Gloucester's evening economy has been dealt a blow with the closure of two nightclubs.
TNT and Liberty's in Eastgate Street have both shut along with nearby Hi Jinx Soft Play centre.
However, developer Charles Perkins has taken on Liberty's and Hi Jinx and has big plans to create something special.
Mr Perkins, who turned a run-down property in Eastgate Street into a popular nursery last year, said: "It is early days and I can't confirm exactly what I am going to do with the site but it won't be a nightclub that's for sure.
"I will be refurbishing the soft play area. It needs a lot of TLC.
"As for Liberty's I am open to ideas from people who want to lease it but if no one comes forward in the next month I am thinking about developing it myself as a gym and restaurant."
Mr Perkins opened The Secret Garden Day Nursery at the Grade 2 listed Annandale House in April.
"What we have done at the nursery is great and I am hoping we can work the same magic on the rest of Eastgate Street," he said.
"Liberty's can be made attractive. It just needs some money thrown at it and some creativity."
Meanwhile, the Citizen has approached Enterprise Inns, which owns TNT, for a comment and is awaiting a response.
It is understood that Enterprise is looking for a new owner to continue running TNT as a nighttime venue.
