A NEW slide park with ‘never-before-seen’ attractions is set to open in an ancient English town after a ‘landmark’ £2million deal.
The move is expected to draw an additional 150,000 visitors annually.
A new slide park with ‘never-before-seen’ attractions is set to open in an ancient English town[/caption]
The creator of Total Ninja Park agreed to a landmark deal[/caption]
The Location
The creator of Total Ninja is to open a new slide park at a mixed-use scheme after agreeing a “landmark deal” with asset manager Altered Space.
Rocafella Leisure Group has secured 25,000 sq ft of space at the Cockhedge development in Warrington.
Warrington sits on the banks of the River Mersey and it is 16 miles east of Liverpool and the same distance west of Manchester.
The town was founded by the Romans and by the Middle Ages, Warrington had emerged as a market town at the lowest bridging point of the River Mersey.
Rocafella Leisure Group, known for its innovative and immersive family-friendly entertainment experiences, was the creator of the UK’s first and largest ninja park, Total Ninja.
And they are now set to introduce a new Slide Park to the Cockhedge development.
The new attraction, which has been named Slidie Sliderson, will deliver a high-energy entertainment experience for all ages.
And the move is expected to draw an additional 150,000 visitors annually.
The transformation of Cockhedge
Founder and managing director of Rocafella Leisure Group, Chris Hayes, said: “What drew us to Cockhedge was the clear vision for revitalisation and the opportunity to be part of a transformative development.
“The regeneration aligns with our mission to create unique, innovative, family-friendly destinations.
“The location is ideal for Slidie Sliderson, which brings a fresh, innovative attraction to the North West of England with never-before-seen attractions.
“We are keen to add to the local community, and we will be creating 35 to 40 new jobs as well as looking to support local junior sports clubs by striking up strategic partnerships.”
The venue is said to “deliver a high-energy entertainment experience” for all ages.
The transformation of Cockhedge is a key part of a broader initiative to revitalise Warrington’s town centre.
Michael Brown, director and co-founder at Altered Space, added: “This letting to Rocafella Leisure Group is a fundamental piece of the long-term vision for Cockhedge and the regeneration of Warrington town centre.
“It perfectly underscores our commitment to delivering a commercially sustainable scheme that enhances Warrington’s town centre offering.”
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