Mexican leisure concept KidZania has opened its first UK venue at Westfield London, W1.
The 75,000 sq ft interactive learning and entertainment venue offers role play activities for children where they mimic adult jobs.
KidZania currently has 19 locations across the world, including Bangkok, Lisbon, Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur, with an additional six sites planned for Doha, Manila, Moscow, New Dehli, Singapore and the United States.
This podcast interviews KidZania UK chief executive Joel Cadbury.
The launch of Kidzania is the first of an array of new extensions coming to Westfield London, W1, as it prepares for its £1bn expansion and development which will see it expand with an additional 650,000 sq ft of retail space anchored by a John Lewis and 1,500 homes.
Westfield’s director of development, Duncan Bower, said: “This exciting attraction adds a new dimension to our diverse retail, leisure and entertainment offer, providing a destinational family experience.”
Sue Macmillan, Hammersmith &Fulham council’s cabinet member for children and education, said: “We will continue to work closely with Kidzania and Westfield London to make sure local people benefit from new jobs and education opportunities being created in H&F.”
