Four period villages and three hotels planned for Bicester theme park

• Puy du Fou, a French theme park operator, has submitted plans for a £600 million historical attraction in Oxfordshire, UK.
• The proposed park, located near Bicester, would feature four period villages, 13 live shows, and three themed hotels.
• If approved, the attraction is planned to open in phases from 2029, operating annually between April and October.
• The project is expected to create 2,000 direct jobs and an additional 6,000 hospitality jobs, contributing £500 million to the local economy.
• Plans also include new lakes, gardens, wildflower meadows, and 20,000 new trees, with an aim for half of visitors to use public transport.

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Famous French theme park submits plans for £600m Oxfordshire site