A SHOPPING centre activity attraction has proved to be a hit with families this summer.

Spinning Gate Shopping Centre's Summer Garden in Leigh town centre has provided a range of free activities during the school holidays daily from 11am to 3pm.

It will stay open until Sunday, August 26.

There have been arts and crafts as well as garden games such as snakes and ladders, draughts and dominoes.

Shopping centre manager Karen Cox said: "What a wonderful way to enjoy your day, relaxing and making memories with the little ones during the summer holidays.

"The Spinning Gate Summer Garden has free daily activities for families to enjoy.

"Saturday shoppers were treated to lots of free smiles when Mr Flower Gardner mesmerised visitors with his fabulous magical illusion show."

A book has also been provided for shoppers to record their memories of the Summer Garden.

The Summer Garden, which has picket fences, artificial grass and parasols, also has picnic benches to allow visitors to take advantage of.