‘Fantastic news’: £300M attraction with three theme parks coming to Blackpool

The UK is getting a range of new attractions in the years to come. Kent will be the home of London Resort and Manchester the home of a new Therme water park.

On the Blackpool Council’s website, the entire plans were laid out.

“The Grade II Listed former King Edward VII Picture House will be transformed into a new ‘Artisan Food Hall’, which spills out onto new outdoor space for ‘al fresco’ dining.

“The locally listed King Edward VII pub will be refurbished into a new pub and hotel, creating a modern, family friendly environment offering quality food and beverages.

“The King Edward VII apartment building will be renovated into a high-quality ‘Aparthotel’ keeping its original character.”

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There will also be a public events square for live entertainment, three indoors theme parks, restaurants, hotels and leisure and hospitality spaces.

The new attraction has a lot of local support, with a public consultation getting 90 percent support.

Some of the attractions Blackpool locals and visitors can look forward to include virtual reality experiences.

There will also be a Flying Theatre, themed bar and restaurant Alien Diner, complete with effects show and organic food and a multi-media fantasy exhibition.

There are currently no dates for the second phase.

Norbert Reichart, chief executive at Media Invest Entertainment, the company behind the attraction, said: “This decision is fantastic news for the rejuvenation of the town.

“Blackpool is the undisputed entertainment capital of the UK and our scheme will help cement the town as a must-visit year-round destination for generations to come.”