The new soft-play area in the Brunel shopping centre is set to be open in time for Christmas after construction problems caused delays.

The facility is due to open on November 29, a week after its original launch date.

A general manager said on social media: “Unfortunately there is so much more to do here than we thought.

"There is a background to this site which many of you will know.

“We have had to deconstruct the old play frame and rebuild a new one which was unexpected. We have then had to change the shape of some of our equipment to fit the new structure.

“Myself and the team are just as desperate for the doors to open as all of you.

They added: “I do know that we will one hundred per cent be opening on November 29.”