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.

Mojang Studios, the Microsoft subsidiary in charge of the Minecraft franchise, has teamed up with Merlin Entertainments, the operator of UK theme parks including Alton Towers and Legoland, to bring Minecraft experiences to reality across the globe.

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.

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 to become UK real-life destination in deal with Merlin - The deal will include Minecraft-themed accommodation, retail and restaurants plus a Minecraft-themed ride in the UK and the US.

The owner of Alton Towers and Legoland has struck a deal with the game's creator, Mojang Studios, for the 'exciting' new attraction