More than 1,500 local residents have visited the London Paramount public consultation events in Dartford and Gravesham.

Visitors to the exhibitions have the opportunity to view the emerging masterplan, a range of proposed transport options and a scaled model of the resort which looks set to feature a theme park, water park, creative business spaces and a 5,000 bedroom on-site hotel.

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An image of the 'Land of Legends' planned for the park

Developer London Resort Company Holdings hope the park will open on the Swanscombe Peninsula in 2020, if plans are given the go-ahead by the Secretary of State this summer.

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Fenlon Dunphy, on behalf of London Paramount, said: “We are really pleased by the positive reception we have received at our first two public exhibitions in Gravesend and Dartford.

"We hope that many more local people can come along to our events and provide their feedback on the plans we are proposing to submit to the Secretary of State later this year.”

Further exhibitions will take place over the next few weeks:

May 5: Princes Park Stadium, Darenth Road, Dartford. 4pm - 8pm

May 8: St Boltophs Church Hall, The Hill, Northfleet. 11am - 3pm

May 9: Swanscombe Leisure Centre, Craylands Lane. 2pm - 5pm

May 11: Dartford Civic Gardens, Home Gardens. 3.30pm - 7.30pm

May 12: Northfleet School for Girls, Hall Road, Gravesend. 4.30pm - 8.30pm

May 13: Eastgate, Springhead Parkway. 4pm - 8pm

May 14: Gravesham Civic Centre, Windmill Street, Gravesend. 3.30pm - 7.30pm

For more information visit: londonparamount.info