A Puy du Fou park is planned to be opened in the UK: what is known about the attraction.

The new Puy Du Fou theme park may appear in the UK

According to The Sun: A new attraction worth £600 million has been proposed in the UK following its success in Europe.

Puy Du Fou is a theme park that does not feature conventional rides, instead offering live performances and reconstructions of iconic historical events.

This popular attraction is already operational in France and Spain, regularly ranking as a top visited site. Now, its expansion in the UK is planned. Documents have been submitted for a 370-acre site located near Bucknell in Bicester.

The park will feature four "villages", each showcasing different stages of history, as well as 13 live shows.

Moreover, plans include the construction of three hotels, each themed according to different periods of British history, as well as a conference center.

As the park will primarily be outdoors, it will operate from April to October.

Thanks to its convenient location near the M40 motorway, it will be easily accessible for visitors. Should the project receive approval, the first phases of the park are expected to open in 2029 with an anticipated attendance of around 1.5 million people per year.

The project also promises to inject £500 million into the local economy and create thousands of new jobs.

Comments from the CEO of Puy du Fou

Olivier Strebelle, CEO of Puy du Fou, noted:

“We have wanted to come to the UK for many years”

He added:

“Britain has such a rich, colorful, and fascinating history, and the location we have chosen near Bicester is the perfect spot to create a world-class attraction that will bring this history to life”

Ticket prices have not yet been announced, but if they are similar to those in France, it is expected that they will range between £24 and £38.

Puy du Fou first opened in 1978 and ranks second in popularity among attractions in France, only behind Disneyland Paris. It also opened in Spain in 2019.

In addition to Puy du Fou, other historical attractions are also planned for the UK. Kynren – An Epic Tale of England is an award-winning project offering live historical shows in Rochester. The opening of Kynren – The Storied Lands is also on the horizon, where shows based on various historical eras, including Vikings and Victorian England, will take place.

The first phase will include five shows and interactive experiences.

CEO of Kynren, Anna Varneka, noted that this new multimillion-pound project is a “turning point” for the UK.

The project could potentially open by 2029 if it receives approval from the relevant authorities.