Petite Street Playtown, situated in Meadowfield, Durham, announced the closure in a Facebook post today (Tuesday, August 11). It said: "It is with a heavy heart that, due to unforeseen personal circumstances, we have made the incredibly difficult decision to sell Petite Street Playtown. "Petite Street Playtown is a well-established and much-loved business with fantastic potential for someone looking to continue its journey." One user wrote: "This is so sad, I know how much effort and love you have put into the business. It is home to a supermarket, hairdressers, café, riding school and stables, a construction site, vets, and more.