The new owners of the historic Blue Bell Inn in Smallwood have announced an exciting new change.

Work on building a new children's play area – Fort Smallwood - is set to start tomorrow (Wednesday).

The Blue Bell Inn at Smallwood

Pear Hospitality, owners of the Wheatsheaf in Sandbach, The Lion and Swan (Congleton) and Pecks Restaurant in Brownlow Heath, have announced they will also be making changes to the garden at the idyllic country pub.

A spokesperson said: "It will take a few days to complete, but we are confident it will be ready for the weekend.

"We are making some smaller alterations to our garden too. The team will be closing off the gates to the car park and the road to the front of the pub so letting the kids enjoy themselves can be stress free.

A children's play area is being built in the garden (Photo: Pear Hospitality)

"We think the little ones are going to be quite excited for a trip to The Blue Bell." 

Sandbach Nub News told here in how Pear Hospitality had bought the country pub, saying "At its heart, we believe the Blue Bell is more than a business, it's a valuable local resource, a thriving community hub for locals and visitors alike and we fully intend to keep it that way.

"Autumn 2023 will see an exciting relaunch of the Bluebell with a delicious new menu, refreshed interiors and a passionate team, but most importantly – with the same charm, warmth and community spirit that you all know so well."

Sandbach Nub News wishes Pear Hospitality good luck with the new addition to the Blue Bell Inn.