The theme park will have live shows (Image: Puy du Fou)
A groundbreaking new is set to open in the UK, promising an immersive journey through , without a single ride or rollercoaster.
, one of France’s most beloved attractions, has announced plans to launch its third park near Bicester, Oxfordshire, in 2029.
Unlike traditional theme parks filled with high-speed thrills, Puy du Fou UK will focus on live performances, transporting guests through thousands of years of British history.
The park will feature 13 world-class shows, four-period villages, and stunning gardens, lakes, and flower meadows across 370 acres.
The official website states: “Our parks are not plastic stage sets; there are no neon flashing lights or rollercoasters.
“Everything we do must be real, built using the crafts and materials of the time period they represent.”
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Puy du Fou will be a new £600m historical theme park (Image: PA)
Guests will be able to fully immerse themselves in history, moving between Roman-era spectacles, medieval battles, and 20th-century wartime reenactments.
The experience will be enhanced by natural surroundings, with 20,000 new trees planted to create a setting reminiscent of Kew Gardens.
Visitors can extend their stay in one of three themed hotels, each reflecting a different historical era, while enjoying on-site restaurants and cafés offering period-inspired cuisine.
Puy du Fou’s CEO, Olivier Strebelle, emphasized the park’s mission to transport visitors back in time.
He told The Times: “We want our guests to be disconnected from the 21st century.
“Nature is the perfect link between each era because it has always been there.”
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The park will feature 13 world-class shows (Image: EDDY LEMAISTRE/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Ticket prices for the UK location have yet to be confirmed, but in France, entry costs range from £24 to £38. Local consultations for the new attraction will take place from February 6-8, allowing the public to learn more about the ambitious plans.
Originally founded in France in 1978, Puy du Fou has become the country’s second most-visited attraction, after Disneyland Paris. The success led to a Spanish counterpart in 2019, which has since welcomed millions of visitors.
While ride-free attractions are rare, the UK is already home to Bewilderwood, a tech-free adventure park with locations in Norfolk and Cheshire.
Meanwhile, Universal is planning a massive new theme park in Bedfordshire, featuring rollercoasters, a 500-room hotel, and its own train station.