The London Resort stories

The London Resort is a theme park destination earmarked for a site east of London, on the Swanscombe peninsula in Kent. Often dubbed by media as ‘the British Disneyland’, the park plans to include IPs from different film and television franchises for rides and attractions at the park.

The site itself covers approximately 465 hectares. It is close to major transport links, including Ebbsfleet International Station. This is connected to the UK rail network and Eurotunnel for Mainland Europe. The London Resort has been designated by the UK government as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP).

Natural England has also designated the site a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The developer has revealed initial plans to remain as sustainable as possible, with a strategy to be carbon neutral. It plans to create positive impacts on people and the environment. According to The London Resort, some of the benefits associated with the development include jobs, regeneration and infrastructure. It also promises an improved leisure offering.

The company has also announced its intention to use British companies as much as possible to develop the site, themed environments, and ride systems.

Early in the project’s timeline, Paramount Studios was announced as a key partner. The studio is home to franchises including Mission: Impossible and The Godfather. In 2022, major British television networks BBC and ITV announced they were no longer involved with the project, with attractions based on Doctor Who and Thunderbirds previously rumoured. Other studios previously associated with The London Resort include Bristol-based animation expert Aardman.