Minecraft is about to enter the real world. A theme park inspired by the computer game in which you make everything from rollercoasters to entire cities out of virtual blocks is coming to the UK. Minecraft-maker Monjang has struck a deal with Merlin Entertainments – Europe’s largest theme park operator that runs Alton Towers,

Minecraft theme park to open in UK and US after deal with Alton Towers owner - Merlin previously struck a deal with Lego to buy its Legoland theme parks

The best-selling video game "Minecraft" is to become a real-life destination, as part of a multi-million-pound deal between theme park operator Merlin Entertainments and video game developer Mojang Studios.