Minecraft, the gaming global phenomenon, is to become a real-life destination in a deal with a UK-based theme park owner.Merlin, the owner of Legoland, Alton Towers and Thorpe Park, has agreed on a deal with Mojang Studios,

Merlin Entertainments, the giant that operates the likes of Alton Towers, has revealed plans to open a Minecraft theme park in the UK.

‘Minecraft is the best-selling video game of all time, and this world-first will see fans experience its thrill and creativity in real life, at theme parks and city-centre attractions in leading tourist destinations,’ Merlin Entertainments chief executive Scott O’Neil said.