Paramount London, the new £2bn theme park planned on a 388 acre site on the Swanscombe Peninsula in Kent has taken a step closer to becoming a reality. The site has been now been acquired for development with construction possibly starting as early as next year. The site was formerly the largest cement plant in the UK until it closed in 1993.

London Paramount resort will feature a water park, a theme park, sporting facilities, an entertainment street, a staff training academy and about 5,000 hotel rooms. Paramount London is scheduled to open in 2020.

Details: www.londonparamount.info