DP Leisure, operator of the 360 Play FEC brand in the UK, has opened its second venue in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

The new centre opened on December 12 and at 24,000sq.ft is approximately a third larger than the original unit.

The bigger venue has also allowed DPL's sister company, DP Associates, to further develop the 360 Play concept, with its design and master plan bringing in a number of new attractions and creating specific zones which provide a theme park style layout, albeit on a much smaller scale, allowing visitors to 'discover' different areas as they move around the building.

The amusement offer includes the 360 Play blend of children's and family-orientated activities and attractions, with three main zones offering different types of experience covering physical play, creative play and skills play and includes at the centre of the building a major three-storey play structure.

"We are delighted to have opened our second 360 Play venue and in an incredibly short space of time since coming on site," said managing director Duncan Phillips. "We completed the build in under three months and have created what we believe to be an engaging, entertaining and inspiring family-orientated facility that I am sure will enjoy the great success we have witnessed at our Milton Keynes site.

"With a larger unit we've been able to take the 360 Play concept even further to enhance the experience and have incorporated additional design elements and features which I know will be well received. It's also a great site to be on with an excellent catchment area, so we are looking forward to a successful future here in Stevenage to follow the success we continue to enjoy in Milton Keynes."