TWO sisters have big designs on the children's play market.
After years of going to birthday parties and play venues across the North-East Michelle Ware and Samantha McDine, from Gateshead, developed their own business idea for a play factory.
Nearly 18 months on and with support from Gateshead Borough Council's economic development team, the pair have opened their business Giant's Den, a fantasy adventure area for children under 12.
Based in a former warehouse in Team Valley, the Giant's Den is 15,000sq ft of padded softplay equipment, slides, ball pools, climbing frames and party rooms. The owners have also recruited 11 staff.
Although it has only been open a week, the Giant's Den is already a success, with parties booked throughout the summer.
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