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World's first Minecraft themed-hotel is coming to London in 2027 - here's everything we know

Minecraft World will open at Chessington World of Adventures next year

Evening Standard · 17h ago

UK to open world’s first Minecraft hotel in London as £50 million project announced

The hotel is set to open at Chessington World of Adventures in south-west London

The Independent UK · Sep 26

Families can get discounted meals and days out from today – here’s what you need to know

Several big-name businesses have confirmed that they are participating in the scheme

The Independent UK · Jun 25

London aquarium says ‘no change is not an option’ for indoor penguins

The aquarium first introduced 10 gentoo penguins from Edinburgh Zoo in May 2011

The Independent UK · Mar 16

Alton Towers owner U-turns on plan to restrict disability pass

Theme park owner COO apologises after petition to reverse the decision reaches 25,000

The Independent UK · Feb 13

Autistic and ADHD children to be excluded from disability queue at Alton Towers

The trial will prevent anyone who has difficulty with crowds from using the disability access pass

The Independent UK · Feb 6

Alton Towers to test excluding people with autism and ADHD from disability fast lane

Half-term trial will limit ride access passes for those with additional needs and offer calmer spaces to people who find crowds difficult

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5

London Aquarium pledges to listen to ‘constructive ideas’ about their indoor penguins

Many groups are concerned about the 15 penguins kept indoors in the central London attraction

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025

Aquarium owners pledge to listen to ‘constructive ideas’ about captive penguins

Sea Life London Aquarium’s owners promised to speak to campaigners after an outcry over the 15 penguins kept indoors in the central London attraction.

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025

MPs call for release of 15 penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium

Cross-party group wants environment secretary to urgently examine moving the birds to a facility ‘better aligned with their needs’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2025