A miniature village has responded to the spread of coronavirus by opening free to the public.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: A new Space rocket display has landed at Merrivale model village, Yarmouth.A new Space rocket display has landed at Merrivale model village, Yarmouth.

Merrivale Model Village, on Marine Parade in Great Yarmouth, has waived its fee for “anyone who wants to get out and get some exercise in the fresh air”.

A post on the attraction’s Facebook page says: “If you have been cooped up in self-isolation or the kids are driving you crazy because they can’t go anywhere or do anything, then come and have a walk around the village.

“You can keep the social distance you need as everything is outdoors so it will just be the same as a walk around your local park just with better views.”

The amenity still has bills to pay, and hopes it will get some help from the government, but visitors can make a donation towards the upkeep of the gardens and models.

The arcades and gift shop will not be open while the tea rooms will be open on a take away basis.

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