A woman has achieved her dream of opening a paint splatter and rage room.

Danielle Nicholson, from Gateshead, opened Messy Paints and Prison Smash, located off Front Street in Prudhoe, on October 14.

The 43-year-old has had a 'whirlwind first couple of weeks' with lots of enquiries and bookings.

This is the second business venture for Ms Nicholson and she said although it is a 'very hard work and daunting task', it is 'great fun starting a new business from complete scratch'.

Ms Nicholson said the idea for the business came whilst she was talking to her friends about the lack of different leisure activities for children and adults alike.

The venue is in Prudhoe (Image: Supplied) She said: "Like all good business ideas, they just organically grew from a simple chat."

Messy Paints is a leisure facility which allows individuals and groups to splatter paint on canvasses to create unique artwork.

There is also a Paint Attack feature, which allows people to throw paint at each other in a safe environment.

Ms Nicholson said: "The feedback locally has been amazing with the local community saying it’s a great fun idea."

Ms Nicholson said that Prudhoe "always seemed the right place to start the business as there seemed to be very little other children and leisure activity close by."

Messy Paints is fun for the whole family (Image: Supplied) She said she has been 'blown away by the warm welcome' she has received from Prudhoe locals and fellow small businesses dotted along the popular shopping street.

In addition to Messy Paints, she will be opening a prison-themed rage room shortly in the basement of the property, which allows adults to smash up items in a controlled safe environment.

She said: "If you ever want to let off some steam, then get booked in."

County Councillor Gordon Stewart, who recently visited the business, said: "I am delighted to welcome another and unique business onto the front street in Prudhoe, a town which has so much to offer."

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