New plastic-less attraction opening for kids with entry free one day a week
A brand new fantasy-themed attraction aimed at kids is soon to open, and it's completely plastic free.
at The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland will fling open its doors and welcome it's first guests in spring this year.
The huge play area has been created by the Duchess of Northumberland and will feature tube and spiral slides.
Towers in the park will be as high as an eight-storey building, lifting visitors high up into the tree tops and challenging those who are a bit scared of heights.
CGI of what the park will look like show a large palace like structure that bars resemblance to the Disney castle.
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The park will open in the spring (Monstrum)Rather than being made of plastic and magic however, the playground is crafted from all-natural larch wood planks and stainless-steel screws.
Sustainability minded parents will be happy to hear that the park is completely plastic free.
It also hops to offer a day out for kids that is completely screen-free.
This Morning's child psychologist, Emma Kenny, has explained how important it can be for children to get out into the fresh air and away from screens for a day.
"When children indulge in unstructured activities and allow their imaginations to run wild, research suggests they become more resilient and able to self-soothe and self-regulate their emotions, contributing to future success in life," she said.
The Poison Garden tunnel at Alnwick Garden is already open to guests (Universal Images Group via Getty Images)"Research shows that children who experience high levels of screen time have lower psychological wellbeing, poor emotional regulation and are more likely to struggle finishing tasks.
"They are also twice as likely to suffer from anxiety and depression."
Lilidorei has been designed so children of all abilities can have a good time, and holds an "inclusive philosophy and altruistic approach has created a fairy-tale playground for every child to enjoy, irrespective of their background or ability."
It also offers a slice of Christmas magic, regardless of when you visit.
All year round there will be more than 100 Nordic fir trees on the site, as well as magical elves.
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Tomas Lau Knudsen, the lead designer and senior project manager at Monstrum described Lilidorei as "a world ruled by Christmas - out of this world, taller and bigger than anything you have ever experienced before."
The Duchess of Northumberland Jane Percy (Craig Connor/ChronicleLive)The Duchess of Northumberland said that she had been hatching plans for the playground for more than a decade.
“Lilidorei has lived in my imagination for the past 12 years and I am delighted to bring my creative vision to life," the duchess said.
"We want to encourage children away from screens and into this magical giant playground where their imaginations can run wild."
For families experiencing financial hardship, Lilidorei has committed to Free Fridays.
"Our ambition is for Lilidorei to be accessible to all children regardless of their background which is why we have committed to Free Fridays ensuring that every schoolchild in Northumberland and the surrounding areas have the chance to visit the attraction for free during their primary years’ education and enjoy all that Lilidorei has to offer," the Duchess added.
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