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The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
First look at huge new £200million indoor waterpark opening in the UK with aquadrome and adventure zone
A HUGE new £200million waterpark and 500-room hotel has revealed new images of what could look like when it opens in the UK. The Golf Centre. 5 New images have revealed what to expect from the new Great Wolf waterpark in the UK Credit: Great Wolf Lodge 5 Pools and adventure park are some of the early plans Credit: Great Wolf Lodge 5 No opening date has been confirmed for the Basingstoke resort Credit: Great Wolf Lodge During a recent public consultation, directors from the US-based company explained their vision for the waterpark to the public. The initial designs for how the resort would look were revealed, including a grand lobby, guest suites, waterpark, aquadrome, adventure park and conference space. A 500-bed hotel is also part of the plans along with an outdoor swimming pool The designs reveal that the park would have walkways through landscaped grounds and an entrance via the Worthing Road roundabout. Read more on waterparks According to the North America , and we are excited by the growth potential within the UK market." Little else is known about the holiday park including when it could open, although it has been suggested it could be by 2029. And in the US, a one-night stay for a family of four at a Great Wolf Resort in the US starts from $199 (£157) a night, so could be similar prices. Great Wolf Lodge is also looking at a number of other UK sites, including Bicester and Clowne. Most read in Travel They explained: "We are currently reviewing multiple potential locations in the UK, with public exhibitions upcoming for sites in Clowne and Hampshire , which we have strong interest in developing. "These two sites, along with a location in Oxfordshire that we previously received planning approval for, will help us reach a large concentration of UK families." Huge AquaCity waterpark in Poprad Earlier this month, designs for a similar waterpark with a 500-room hotel were revealed for the The site would include a massive waterpark, hotel, conference centre, golf facilities, a games arcade and restaurants . If approved for the site of a former colliery that shut back in 1961, the project could create up to 500 jobs . At the time, council leader Jane Yates said: "This is an exciting project that will certainly put us on the map. "This proposal not only meets this but will provide us with leisure opportunities fit for 21st-century living." And the Bicester resort will be similar, with a 498-room hotel with themed rooms, as well as an indoor waterpark and miniature golf. Great Wolf Resorts currently operates more than 20 family attractions across the US and Canada, having first launched in 1997. It's not the only huge waterpark wanting to open in the UK. swimming pools, swim up bars and even an all-weather beach. It hopes to open by 2028, after being delayed by Covid. And here is what it is like living in the In the mean time, we've rounded up the 5 The new designs also showed the access routes to the resort, including to the villas and pools Credit: Great Wolf Lodge 5 It is one of three wanting to open in the UK, with Basingstoke alongside Bicester and Clowne
Scottish Sun
15-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
The alternative European city you won't have heard of with cheap flights and huge waterpark
Plus, the other 10 alternative European destinations that should be on your must-visit list for summer POP OFF The alternative European city you won't have heard of with cheap flights and huge waterpark ALTERNATIVE holiday destinations are taking over summer 2025 and Poprad is fast becoming a must-visit location. Poprad is a city in northern Slovakia and is known as being the 'entrance gate' to the High Tatras mountains - and you can get cheap flights there according to Skyscanner. Advertisement 5 The city of Poprad sits at the bottom of the High Tatras mountains Credit: Alamy 5 Poprad is home to a huge waterpark with slides and a spa Credit: Aquacity Skyscanner has included Poprad on its list of destinations of summer savings with flights from £68. The landlocked city in Slovakia is growing in popularity over the summer as temperatures rise to an average of 24C during July and August. Poprad is centred around the quiet Square of St Egíd which has a selection of small shops, a church and ice cream parlour. It also holds a market a few days a week. The buildings are primarily from the 18th and 19th centuries, but there are some modern additions including a huge waterpark. Advertisement It's called AquaCity and is a two-storey wellness centre and waterpark. It has 13 heated outdoor and indoor water pools as well as water slides and 250 water attractions. It also has a 2-storey wellness and spa centre with a sauna, relaxation pool and a snow cave which is said to help circulation. Entry to the AquaCity for one day cost £25, but they do have offers for families. A family of four for an all day ticket works out at £72 (£18pp). Advertisement Poprad is considered a base for anyone who wants to explore the huge Tatra National Park, with hiking trails and other outdoor activities. It's a popular location for bear watching, which you can do with an experienced guide that takes tourists up the mountains to see brown bears in their natural habitat. Jet2 Big Family Holiday 5 AquaCity even has a snow room Credit: Aquacity 5 Poprad Lake is a place of natural beauty Credit: Alamy Advertisement Another site of natural beauty is Popradské pleso, a huge glacial lake. You can't swim or go on the water, but it's definitely a must-visit spot to take some incredible pictures. 