Mansfield pub, Widecombe Fair, is due to close for around a month on Monday, 4th July, ahead of a major investment and renovation.

The extensive refurbishment will refresh the pub’s decor, while a fire stove is being installed, and the bar area expanded and upgraded.

The external seating area will be given a major overhaul to offer full table service outside for 250 covers. A new children’s play area is set to be added.

Sarah Atkinson, general manager, said: “Widecombe Fair is such a fantastic, family friendly pub, and the aim of this refurbishment is to make our already superb offering bigger and better for locals.

“We’ll be reopening our doors in late July, so it won’t be long before you can visit and enjoy our fantastic grilled menu in a new al fresco dining experience in the sunshine.”

The Widecombe Fair closes on Monday 4th July and is set to reopen later in July. For more information, visit the pub’s Facebook page here.