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A MAJOR American-style attraction, with 13 venues across the globe, is moving to the UK for its first ‘flagship’ site.

The venue is set to span over 26,000 sq ft, and is based at the heart of a renowned tourist destination.

London is getting its very first Time Out Market, as the acclaimed city guides brand expands to the UK.

Based in the heart of London’s West End, the market is set to take over 55 Regent Street, a three-floor building overlooking Piccadilly Circus.

Inside, the market will span over 26,000 sq ft, featuring a curated selection of London’s best food and drinks.

Time Out has previously found success with its markets across the globe, with its 13 destinations welcoming over 12million annual visitors.

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First opening in Lisbon in 2014, the concept now features in New York, Dubai, Cape Town, Osaka, Budapest and more.

The London site is expected to have approximately 15 restaurants, bars, and food businesses, paired with a live entertainment programme.

Development of 55 Regent Street is part of a wider regeneration scheme of 10 Piccadilly, overseen by the Crown Estate.

The Grade II listed building, based in the heart of Piccadilly for over a century, is being modernised into a 65,000 sq ft contemporary workspace.

Time Out was founded as a print magazine in London back in 1968, moving to be entirely digital in 2022.

This is not the first time Time Out has looked for a market location in its origin location, initially proposing a site in Waterloo in 2021 and Spitalfields that were both later scrapped.

Chris Ohlund, chief of Time Out Group plc, said: “Securing this partnership with The Crown Estate to create our global flagship in the heart of Piccadilly Circus is one of the most significant milestones in Time Out’s nearly 60-year history.

“Bringing the globally recognised Time Out Market concept home to London is both a celebration of where we began and a statement of where we are going.

“London is one of the world’s greatest cities for food and culture, and there is no better location than Piccadilly Circus to showcase everything that makes it extraordinary.”

Time Out Market in Piccadilly is set to open in 2028, with the company also planning new venues in Delhi, Abu Dhabi, Sao Paulo, Prague, and Riyadh.

A POPULAR attraction in the UK is set to reopen it’s US-themed land – after being forced to close two years ago.

Bluestone National Park Resort, a holiday park in Pembrokeshire, is reopening its American-themed Steep Ravine later this week.

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Often said to be ‘better value than Center Parcs‘, Steep Ravine was forced to close in 2024 due to damage caused by a storm.

But on May 23, guests will not only be able to step back into the USA, but also experience two new rides.

Returning to the attraction is Camp Smokey, an open-air ‘dining experience’ at the foot of the ravine.

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Here, kids can have a barbecue feast, roast marshmallows around the campfire and enjoy a brand-new lunch menu in the great outdoors.

The other returning favourite, Smokey Joe’s Shindig, is back with live entertainment, dancing, music and games as well as barbecue food.

New this year at Steep Ravine are two new high-speed ziplines.

The Summit Flight is an exciting 279metre long zipline suitable for all ages.

But if Summit Flight is a little too daunting then the Double Glide is a good way to ease children in as it has shorter zips designed to build confidence.

Another activity at the Steep Ravine is Wellies in the Wild: Mud Mission where children can dig and take on some mud play.

The guided adventure has hands-on activities, marshmallow toasting, and guests get a tasty Welsh cake to finish.

Camp Smokey and Smokey Joe’s Shindig will reopen from May 23, with the new zip line experiences rolling out initially for guests staying before July 16.

Summer breaks start from £400, based on a four-night stay at a Caldey Lodge arriving on June 8.

The Welsh resort had to close Steep Ravine at the end of 2024 following severe storm damage, since then work has been ongoing to restore the site.

James McNamara, Director of Product and Programme Development at Bluestone said: “Steep Ravine has always been about bringing people together outdoors – whether that’s around the campfire at Camp Smokey or experiencing the adventure of the Ravine itself.

“We’re excited to welcome guests back this month and reopen a place that means so much to so many people.”