30 minutes away from Poprad is Spišská Sobota, the historical old town. It's made up of brightly coloured buildings that have been described as a "fairy tale town". Advertisement According to Tripadvisor, one of the best bars in Poprad is Pivny Dom Dobre Casy that's been described as 'beer paradise'. It offers 16 variations of craft beer and has room for 300 punters. One visitor said: From the first moment, it looked like an old pub/bar, in a good way. Fine music, big and great offer of beers, great food, especially burgers." Poprad also holds annual festivals, concerts and events. Advertisement You can fly from London Luton to Poprad with Wizz Air, or go from London Stansted with Ryanair - both routes work out at very similar prices. Other affordable and alternative destinations include the cities of Bremen which is the holiday town where Oktoberfest never ends. The vibrant French city of Strasbourg and Eindhoven - which is 30-minutes away from a huge theme park that has been called 'better than Disney'. Skyscanners Full List Of Affordable Destinations This Summer Bremen, Germany - Average flight price: £60 Poprad, Slovakia - Average flight price: £68 Baden-Baden, Germany - Average flight price: £73 Ouarzazate, Morocco - Average flight price: £84 Strasbourg, France - Average flight price: £88 Luxembourg - Average flight price: £90 Eindhoven, Netherlands - Average flight price: £91 Belfast, Northern Ireland - Average flight price: £95 Shannon, Republic of Ireland - Average flight price: £96 Rodez, France - Average flight price: £105 5 Poprad sits at the foothills of the High Tatras mountains Credit: Alamy
The Sun
15-05-2025
- The Sun
The alternative European city you won't have heard of with cheap flights and huge waterpark
ALTERNATIVE holiday destinations are taking over summer 2025 and Poprad is fast becoming a must-visit location. Poprad is a city in northern Slovakia and is known as being the 'entrance gate' to the High Tatras mountains - and you can get cheap flights there according to Skyscanner. 5 5 Skyscanner has included Poprad on its list of destinations of summer savings with flights from £68. The landlocked city in Slovakia is growing in popularity over the summer as temperatures rise to an average of 24C during July and August. Poprad is centred around the quiet Square of St Egíd which has a selection of small shops, a church and ice cream parlour. It also holds a market a few days a week. The buildings are primarily from the 18th and 19th centuries, but there are some modern additions including a huge waterpark. It's called AquaCity and is a two-storey wellness centre and waterpark. It has 13 heated outdoor and indoor water pools as well as water slides and 250 water attractions. It also has a 2-storey wellness and spa centre with a sauna, relaxation pool and a snow cave which is said to help circulation. Entry to the AquaCity for one day cost £25, but they do have offers for families. A family of four for an all day ticket works out at £72 (£18pp). Poprad is considered a base for anyone who wants to explore the huge Tatra National Park, with hiking trails and other outdoor activities. It's a popular location for bear watching, which you can do with an experienced guide that takes tourists up the mountains to see brown bears in their natural habitat. Jet2 Big Family Holiday 5 5 Another site of natural beauty is Popradské pleso, a huge glacial lake. You can't swim or go on the water, but it's definitely a must-visit spot to take some incredible pictures. 30 minutes away from Poprad is Spišská Sobota, the historical old town. It's made up of brightly coloured buildings that have been described as a "fairy tale town". According to Tripadvisor, one of the best bars in Poprad is Pivny Dom Dobre Casy that's been described as ' beer paradise'. It offers 16 variations of craft beer and has room for 300 punters. One visitor said: From the first moment, it looked like an old pub/bar, in a good way. Fine music, big and great offer of beers, great food, especially burgers." Poprad also holds annual festivals, concerts and events. You can fly from London Luton to Poprad with Wizz Air, or go from London Stansted with Ryanair - both routes work out at very similar prices. Other affordable and alternative destinations include the cities of Bremen which is the holiday town where Oktoberfest never ends. The vibrant French city of Strasbourg and Eindhoven - which is 30-minutes away from a huge theme park that has been called 'better than Disney'.
