Plans for Therme Manchester, a new £250 million water park and wellbeing resort in the UK, have been approved by Trafford Council.
“Therme Manchester will be the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort,” said David Russell, the new CEO of Therme UK. “Our ambition is to make a positive difference in millions of people’s lives.”
Therme Group submitted a planning application for its new design for Therme Manchester earlier this year. The company has made several improvements to the project, changing it from a single building to a pavilion-style concept with connected structures.
The new design also includes updated parking arrangements and three entrances for guests arriving from all directions. The connection between Therme Manchester and the city centre has been improved.
“We’re looking forward to working closely with the whole of the Therme team to deliver something truly unique and iconic in the UK, that is not only world-leading for health and wellbeing, but will also create a significant number of new jobs and have a huge positive economic impact for North West England,” said James Whittaker, executive director of development at Peel L&P, the property developer behind Therme Manchester.
Therme Manchester will feature saunas, an urban wellbeing garden, an indoor beach, a water park, mineral pools, botanical gardens, a spa, massage beds, a vertical farm, beehives, a rooftop garden and restaurants.
UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort
Planning approval was granted in March 2020 for a previous proposal. Construction is now due to start later this year, with Therme Manchester scheduled to open in 2025.
Council leader Tom Ross said: “The resort will attract millions of visitors each year and will add significantly to the local economy during construction and once operational.”
The development “supports several of our key commitments by improving health and wellbeing, providing connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians, creating a new public realm, and regenerating a vacant brownfield site in a sustainable location“, he added.
Images courtesy of Therme Group
