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Daniel Hall

First look as work starts on the world's largest play structure due to open in Northumberland in 2023

The first house in a 'one of a kind magical village' has been installed at the Alnwick Garden.

Due to be completed in early 2023, Lilidorei will be the 'world's biggest play structure' when it opens next spring, with the aim of creating 50 new jobs at the garden and hundreds more in the wider economy. It is hoped that the attraction will be the ultimate escape from 21st century life, getting children away from the screens of smartphones or iPads.

Themed around a magical village of elves, dwarves and goblins, it aims to attract 280,000 visitors to Northumberland. As part of the Alnwick Garden charity, Lilidorei will offer 'Free Fridays' during term time, allowing primary schoolchildren in the county and its surroundings areas to visit the attraction for free.

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