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
The alternative European city you won't have heard of with cheap flights and huge waterpark
ALTERNATIVE holiday destinations are taking over summer 2025 and Poprad is fast becoming a must-visit location. Poprad is a city in northern Advertisement 5 The city of Poprad sits at the bottom of the High Tatras mountains Credit: Alamy 5 Poprad is home to a huge waterpark with slides and a spa Credit: Aquacity The landlocked city in Poprad is centred around the quiet Square of St Egíd which has a selection of small shops, a church and ice cream parlour. It also holds a market a few days a week. The buildings are primarily from the 18th and 19th centuries, but there are some modern additions including a huge waterpark. Advertisement Read More on Slovakia It's called It has 13 heated outdoor and indoor water pools as well as water slides and 250 water attractions. It also has a 2-storey wellness and spa centre with a sauna, relaxation pool and a snow cave which is said to help circulation. Entry to the AquaCity for one day cost £25, but they do have offers for families. A family of four for an all day ticket works out at £72 (£18pp). Advertisement Most read in News Travel Poprad is considered a base for anyone who wants to explore the huge Tatra National Park, with hiking trails and other outdoor activities. It's a popular location for bear watching, which you can do with an experienced guide that takes tourists up the mountains to see brown bears in their natural habitat. Jet2 Big Family Holiday 5 AquaCity even has a snow room Credit: Aquacity 5 Poprad Lake is a place of natural beauty Credit: Alamy Advertisement Another site of natural beauty is Popradské pleso, a huge glacial lake. You can't swim or go on the water, but it's definitely a must-visit spot to take some incredible pictures. 30 minutes away from Poprad is Spišská Sobota, the historical old town. It's made up of brightly coloured buildings that have been described as a "fairy tale town". Advertisement According to Tripadvisor, one of the best bars in Poprad is Pivny Dom Dobre Casy that's been described as 'beer paradise'. It offers 16 variations of craft beer and has room for 300 punters. One visitor said: From the first moment, it looked like an old pub/bar, in a good way. Fine music, big and great offer of beers, great food, especially burgers." Poprad also holds annual festivals, concerts and events. Advertisement You can fly from London Luton to Poprad with Other affordable and alternative destinations include the cities of The vibrant Skyscanners Full List Of Affordable Destinations This Summer Bremen, Germany - Average flight price: £60 Poprad, Slovakia - Average flight price: £68 Baden-Baden, Germany - Average flight price: £73 Ouarzazate, Morocco - Average flight price: £84 Strasbourg, France - Average flight price: £88 Luxembourg - Average flight price: £90 Eindhoven, Netherlands - Average flight price: £91 Belfast, Northern Ireland - Average flight price: £95 Shannon, Republic of Ireland - Average flight price: £96 Rodez, France - Average flight price: £105 5 Poprad sits at the foothills of the High Tatras mountains Credit: Alamy Advertisement
Business Standard
08-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Chavda Infra gains after securing Rs 150-cr order
Chavda Infra rallied 5.98% to Rs 141 after the company announced that it had secured a construction order worth Rs 150 crore for the Arvind Aqua City residential project in Kalyangadh, Gujarat. The project includes R.C.C. work, masonry, plastering, and other related activities, and it is set to be completed within 24 months. Meanwhile, the company said that it has received an order worth Rs 222.75 crore during the current financial year, bringing the total value of orders on hand to Rs 1,452.93 crore. The unexecuted order book as of today stands at Rs 925.84 crore. Chavda Infra is a construction company engaged in the design and development of residential, commercial, and institutional infrastructure projects. On a full-year basis, the company's net profit jumped 55.7% to Rs 18.76 crore on a 49.3% rise in net sales to Rs 241.66 crore in FY24 over FY23.
