A mud kitchen with a difference has been delivered to a birds of prey attraction at St Columb.

The Cornish Birds of Prey Centre at Winnards Perch has been donated the innovative play feature made entirely from recycled toiletries packaging by Padstow Holiday Village.

The unique play equipment, which was made out of recycled waste collected at Lovat Parks' four Cornish holiday sites, aims to give young visitors a hands-on way to connect with nature while learning about recycling and sustainability.

The mud kitchen was created from materials that would typically end up in landfill due to challenges with conventional recycling systems.

The project demonstrates how everyday waste can be transformed into valuable resources with creativity and commitment.

Kelly, the centre manager at the Cornish Birds of Prey Centre, said: "A huge thank you to Lovat Parks. We are over the moon to have been donated this recycled mud kitchen unit. What a great addition to our small play area and kids are going to love it.

“The mud kitchen will be a permanent feature at the Cornish Birds of Prey Centre, providing countless hours of imaginative play while serving as a tangible reminder of how waste materials can be repurposed into something valuable and fun.”

The mud kitchen was created through a partnership with ReFactory, specialists in developing circular solutions for difficult-to-recycle waste. guests at Lovat Parks' Cornish holiday parks contributed their toiletries packaging to collection points throughout last year, which created a steady supply of materials for the project.

The play feature was presented to the centre by Lauren Lamb, the guest experience manager at Padstow Holiday Village.

She said: "This project perfectly represents what Lovat Parks stands for – finding innovative ways to reduce waste while supporting our local community. Seeing the children's excitement about their new mud kitchen makes all the collection efforts worthwhile, and we hope it inspires them to think differently about waste and recycling in their own lives.”

Raoul Fraser, the founder of Lovat Parks, added: "Creating meaningful connections with our local communities is central to our mission. This mud kitchen is more than just a play feature – it's a symbol of creativity, conservation and collaboration. We're constantly looking for ways to turn environmental challenges into opportunities for education and enjoyment."