Take a look inside ITV's new visitor attraction: I'm a Celebrity Jungle Challenge at Salford Quays

Video report by Entertainment Correspondent Caroline Whitmore

If you're a fan of I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, or just fancy a challenge, then Salford's newest attraction is the place to be.

The long-awaited entertainment course, I'm a Celebrity Jungle Challenge will open its doors to the public on Friday 30 July.

The multi-million pound visitor attraction at Quayside, MediaCityUK - formally known as The Lowry Shopping Centre - at Salford Quays, was originally due to open last year but Covid delayed the plans.

And the attraction has already seen its first celebrity Campmates descend as show hosts, Ant & Dec paid a visit.

The competitive pair felt right at home in the jungle setting as they collected stars and tried out challenges in a bid to claim King of the Jungle status.

  • Watch Ant and Dec tackle some of the challenges.

Dec said: "Every year during I'm A Celebrity, we get tons of messages from viewers saying they'd love to be able to have a go at the trials - and now they can!

"We had such a blast trying them all out and some are tougher than you think!"

Ant, who was crowned King of the Jungle, added: "It was so much fun and I can confirm the Throne is the perfect place to rest up when you finish!"

Visitors can race across the suspended Treetop Trail Credit: ITV/Jungle Challenge

So what is this new attraction?

Billed as the 'ultimate jungle encounter', the indoor entertainment attraction will take Campmates into the heart of the jungle to navigate a series of fun-filled physical challenges, inspired by the blockbuster ITV show.

Featuring Main Camp, the Throne and Winners Bridge, the action-packed experience will put Campmates' nerve and agility to the test as they race against the clock in a bid to collect stars and be crowned King or Queen of the jungle!

The attraction opens on Friday 30th July Credit: ITV/Jungle challenge

So what exactly will you be able to do there?

Visitors will be able to

  • scale The Ascent - an 8.1m verticle rock climb

  • reach dizzy heights racing across the suspended Treetop Trail

  • scramble nets, balance on beams and swing round the Jungle Run

  • take a leap of faith on Get a Grip

  • glide through the trees on a Zipline, all as part of timed trials

  • For a ticket upgrade and subject to availabilty, visitors can also get a chance to have a go on Europe’s first ever ceiling-mounted Spyrider; a high-speed track which will whiz above the jungle canopy in just 18 seconds

Visitors can scale the 8.1m Ascent vertical rock climb Credit: ITV/Jungle challenge

Whilst there’s no critters to be seen, Campmates could find themselves taking on Kiosk Kev and a multiple-choice Dingo Dollar Challenge, if the iconic telephone boxes start to ring out.

There’s also ample picture opportunities for guests to take home a memento - up to 5 digital images of which are included in every admission ticket.

Visitors will have the chance to complete a multiple choice Dingo Dollar Challenge if one of the iconic phones ring Credit: ITV/ Jungle challenge

The multi-million pound attraction will be the first official I'm A Celebrity... attraction in the UK.

How do I get tickets?

Tickets will go on general sale from 8am on Wednesday 21 July with sessions priced at £27.50 per child and £30 per adult.