Newhaven's Paradise Park spreads the word about recycling this half term

Wacky Waste trail comes together at Paradise Park with the completion of this wind chime made from recycled material

The team at a Sussex visitor attraction have been making wonders with waste ready for a half-term activity aimed at spreading the word about recycling.

Paradise Park in Newhaven are busy creating the Wacky Waste Trail within their gardens, where items of waste from the site have been turned into art installations for all ages to enjoy. The event, which runs from February 11 to February 26 is free day or annual pass holders.

Site director Darren Clift explained the concept: “Our gardens are still in their dormant winter stage, so we wanted to create a trail for our visitors to enjoy during half term. We were inspired by the idea of using waste product that had already served its purpose rather than new product, and then link these sculptures to a message about the importance of recycling waste and how much more we could all do to reduce the amount of rubbish that ends up in landfill. The sculptures vary to try and provide interest for all ages.”

Visitors can see the installations, made from everyday items including bottles, cartons and plant trays as they walk the garden trail, part of the family run Newhaven visitor attraction that also houses a museum, heritage trail, dinosaur safari and indoor and outdoor play.

At the end of the trail the intention is to break down the sculptures and recycle the parts so that nothing goes to landfill.