Secondary school pupils are helping to redesign their town using the computer game Minecraft.
Year 7 pupils at the Nicholas Hamond Academy have been reimagining Swaffham’s Market Place through the well-loved video game as part of a new project.
The initiative, Swaffham - A Historic Market Town, gave them the chance to recreate the town's landmarks and redesign the historic space.
This began with a walking tour where students identified areas for improvement.
They then spent six hours in teams working on a shared Minecraft map, developing ideas to make the town look more attractive and welcoming for both residents and visitors, including greener spaces and refreshed paving
Councillor Paul Claussen, executive member for economic development and growth at Breckland Council, said: "Using Minecraft has given them the freedom to express their vision in a medium they truly understand, enjoy and excel, and I can’t wait to see their ideas brought to life."
Landscape architects from LDA Design attended the final session to interview the children and see their designs first-hand, enabling them to incorporate them into future plans for the town.
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