PRIMARY school youngsters have been enjoying trips around the world during their break-times thanks to new playground equipment.

In a bid to encourage creative play, youngsters at Grange Primary School, Hartlepool, have seen new structures put up in the playground, including a 24-metre boat, above, a train and playhouse.

Headteacher Louise Conway said: "The kids are having a great time each and every playtime and have taken many trips around the world on the boat. It is a great way of promoting imaginative play."