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<\/p>\nTHE \u00a3100million project was first announced in 2022, with hopes that it will be completed in 2026. <\/p>\n
But a huge setback could delay the opening of the brand-new Eden Project Morecambe in Lancaster. <\/p>\n
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Work on Eden Project Morecambe, originally known as Eden Project North, has been delayed by Government red tape. <\/p>\n
As reported by the Lancaster Guardian, Eden Boss, Si Bellamy, revealed that some stages were "taking longer than expected" – with the opening date likely to be pushed back. <\/p>\n
The delays have resulted from ongoing talks between the Eden team, Lancaster City Council, and the UK Government's levelling-up department, which awarded \u00a350million to the project in January.<\/p>\n
Mr Bellamy said: "That process is taking far longer than anyone envisaged, but we are coming to the end of the process.<\/p>\n
"It's important that when you are in receipt of taxpayers' money, you would expect that everything is absolutely accurate and that whatever we do with Eden Project\u00a0Morecambe\u00a0doesn't skew the market elsewhere." <\/p>\n A Government review will be published at the start of 2024, with detailed design work expected to take place later that year. <\/p>\n Construction will start on the Lancashire site in the same year, and is expected to take two years to complete. <\/p>\n If everything goes to plan, test events will then take place at the end of 2026, with a full opening to follow shortly afterward. <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n As it stands, Eden Project Morecambe will have four huge "shell-like" domes that will be surrounded by outdoor gardens. <\/p>\n There will also be a "hyper-real forest" with large installations and immersive\u00a0theatre, a\u00a0"Bay Glade'" with a well-being landscape, and a Natural Observatory for research and education.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the Bay Hall will be an exhibition area and meeting point for guests.<\/p>\n The attraction will also be home to children's play areas, restaurants, and a gift shop.<\/p>\n Events will also be hosted throughout the year, much like the Cornwall Eden Project, which has welcomed famous faces like Elton John, Lionel Richie, and Kylie Minogue. <\/p>\n It is hoped that the \u00a3100million investment will drive some 750,000 visitors to the seaside town every year.<\/p>\n Further afield, there's a botanical theme park that people say is "better than the Eden Project". <\/p>\n Terra Botanica in Angers,\u00a0France\u00a0is an award-winning attraction\u00a0that's home to hot air balloon rides, boats, and 4D cinema. <\/p>\n Here are the 5 best technology-free adventure parks in the UK that kids love. <\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dg8033-longsands-beach-tynemouth-summer-750965826.jpg\")
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