NEW plans have been revealed for a massive £300million theme park in the U K where historical shows and immersive experiences are set to be staged. Last year, theme park fans went wild with excitement when Puy du Fou expressed interest in building a 400-acre site in England . At the time, estate agent Savills confirmed that the park was looking for a 300-400 acre site that would be within a 40-mile radius of Oxford.
Now, theme park bosses are proposing for the new attraction to be built in Cherwell , with an initiative being put forward to the District Council. Boss of Puy du Fou, Olivier Strebelle, told the Banbury Guardian : "With Britain’s rich history , and with so many British people already visiting us in France and Spain , we have been looking for a site in the country for many years, and we have now identified the perfect location in Oxfordshire. "A new Puy du Fou destination in Oxfordshire would represent a £300 million investment, and could employ 700 people, plus create as many as 2,000 new jobs at hotels , suppliers and other local businesses, from its first year of opening.
"After 10 years, that investment is expected to be doubled, and the number of jobs multiplied by three." The Puy du Fou CEO expressed that plans were still in the early stages with proposals still being prepared. It is not yet known what the UK theme park could include - although it's likely to mimic its sister sites in France and Spain.
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