Toy libraries at seven beaches deemed a success

The sheds are where members of the public can go to borrow a beach toy

Toy libraries at beaches across north Devon have been deemed a success by the creators.

The sheds are places where members of the public can go to borrow a beach toy, then return it at the end of the day.

After a positive trial period in Croyde in 2021, seven libraries have been rolled out across north Devon with two at Woolacombe and one in each of Saunton, Croyde, Ilfracombe, Hele Bay, Coombe Martin and Northam Burrows.

The group relies on donations and members of the public to keep the libraries operational.

Libby Bowles says the libraries have been successful and people love them

Libby Bowles, education co-ordinator for Earth Action North Devon, said: "The toy libraries have been really, really successful.

"People love them - whether it's people visiting the beaches or the communities who help to look after those or maintain them."

She added: "Community groups look after the library that's local to their beach - so we haven't had to really spend too much time maintaining them because people really enjoy that aspect too."