Historical theme park operator Puy du Fou is looking for a site of up to 400 acres in central England for its debut attraction in the UK.
The France-based operator has instructed Savills to find a site, preferably within a 40-mile radius of Oxford.
Created in western France in 1977, the concept has grown to become France’s second most visited theme park. The operator reinvests all of its profit into artistic developments. Its developments in western France have created up to 2,500 direct jobs.
Ian Simpson, head of the leisure and trade-related team at Savills, said Puy du Fou was “attracted to the UK because of the richness and depth of British history and culture”.
“Puy du Fou is an incredibly popular interactive visitor attraction that centres its shows on a country’s unique history,” said Simpson.
“In recent years we have seen the popularity of experiential and immersive visitor attractions grow in the UK and with the UK’s extensive history, this will add a unique experience for the British public.”
The news comes as the operator sets its sights on international expansion through new developments. It opened in Toledo, Spain, in 2021.
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