Zip World has unveiled plans to open a new zip wire attraction in Liverpool in 2021, with the creation of an unspecified number of jobs.
With its close links to North Wales and bustling atmosphere, Liverpool is a natural choice for the latest Zip World adventure, which is set to be two zip lines spanning approximately 500 metres across the city centre, located at St John's Beacon.
If it successfully passes the planning stage, we’re looking at opening in 2021, with the zip beginning at St John's Beacon and finishing on the roof of the iconic Liverpool Library.
Specially designed platforms will be installed to ensure the slick operation of the zip lines, so that they seamlessly become a part of the city. The UK’s first permanent urban zip will see riders soaring atop the city at around 450ft!
Zip World Founder and President, Sean Taylor said, “This potential new adventure to Liverpool is incredibly exciting to Zip World as a company – we’re hopeful that the dream of bringing our world-class North Walian adventures to our close neighbours in Liverpool becomes a reality.”
This will be the UK’s first permanent city zip line, and will create local jobs, as well as compliment Liverpool’s fantastic reputation of being a bustling, exciting and innovative city.
Zip World’s previous locations all link to rich industrial history, and Liverpool is no exception with its role in the Industrial Revolution.
Liverpool and North Wales’ strong connection has existed for hundreds of years, from the migration of Welsh residents in the 1800s creating predominantly Welsh speaking areas in the city, to the excellent transportation links.
Zip World currently has three flagship sites located in the heart of the Snowdonia mountain range, and a fourth on the way in the form of Zip World Tower, South Wales.
Dining offers include the Blondin Restaurant, located at Zip World Penrhyn Quarry in Bethesda, is a modern, bistro-style venue that uses locally sourced ingredients.
There is also Zip World Cafe Forest or 'Fforest Caffi' at Betws-y-Coed, which offers a wide selection of both hot and cold breakfast, brunch and lunch, not to mention a wide variety of hot and cold drinks.