The opening of an indoor inflatable fun park in a former Ipswich nightclub has been delayed. 

Work on the Inflata Nation play park in Cardinal Park finally got underway in August, more than a year after plans were first submitted to Ipswich Borough Council.

It was due to open inside the former Unit 17 nightclub in time for the October half-term break, but the opening date has now been delayed. 

Ipswich Star: The centre will now open in December The centre will now open in December (Image: Newsquest)

"Our exciting new site in Ipswich is now due to open its doors in December," said Inflata Nation co-founder Matt Ball. 

"We’re doing something a bit special with this inflatable arena so there’s a lot of research and development work needed to get the product right.

"We can’t wait to reveal the details - it will be worth the wait."

Inflata Nation operates eight other sites, including in Birmingham, Manchester and Peterborough.

The new site will create about 35 part-time jobs. 

Unit 17 closed its doors in April 2022 after 23 years in Ipswich due to circumstances "beyond" the management's control.