Our history
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2026
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Eden Camp
Eden Camp Modern History Musuem joins the portfolio
One of Yorkshire’s most iconic and beloved heritage attractions, Eden Camp Modern History Museum, is purchased. The former WWII prisoner of war camp near Malton attracts over 125,000 guests each year and is renowned for its immersive storytelling and powerful educational experiences. Following the departure of its founding family, led by Howard Johnson and Paula Peace – and their father Stan Johnson before them – Continuum announced the acquisition of Eden Camp in January 2026, committing to building on the family’s impressive legacy.
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2024
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The Real Mary King’s Close crowned the UK’s Best Visitor Attraction
The Real Mary King’s Close in Edinburgh is named TripAdvisor’s ‘Best of the Best UK Visitor Attraction’, making it the nation’s number one attraction. The accolade reflected Continuum’s long-term investment in immersive storytelling, exceptional service and commitment to preserving historic sites, recognising an experience that consistently delights guests and brings history vividly to life.
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2024
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GreenWood Family Park launches new Forest Glider
The Real Mary King’s Close in Edinburgh is named TripAdvisor’s ‘Best of the Best UK Visitor Attraction’, making it the nation’s number one attraction. The accolade reflected Continuum’s long-term investment in immersive storytelling, exceptional service and commitment to preserving historic sites, recognising an experience that consistently delights guests and brings history vividly to life.
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2023
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Star Tours underway for ITV's Soap Tours
Star Tours launch at The Emmerdale Village Tour & Coronation Street Experience with great success. Guests are able to meet and share a photo with legendary cast members, helping to elevate their tour experiences to new levels.
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2023
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The Sky Bar at Spinnaker opens
The Sky Bar at Spinnaker Tower opens, offering drinks in the clouds. This fully stocked, high-class cocktail bar offers stunning views and a truly exclusive experience to our patrons.
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2023
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Continuum takes over the iconic Loch Ness Centre
We invested 1.5 million in updating and refreshing the popular highlands attraction. We re-opened The Loch Ness Centre in June 2023. Continuum’s award-winning storytellers are delighted to take custodianship of such a legendary story.
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2018
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STAR WARS: SECRETS OF THE EMPIRE
This ground-breaking interactive experience opened to the public at Westfield London (Shepherd’s Bush) from 16th December for 12 weeks giving Star Wars™ fans the opportunity to step beyond reality and into a galaxy far, far away.
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2017
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GreenWood Forest Park joins the family
We’re delighted to welcome GreenWood Forest Park to the Continuum Attractions portfolio. As part of our ambition to grow our range of outdoor, family-focused experiences, GreenWood represents an exciting opportunity to expand into this space with an attraction that perfectly complements our existing offer.
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2016
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Stepping into the drama with ITV Soap Tours
We partnered with ITV Studios to bring two of Britain’s most iconic soap brands closer to their audiences than ever before.
In the heart of Leeds, we launched the Emmerdale Studio Experience, immersing fans in full-scale set reconstructions, authentic props and costumes, and revealing the secrets behind the show’s stunts and special effects. We also took the famous Coronation Street cobbles on tour, creating a touring exhibition showcasing original sets, stories and memorabilia from the nation’s favourite soap.
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2016
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'In the money' with The Royal Mint Experience
Opening in May 2016, Continuum won the contract to open and operate The Royal Mint Experience over an 18-month period and prepare the operation for a handover back to the internal team.
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2015
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Ee by gum, its Emmerdale Village Tour
The live, working TV set located within the Harewood Estate in Leeds that has played witness to many-a spectacle. Continuum Attractions, in partnership with ITV, opened its gates as cast and crew down scripts for the weekend to allow guests to enjoy a fully guided tour of Yorkshire’s iconic village.
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2015
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The cobbles open at Coronation Street: The Tour
Working in partnership with ITV, we created a hugely popular visitor experience at Granada TV Studios on Quay Street in Manchester, the former home of Coronation Street.
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2012
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Emirates Air Line Cable Car takes off
Continuum Attractions took on the challenge to deliver The Emirates Air Line Cable Car – London’s new Thames river crossing, which opened just prior to the 2012 Olympics. The attraction welcomed 33,000 visitors over its first weekend, positioning it as a top tourist attraction in London.
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2012
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Bringing Chocolate to life
In our home city of York, we set out to create a brand new visitor experience celebrating the UK’s home of chocolate. This immersive attraction was designed to share the story of York’s confectionery heritage, exploring the city’s trading traditions and the chocolate-making legacy that continues today.
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2011
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Operating The Crystal
Continuum Attractions developed the operating model of a new brand centre and urban sustainability attraction. The Crystal was unique to the visitor attractions sector, showcasing cutting edge technologies and featuring the world’s largest exhibition on urban sustainability.
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2008
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Transforming Kent Life
The Museum of Kent Life, as the attraction was formerly known, faced an uncertain future. We were appointed by Maidstone Borough Council to transform the heritage farm park. As a result, visitor numbers doubled in its first year.
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