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The new indoor theme park opening in London this spring with three floors of games – and it’s free to enter

And three other gaming attractions you can try in the UK

A NEW 'urban' theme park is opening at one of the UK's biggest shopping centres this year.

Gravity MAX is a new three-storey indoor attraction to launch at Westfield Stratford City.

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A new indoor theme park will be the fourth of its kind in the UKCredit: Gravity MAX
Gravity Max is opening a new attraction this year at Westfield StratfordCredit: © 2023 Matthew Barsby

Set to be home to London's biggest arcade, is it the fourth of it's kind in the UK.

Inside will be 12 immersive experiences, as well as three arcades and two VR games.

A multi-level eKarting track, darts and karaoke booths will also be part of the attraction.

There will also be a Heineken sports bar serving alcohol onsite, as well as live sport screenings.

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Even better? It will be free to enter, with guests just having to pay for the activities.

The website states: "Take on London’s only E-Karting Super Track. Two tracks, multiple levels for all thrill seekers and some never seen before karting fun!

"Couple that with Carnival Street, London’s first Coca Cola Experience, AR Darts, The Voice Karaoke, one of the UK’s biggest arcades, the Heineken sports bar… there is something for everyone."

An official opening date is yet to be revealed, although it hopes to open by May 2024, with prebooking not yet open.

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Guests can also book birthdays, stag and hen dos or work trips to the attraction.

Harvey Jenkinson, Co-Founder and CEO of Gravity, said: “Gravity MAX Westfield Stratford City is set to be our most expansive and exhilarating MAX yet, bursting with immersive activities and games.

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"It's the moment Westfield Stratford City has been anticipating, catering to all ages and interests, whether it's a day of family fun or an exciting night out with friends or coworkers."

If you can't wait until then, you can visit Gravity Max in Wandsworth, in South London.

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Inside are similar attractions, as well as food stands such as pizza, pasta and salads, as well as wing shack Another Wing by DJ Khaled.

There is also a Gravity Max in Liverpool and Castleford.

Or a similar attraction is Arcade Club in Manchester, which has four floors of consoles and gaming machines.

Similar attractions can be found in Wandsworth and LiverpoolCredit: Gravity MAX
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Here are some other game attractions to enjoy in the UK in the meantime.

The Microsoft Experience Centre’s Xbox Lounge

Found in London, the Xbox lounge has three gaming areas with 21 gaming screens.

It opened last year, and is free to play.

It's open seven days a week, with guests able to enjoy "unlimited gaming" of some of the newest games on the market.

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The Pinball Office, Hertfordshire

A more retro gaming experience is found in Hertfordshire.

The Pinball Office has 30 different machines to try, with twice a month competitions too.

You just pay £12.50 to enter, with a three-hour session including all of the games.

Chaos Karts, Manchester

Chaos Karts opened last year and has been compared to a real-life Mario Kart.

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The virtual world lets racers drive around the track with themed worlds such as beaches and space.

Tickets cost just £22.

Five new water attractions opening in the UK next year

  1. Therme Manchester will have 25 swimming pools, 25 water slides and an indoor beach.
  2. Modern Surf Manchester will be a surfing lagoon offering lessons to both beginners and experts.
  3. Chessington World of Adventures waterpark is set to have wave, infinity and spa pools as well as waterslides and cabanas.
  4. The Cove Resort, Southport is likely to have a water lagoon and a thermal spa with steam rooms and saunas.
  5. The Seahive, Deal plans to be the "surfing wellness resort" in the UK.
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