A top chef who owns neighbouring fish and chip and pizza restaurants on the north Norfolk coast has launched a new nautical-themed play area.

Eric Snaith runs Eric's Fish and Chips and Eric's Pizza at Drove Orchards in Thornham with the option to eat-in, sit outside or takeaway at both.

Mr Snaith has just launched play area Eric's Shippy outside, which is designed like a traditional trawler fishing boat and has nets and slides.

It has been created by local company Flights of Fantasy, which is based in Dersingham.

Mr Snaith, who is also the chef-owner of Titchwell Manor Hotel, said: "Being a father of three girls, I know how much relief a good climbing frame can bring.

"The reaction has been brilliant so far and kids are loving it."

"This is phase one and we would like to add a giant crab pot structure made out of rope."

Eric's Fish and Chips was named one of the top 10 independent chippies in the UK at The Fry Awards 2021/2022.