Huge new play attraction coming to I’m a Celebrity Jungle Challenge site at MediaCity

A new family attraction is coming to Salford Quays and taking over the site of the former I'm a Celebrity Jungle Challenge. Oxygen Activeplay will be packed with 'the latest state-of-the-art equipment and activities' to help families stay active whilst having fun.

Located at Quayside MediaCity, it will sit above the bustling Kargo MKT food hall and will be Oxygen Activeplay’s 10th indoor activity park to open across England.

Following a £2.5 million investment, the new park will centre around more than 30 trampolines, whilst also featuring a mega-air bag and Oxygen’s signature Excite Tunnel - an illuminated, sensory experience - with more 'epic activities' to be unveiled over the coming weeks.

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Opening in February 2025, visitors will be able to tackle a high ropes course and a 'Rollglider' aerial ride that will take them flying over the park.

The park will host Peaceful Play sessions, designed for neurodivergent guests, who prefer a calmer, quieter playing environment. And there will be optional games, activities and dance parties for children to get involved with during each session.

The park will also be home to a café, serving drinks, snacks, and meals. This will overlook the activities so parents can keep a watchful eye over their kids. It will also host parties for kids of all ages, with a variety of packages available.

It will be welcomed by families who were disappointed to see the sudden closure of the I'm a Celebrity Jungle Challenge attraction in 2022, just 15 months after the place opened.

Stephen Wilson, chief executive officer at Oxygen Activeplay, said: “With Oxygen at MediaCity being our 10th park, we