A new "immersive real-life" experience based on the best-selling video game Minecraft is set to open in the UK. The company behind Legoland, Alton Towers and Peppa Pig World has secured a significant deal with Mojang Studios - the creators of the hugely popular game - to construct the attraction.

Minecraft is about to enter the real world. A theme park inspired by the computer game in which you make everything from rollercoasters to entire cities out of virtual blocks is coming to the UK. Minecraft-maker Monjang has struck a deal with Merlin Entertainments – Europe’s largest theme park operator that runs Alton Towers,

Merlin Entertainments, which also owns Madame Tussauds and Sea Life, has struck a deal with Mojang Studios, the creator of the best-selling video game, to build the attraction

Mojang Studios has entered a partnership with theme park operator Merlin Entertainments to introduce real-life Minecraft experiences across the globe.

The Dorset-based owner of Alton Towers and Legoland has agreed a major deal to build Minecraft attractions in the UK and US. Merlin Entertainments said the partnership with Mojang Studios - the creator of the best-selling video game - would involve immersive and interactive experiences in fixed locations on either side of the Atlantic.

Merlin said the parks will include “first-of-its-kind concepts” for Minecraft-themed accommodation, retail and restaurants plus a Minecraft-themed ride

This is an exciting developmentA Minecraft-themed attraction will launch in both the UK and US between 2026 and 2027.Merlin

Mojang Studios, the Microsoft subsidiary in charge of the Minecraft franchise, has teamed up with Merlin Entertainments, the operator of UK theme parks including Alton Towers and Legoland, to bring Minecraft experiences to reality across the globe.

The best-selling video game "Minecraft" is to become a real-life destination, as part of a multi-million-pound deal between theme park operator Merlin Entertainments and video game developer Mojang Studios.