A Brand-New Glamping Site Set to Open in the UK Will Be the Largest Yet!
A NEW glamping site could soon open in the UK with enough space for over 200 overnight guests.
Work is set to start on a brand-new glamping resort, which is set to be one of the biggest in the UK.
3Exciting Features of the Glamping Site
The National Exhibition Centre in Marston Green has received planning permission to open a brand-new glamping site on its campus in Solihull.
Located just outside of Birmingham city centre, the site is set to have 59 pods, which will be able to accommodate 236 guests.
According to the glamping site’s website, 13 of the pods will be overwater and they’ll have their own balconies too.
The glamping site will be erected near Pendigo Lake, with plans set to include an over-water communal area.
Facilities and Amenities Offered
Other facilities are set to include a tailormade app, featuring a keyless entry system, a serene woodland as well as complimentary golf buggy transport across the resort.
The site will be constructed on a previously unused space, which is just a stone’s throw away from places like the National Exhibition Centre and Resorts World Arena.
Other details, such as a launch date and the price of an overnight stay, have yet to be revealed.
Entertainment Options in the Area
There are plenty of activities to keep families entertained inside the Resorts World Arena, including Escape Hunt.
Escape Hunt is home to several escape rooms as well as other virtual reality adventures.
Other activities include Hollywood Bowl and Vortex – a gaming arcade with video games and virtual reality spheres.
There are plenty of family-favourite dining options too, including Nando’s, Miller and Carter, Pizza Express, and Five Guys and Las Iguanas.
Plans for Future Expansion
The National Exhibition Centre runs a wide range of exhibitions and events throughout the year, including THING and THING.
Andy Cole, Director of Property, Partnerships and Media at the NEC, emphasized the diversification of the NEC Campus to support various businesses.
Calum MacLeod, Director at AvantGlamp, expressed pride in launching the glamping site at NEC Birmingham.
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Cadbury Chocolate Quest will take over from Cadabra – the attraction’s current ride, which is set to close after 27 years.
The Have a Go Zone and The Bournville Experience will also undergo enhancements.
The revamped attractions are slated to open in March 2024.
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The hotel’s medieval-themed rooms aim to transport guests back to simpler times, but with plenty of modern touches.
The hotel’s exterior is set to resemble a medieval long hall with timber cladding and shingle roof tiles.
Each room has been inspired by the Wars of the Roses, with rose motifs, chambers draped in rich colours, and wooden beams and shields.