Take a first look at 'Minecraft World' -coming to a UK theme park

A Minecraft world is set to open at Chessington World of Adventures in 2027.

The attraction, which is officially called "Minecraft World", will be the first of its kind in the world, based entirely on the game.

For anyone who hasn't played, Minecraft is a video game where players explore block-shaped worlds, build structures and go on adventures.

As of last year it has sold more than 350 million copies and is the best‑selling video game of all time.

The new Minecraft World will aim to bring parts of the game into real life, including its environments, known as "biomes", and its creatures, called "mobs".

Visitors to the theme park, based in south-west London, will be able to try several new attractions. These include a rollercoaster described as a "world-first Minecraft coaster", as well as interactive activities and play areas built to look like the game. There will also be themed shops and places to eat.

But all of that isn't cheap, the project is expected to cost £50 million to create. Theme park operator, Merlin entertainments described it as one of their "most ambitious theme park developments in recent years".

Angela Jobson from Merlin Entertainments said: "We're absolutely thrilled to be bringing Minecraft's creativity, bold adventures, and ridiculous fun to life at a theme park for the first time at Chessington World of Adventures.

"Minecraft World will allow friends and families to play, explore and craft together on a truly epic scale."

Torfi Frans Ólafsson from Minecraft added: "Minecraft World represents a meaningful milestone in our ongoing journey to expand the Minecraft universe."