WORK on a new major attraction for Walton Hall and Gardens will start on Monday.

The High Ropes adventure course was announced around a year ago and building work was due to start in mid March but was interrupted by the pandemic.

The project is being built and operated by Jungle Parc, one of Europe’s leading high rope course specialists which already has outdoor activities and high-wire adventure courses in Liverpool, Irchester and Lydiard.

It is set to open in early 2021 and will consist of 60 high platforms connected by fun activities for those of all ages with a log cabin base.

The structures would be built with environmentally friendly materials to camouflage into the existing trees and the trees themselves would be protected with all platforms allowing them to grow freely.

Jungle Parc also aims to increase wildlife into the area with bird boxes, bat boxes and toad houses situated around the activities.

A spokesman for Walton Hall said: "The design at Walton Hall and Gardens will allow for both adults and children to climb together, making our site even more family-friendly.

"And it’s green too, as all high ropes will be made from environmentally friendly materials, with structures built carefully so as not to inhibit the trees natural growth."

Disruption is being kept to a minimum although the woodland walk will be closed to the public during the build.

The spokesman added: "We’ll also be cordoning off a small area of lawn next to the woodland walk site to allow for deliveries.

"However, the cordoned off areas won’t have any impact on our leading visitor attractions such as the children’s zoo and adventure playground.

"We’re hoping that the development will be finished in the new year."