A NEW children’s play area with swings, slides, a climbing frame and seesaws opens this weekend.

It is the first of two play grounds opening for residents to enjoy at the Pennington Wharf development in Leigh.

Chloe Dunn, sales and marketing director for developer Taylor Wimpey Manchester, said: “Pennington Wharf is more than just a housing development, it’s a community for everybody of all ages to enjoy.

“We are thrilled that the play area has been so well received by our residents and hope the lovely summer weather we have had in recent weeks continues for the little ones to be able to take full advantage of it.”