next month.
The Marlborough Playhouse, a new venue for children and families at the old chapel on The Parade, is set to open on September 11.
The former church building, which used to form part of the old congregational church, was listed for auction at a price of £350,000 last February.
It has since been taken over by the playhouse business and is currently being transformed into a new play venue and cafe for local families and visitors to Marlborough.
The venue will offer role play corners, cosy dens, a climbing space and can be hired for birthdays and events.
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As well as a cafe serving coffee and homemade cakes, there will also be jewellery and ceramics workshops, and regular visits from local specialists in parenthood.
Announcing the opening date, a spokesperson said: “Mark your calendars… The Marlborough Playhouse opens Friday, September 11 at 9am.
“After months of building, planning, and (a lot of) coffee, we cannot wait to finally throw open our doors and welcome you and your little ones in.
“A space made for tiny humans (and the grown-ups who love them).
“Set a reminder, tell a friend, bring the whole crew - we'll see you there.”
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