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A children's soft play centre has branched out - and is now catering for people who are having some trouble growing up.

The Play Factory in Thornaby, Teesside, has launched its very first session for adults only - and the response has been staggering, says manager and operations director Jenny Archer.

Jenny, who works at the venue on Teesside Industrial Estate, said: “It’s been phenomenal.”

She put details of the event on the business Facebook page and since then thousands have seen the much-shared post.

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“People have said ‘wow this would be great fun - we can’t wait to do it'.

“We have been getting asked in a casual and jokey manner since we opened to do this.

“People have said ‘we’ve had such a good time - could we have it just for adults?’”.

The team have dreamed up a variety of challenges for adults at the very first taster session on Friday, May 22 including adventure tasks, time trials, laser tag and races.

Jenny said: “Children already have the imaginations - so I have taken inspiration from shows like I’m a Celebrity and The Crystal Maze.”

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As well as plenty of fun and games there will be disco lights, smoke from smoke machines and an adult-friendly play list, reports the Gazette.

And - if the adults who attend show they can behave responsibly - Jenny hasn’t ruled out the introduction of alcohol at some time in the future.

However, she says, safety at the venue will always be the priority.

Jenny, who also manages their branch in Skelton, added: “It’s for adults who want to have some lighthearted fun.”

For more information about the session - that costs £10 per adult and is between 7pm and 9pm - visit this link.