Whale to go! Major revamp for long-standing whale sculpture

A well-known whale sculpture at a park in King's Lynn is being replaced.

The previous structure was a longstanding feature of Harding's Pits.

Rob Archer, HPCA chairman, said: "The whale shelter has been a part of the South Lynn landscape for 18 years now – since before some of the youngsters that use it were born.

"But it was a shadow of its former self, and we have been working to replace it."

The new metal replacement should be installed within the next month (Image: Submitted)

The old wooden whale will be laid in the nearby meadow, providing a habitat for various invertebrates.

A new metal replacement, constructed by Able Engineering, is set to be installed within a month with a formal opening to come.

HPCA vice-chairman Rick Morrish, said: "We are aiming to install the new structure in the next month and to have a formal ‘opening’ in June.

"We hope that lots of local residents will come along to the event – details to be confirmed nearer the day."

A community Bio-blitz is scheduled for July 6, encouraging locals to identify the species living on-site.