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US leisure operator Great Wolf Resorts has unveiled plans for a new indoor water park and resort for Bolsover District on the outskirts of Clowne.
The Bolsover District Council met with representatives from Great Wolf Resorts, who proposed a 500+ bedroom hotel, an indoor water park, conference facilities, and leisure offerings including mini-golf, mini-bowling, ropes course, games arcade and selection of restaurants, cafés and bars, all subject to consultation and the planning process.
The development could create up to 500 jobs and local residents would be able to access the facilities through ‘day passes’ without the need to book accommodation.
A consultation event is being planned by Great Wolf Lodge for Tuesday 20 May at Clowne Town Cricket Club from 3.30-8pm where local people can have their say and ask questions of Great Wolf Lodge representatives.
Great Wolf Lodge is a North America-based brand of family resorts that offer indoor water parks, family dining and other attractions.
The group currently operates over 20 Great Wolf Lodge branded resorts in the United States and Canada, designed around family holidays.
It also has planning permission to build a UK resort near Bicester in Oxfordshire and is looking to develop a site in Basingstoke.
Councillor Jane Yates, council leader, said: “This is an exciting project that will certainly put us on the map. One of our key priorities is growth with the creation of jobs and this proposal not only meets this but will provide us with leisure opportunities that will be fit for 21st century living.
“The meeting was an important first step in the development process that allowed councillors the opportunity to ask questions and I would urge people to attend the exhibition and public consultation and have their say on what is a very exciting proposal.”
