Bury St Edmunds: Little Wood Worms opening on Churchgate Street

Kelly White, is the owner of Little Wood Worms on Churchgate Street, which will soon be transformed into a children's play area for "imaginative, creative and messy play".

Kelly White, is the owner of Little Wood Worms on Churchgate Street. (Image: Kelly White)

"I had my first son at 30 and found it difficult whilst working 40 hours a week," said Mrs White.

"Now I have three kids, I felt my eldest was being pushed around a little, so I wanted to work on my own terms."

The idea of a children's play area came from similar places she had taken her children to.

"I honestly thought they were fantastic and I wondered, 'what can I do to keep my own little one's minds occupied?'," she added.

"I got some inheritance money and wanted to do something substantial with it, which is where Little Wood Worms comes in."

Her new Churchgate Street property in Bury St Edmunds has exposed beams and brickwork which Mrs White believes will make it the perfect place for children and adults alike.

"Being a parent to three kids, at ages seven, two and one, I missed being able to talk to other adults," she said.

Kelly White has three children - aged seven, two and one. (Image: Kelly White)

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"I'm aiming to create a space where the children can have as much fun as the adults."

With ambitious targets to have the play area open by the end of the month, Mrs White is busy with electricians, carpenters and is even having a go at the painting herself.

Little Wood Worms will be opening in 22 Churchgate Street. (Image: Kelly White)

She said: "I feel very proud and get a buzz out of seeing it with the lights on.

"I've got other mums supporting me in this endeavour too, so I'm hoping it will become a bit of a community hub."