A NEW cafe has been opened in Wickford’s Memorial Park.

The opening was marked by a community event on Saturday, which featured face painting cupcake decorating, big bubble football and free crazy golf.

The new café, which is called Huttons@Wickford, was opened by David Harrison, the mayor of Basildon.

The cafe and new changing facilities replace the old cricket pavilion.

Mr Harrison said: “It was an honour for me to open the new café at Wickford Memorial Park following all the other improvements that have been made in the park.”