Inside the £100milllion beachfront attraction with indoor gardens and pools set to transform seaside town
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NEW images have revealed what to expect from the huge new Eden Project attraction.
The Morecambe attraction is set to open in 2028, after being forced to delay its initial 2026 opening date.
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New images have revealed what the Eden Project Morecambe attraction will look like
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Themed areas will include huge garden and forests
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The zones will be within three huge domes
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More images have since been released by architects Grimshaw to show what it will look like when it opens.
The huge dome like structures is being dubbed a "global garden" overlooking the bay.
The unusual shaped resort has been "inspired by seashells" and will have a number of themed areas.
The Realm of The Sun is a tropical area while the The Realm of the Moon is a "dark space".
A central attraction will be a 65ft The Elder Tree sculpture, along with tidal rock pool exhibits.
Huge tropical gardens and a "hyper-real forest" are also expected to be part of the attraction.
Jolyon Brewis, Partner at Grimshaw, told the BBC: "Influenced by the natural rhythms of Morecambe, two extraordinary structures – the Realm of the Sun and the Realm of the Moon – will define this destination."
Two other realms will also be on-site with more to be revealed nearer the time.
Andy Jasper, chief executive officer of the Eden Project, said: "This project is profoundly important to us all.
"It is not just a project for Morecambe, but for the whole of the UK, and we are delighted to share how the design process is progressing."
The huge new UK attraction opening in 2025 with play areas, live shows and cafes – and it's right on the beach
An official opening date and ticket prices are yet to be confirmed although the original Eden Project ticket cost around £38 per adult.
Originally called Eden Project North, Eden Project Morecambe was first given the go-ahead back in March 2023.
Previous plans revealed it is set to cost £100million to build.
The new attraction which hopes to welcome 760,000 people a year, follows the success of the original Eden Project in Cornwall which opened in 2021.
It has even hosted famous acts such as Elton John, Lionel Richie and Kylie Minogue.
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More is to be revealed about the other zones
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And a number of other new Eden Project attractions are set to open in the UK.
Eden Project Dundee is set to open in 2030, alongside the River Tay.
This has also been delayed from its original 2026 opening date.
There is also the £67million Eden Project in Londonderry set to open in Northern Ireland this year.
When it does open, it claims to have Europe's biggest undercover playground.
In the mean time, here are some other new theme parks and attractions opening in the UK.
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It hopes to open by 2028
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