Wildfox Resorts‘ first location will offer a unique combination of adventure and wellbeing experiences set against panoramic views of the South Wales Valleys.
Established in 2021, Wildfox Resorts has a mission to establish the next generation of resorts – redfining adventure, leisure and wellness tourism, fusing natural beauty with sensitive design and operations.
Following planning consent for its first resort, Afan Valley, in November 2022, the team began work on site to prepare the ground for construction. Work initially began at the end of May, but stopped just a few months later in August.
Wildfox Resorts said at the time that on-site activity was being put on hold until 2024 and the company was instead focusing on “workforce development”, “heritage” and expanding its “social value initiatives.”
However, work has now restarted after the project ground to halt for several months. The socio-economic opportunities are transformational, creating over 1,000 jobs in construction and 1,000 in operation.
The company has estimated that it will contribute around £30m to the local economy and become a project of national importance.
There are considerable supply chain benefits, with an ambit ion to initiate a training academy and distribute visitors to wider Wales to drive genuine, lasting social value which prioritises health and wellbeing.
When the major £250 million project opens in 2027, guests will be accommodated in 570 lodges and 130 apartments and rooms.
The resort will offer a range adventure activities, including mountain biking trails, canyoning and coasteering, state-of-the-art zip wires and an alpine coaster.
For those who wish to take their holidays a bit slower, Afan Valley will also offer a state-of-the-art spa incorporating a range of immersive experiences, elemental treatments, a slate-lined pool and in-out hydropool with infinity edge connected to a secluded lakeside spa garden.
