ATTENTION park-lovers, Walton Hall Gardens has new winter closing times as the darker nights draw in.

Walton's premier attraction will open at 8am to dusk while individual attractions will open at 10.30am in the colder months with the following closing times.

l Children's zoo, weekdays, weekends and bank holidays, 4.15pm, with last admission 4pm.

l Coffee shop and heritage centre closed on weekdays, open until 4.15pm on weekends, bank and school holidays.

l The outdoor games facilities will be closed Monday to Friday and the last games at weekends and during holidays can be booked for 3.15pm.

For further information contact the rangers' office on 601617.