A BRAND new one-of-a-kind attraction is set to open at a popular seaside town in the UK.
Located on Beach Road in Weston-super-Mare, Little Town Adventures will be a miniature recreation of the seaside town.
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The miniature town will feature several local landmarks, including the Grand Pier and the town hall.
Other buildings are set to include a vet, a police station, a fire station, a supermarket and a café.
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Standing at five metres tall, the buildings will have multiple storeys, allowing the children to explore both lower and upper levels.
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Aimed at children aged between two to eight, the seaside experience will also feature live actors, music and scripts, which have been developed by a theatre company.
Children will also be asked to solve a series of interactive challenges in a bid to help the town’s deputy mayor.
New concept art shows what visitors can expect from the attraction, with children running around in dress-up clothes.
There’s also a seated area for adults to unwind while the younger visitors enjoy the miniature town.
The new concept art is reminiscent of KidZania London – a huge 75,000sqft entertainment centre that allowed kids to play out adult jobs in a small town that they have to run.
Despite attracting more than 2.5million guests since it opened eight years ago, the London attraction was forced to close earlier this year.
KidZania London was forced to close at short notice in January.
While it won’t be as large as KidZania London, Little Town Adventures looks very similar to the defunct London attraction.
Little Town Adventures is the brainchild of husband-and-wife duo, Tom and Laura Filer.
Laura said: “We could not be more excited to be launching our next innovative leisure venue in Weston-super-Mare and are this time bringing a world-first play concept to market following the success of our multi-award-winning Ocean and Space Adventurers venues.
“The combination of role play, theatre, and escape room-style activities enhances cognitive development, social skills, and creativity, making it an exciting, truly holistic and educational adventure for children.
“Little Town Adventures will be an innovative fully immersive miniature Weston-super-Mare putting learning and fun at the centre of the experience.”
Until Little Town Adventures opens later this year, there are plenty of other things to do in Weston Super Mare, including the Grand Pier.
There are plenty of rides and attractions inside the amusement space, including a laser maze, a house of horrors, a mini golf course, a helter-skelter skelter and a crystal maze.
Other attractions in the seaside town include Weston-super-Mare beach – a large sandy beach that holds several events throughout the year.
Weston-super-Mare is a 40-minute drive from Bristol, and it’s an hour drive from Gloucester.
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