Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube Tiktok Linkedin
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Newsletter
  • Weather
  • Contact
  • Registration
  • Login
Menu
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Newsletter
  • Weather
  • Contact
  • Registration
  • Login
  • WHAT’S ON
    • Across Liverpool
    • M&S Bank Arena
    • Exhibition Centre
    • St George’s Hall
  • THINGS TO DO
    • In Liverpool
    • Strawberry Field
    • Tres Liverpool
    • Relish Liverpool
  • OFFERS
  • STAY
    • ALL HOTELS
    • iStay Liverpool
    • Boudoir Hotel Liverpool
    • Malmaison Liverpool
  • JOBS
  • LATEST
    • News
    • Food & Drink
    • Events
    • People
    • Things To Do
    • Music
    • Business
    • Matt Jacobson
    • Sport
    • Interviews
    • Blogs
    • Reviews
    • Competitions
  • LISTEN
    • RADIO
    • PODCASTS
  • DIRECTORY
Menu
  • WHAT’S ON
    • Across Liverpool
    • M&S Bank Arena
    • Exhibition Centre
    • St George’s Hall
  • THINGS TO DO
    • In Liverpool
    • Strawberry Field
    • Tres Liverpool
    • Relish Liverpool
  • OFFERS
  • STAY
    • ALL HOTELS
    • iStay Liverpool
    • Boudoir Hotel Liverpool
    • Malmaison Liverpool
  • JOBS
  • LATEST
    • News
    • Food & Drink
    • Events
    • People
    • Things To Do
    • Music
    • Business
    • Matt Jacobson
    • Sport
    • Interviews
    • Blogs
    • Reviews
    • Competitions
  • LISTEN
    • RADIO
    • PODCASTS
  • DIRECTORY
Search
Close

Escape The Everyday – Escape to Liverpool

Zip World to launch the fastest urban zip line in the world in Liverpool

April 15, 2021
|
By Editor
  • HOME
  • News
  • Zip World to launch the fastest urban zip line in the world in Liverpool

Sean Taylor the founder of Zip World, the North Wales adventure business, which is preparing to launch the fastest urban zip line in the world in Liverpool, has spoken out about the economic benefit of the forthcoming attraction to the city’s retail and hospitality sectors. 

Zip World Liverpool, which will open in summer 2021, will travel from the top of St Johns Beacon and land at Central Library. The exciting 450ft high attraction will see two riders dispatched at a time in a sit-down style harness, travelling across the cityscape.

Zip World to launch the fastest urban zip line in the world in Liverpool

Zip World is creating 32 new jobs and investing over £5 million into the new Liverpool adventure attraction which is set to give a new lease of life to St Johns Beacon and the area immediately around St Johns Shopping Centre. 

The innovative brand, famous for its daring and exhilarating adventures, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in North Wales and has  helped transform the economy in the region  by contributing £251 million in only the first five years of operation. The significant benefits to the area have seen local job creation, increased visitor numbers and increased secondary spend from both UK and international tourists. 

Former Royal Marine, Sean Taylor, who founded Zip World in 2013, said: 

“Our research indicates that the projected number of riders in the first year full of operation in Liverpool could be around 104,000. In common with our other successful sites, these people will all bring friends and family with them which we believe will be an additional 200,000 spectators. That is an incredible 300,000 visitors coming into Liverpool every year for the zip line. This will provide a huge economic boost to the city’s retail and hospitality businesses. They’re telling us that it is needed now more than ever. 

Furthermore, Zip World’s arrival in Liverpool will give a new lease of life to St Johns Beacon and St Johns Shopping Centre. We’ve been talking to retailers inside St Johns and in the wider city centre who are all positive about the impact the zip line will have. 

The global adventure tourism market was valued at $586.3bn in 2018. This shows the potential this project has to add huge economic value to the city and a much needed boost following the effects of Covid-19. 

This is an incredibly exciting prospect for Liverpool, it is an attraction that will again put the city on the international tourist map and we are really looking forward to delivering it. There is no city quite like Liverpool. We are honoured  to be delivering our first adventure attraction outside of Wales in Liverpool. There is no city quite like it.”

READ MORE: Installation of a ‘living green wall’ at Liverpool’s St Johns Shopping Centre

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
WhatsApp
Email
Print

THE LATEST

LOOK Photo Biennial 2022: Climate opens its first chapter with a programme of photographic and visual arts across Liverpool
June 27, 2022
LOOK Photo Biennial 2022: Climate opens its first chapter with a programme of photographic and…
 Official opening date for The Grand Southport announced
Official opening date for The Grand Southport announced
June 27, 2022
The much-anticipated opening date for The Grand on Lord Street has now been confirmed with…
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival announces full line-up for 2022
June 27, 2022
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF) has revealed its full programme of events for the 2022…
Rising stars of TikTok – Tom Rogan
June 25, 2022
Over the coming months we will be meeting some of the Liverpool City Region’s most…
Liverpool to land a major transfer coup potentially worth tens of millions of pounds
Liverpool to land a major transfer coup potentially worth tens of millions of pounds
June 24, 2022
Liverpool City Council is set to launch a trailblazing approach to how communities can regenerate…
Liverpool welcomes brand new music experience ‘Outside In Festival’ to the city
June 24, 2022
This summer Liverpool is set to welcome a brand-new music experience to the city, which…
Liverpool ONE to host an array of activities this summer
June 24, 2022
Liverpool ONE are hosting an array of activities this summer fit for the whole family.…
Green Sefton celebrates World Sand Dune Day with free guided dune walks
Green Sefton celebrates World Sand Dune Day with free guided dune walks
June 24, 2022
This Saturday 25 June is World Sand Dune Day, a day celebrated annually by coastal…

WhatsAppenin LIVERPOOL

Receive WhatsApp notifications about the latest big news, events, offers, competitions and much more!

SIGN UP NOW

At Explore Liverpool we are all about bringing you everything the Liverpool City Region has to offer and more!

Useful Links

  • Liverpool Map
  • FAQs Liverpool
Menu
  • Liverpool Map
  • FAQs Liverpool

Stay In The Loop

Stay up to date with all the latest news, articles, events, and offers from across Liverpool!

© 2022 Explore Liverpool

  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
Menu
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
SettingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT
Change Location
Find awesome listings near you!