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Chessington proposes Center Parcs rival with ‘affordable’ waterpark

The Merlin-operated Chessington World of Adventures has said a proposed waterpark would be an “affordable” option for visitors who wanted to visit without an overnight stay.






The Merlin-operated Chessington World of Adventures has said a proposed waterpark would be an “affordable” option for visitors who wanted to visit without an overnight stay.

According to Simon Burge, strategic development director at Chessington, the new waterpark would rival that of Center Parcs and be the first of its kind in the London area.

“There is currently no water park within the M25 so this would be a first for London and for the Greater London borough as well - a real strong thing to aspire to, and to create an affordable option that competes with a Center Parcs offering,” he told SurreyLive.

Developed by architects FaulknerBrowns, plans show the waterpark overlooking one of Chessington’s animal enclosures, with giraffes and zebras on display to visitors. Plans have been submitted to Kingston Council.

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Chessington proposes Center Parcs rival with ‘affordable’ waterpark

The Merlin-operated Chessington World of Adventures has said a proposed waterpark would be an “affordable” option for visitors who wanted to visit without an overnight stay.






The Merlin-operated Chessington World of Adventures has said a proposed waterpark would be an “affordable” option for visitors who wanted to visit without an overnight stay.

According to Simon Burge, strategic development director at Chessington, the new waterpark would rival that of Center Parcs and be the first of its kind in the London area.

“There is currently no water park within the M25 so this would be a first for London and for the Greater London borough as well - a real strong thing to aspire to, and to create an affordable option that competes with a Center Parcs offering,” he told SurreyLive.

Developed by architects FaulknerBrowns, plans show the waterpark overlooking one of Chessington’s animal enclosures, with giraffes and zebras on display to visitors. Plans have been submitted to Kingston Council.

More here


 



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