Children helped the Duchess of Devonshire get her hands dirty when she visited them during tree planting in their school grounds.
The outdoor area at Pilsley Pre-School Nursery has been refurbished and extended with the help of a grant from Derbyshire County Council.
New sandpits, seating areas and trees have been bought for the children to help them learn outside as well as in the classroom.
Headteacher Hazel Henson said: "I am sure that our new facilities will enrich the children's learning and that they will thoroughly enjoy using it."
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