A POPULAR North Somerset playground has closed today for an estimated 10 days.

Contractors have arrived at Backwell Playing Fields in West Town to install rubber mulch surfacing under the play equipment in the park by the Scout Hut.

Posting on Facebook, a spokesperson from the Backwell Playing Fields Charity said: "Heads-up we have contractors arriving on Wednesday, January 10 to install rubber mulch surfacing under the play equipment in the park by the Scout Hut.

"The playground is expected to be closed for about 10 days. Please bear with us!"

The charity told the North Somerset Times: "Backwell Playing Fields Charity is excited that the new surface will make the play area more accessible for the community all year round."

The charity works tirelessly to maintain the grounds for the use of residents. It aims to provide leisure and recreation activities to local people of all ages.