Alton Towers forced to shut new ride on opening day as sewage leaks from broken pipe

Alton Towers forced to shut new ride on opening day as sewage leaks from broken pipe

ALTON Towers was forced to shut a new ride on opening day after sewage leaked from a broken pipe. Ticket holders slammed the popular theme park, near Stoke-on-Trent, after they queued for hours to ride Toxicator – only to be told it had been closed. 4 The Toxicator ride closed down on the first day… … Read more

I was the first to ride Alton Towers’ newest ride Toxicator – it was a topsy-turvy spinning explosion

I was the first to ride Alton Towers' newest ride Toxicator - it was a topsy-turvy spinning explosion

THRILLSEEKERS are set for more extreme fun in a topsy-turvy spinning explosion when Alton Towers opens a new ride tomorrow. I was lucky enough to be the first journalist to test ride the attraction — and and what a flip-roaring ride Toxicator is. 3 The Sun’s Vaz Sayed was on the very first ride… THRILLSEEKERS … Read more

UK’s best value attractions revealed – with lesser-known theme park and most popular castle crowned the winners

UK's best value attractions revealed - with lesser-known theme park and most popular castle crowned the winners

FAMILY fun, adventure and let’s face it, value for money, is what we all want out of a day trip. New research has now revealed where you will find the best value attractions in the UK with Flamingo Land Resort in Yorkshire leading the way. 6 Flamingo Land has been crowned the most value for … Read more

Owner of iconic theme park unveils plans for ‘Disney Land of Britain’ boasting Alton Towers-style rides

Owner of iconic theme park unveils plans for ‘Disney Land of Britain’ boasting Alton Towers-style rides

PLANS for a “Disneyland of Britain” which would feature Alton Towers-style rides has been set out by an iconic theme park’s owner. Harry Danter, owner of Barry Island pleasure park in South Wales, has revealed he wants to use a huge site, similar to other major UK theme parks, to accommodate… PLANS for a “Disneyland … Read more

World’s biggest Lego festival to launch at theme park this summer with building classes and dance zones

World's biggest Lego festival to launch at theme park this summer with building classes and dance zones

A ONE of a kind festival is coming to Legoland in Windsor and will be the biggest in the world. The event, that revolves around Lego, obviously, will kick off in May with five fun immersive zones and brand new big build models. 5 Legoland will be holding a world-wide event, including Windsor… A ONE … Read more

Huge £15million water park right by the beach to finally reopen after shutting for more than a year

Huge £15million water park right by the beach to finally reopen after shutting for more than a year

A HUGE £15million water park right by the beach will finally reopen after shutting for more than a year. The major tourist attraction could reopen in “early summer.” 2 Race with friends on the Speedster slide 2 The Anaconda is the fastest flume in the park Denbighshire Leisure Ltd confirmed the… A HUGE £15million water park … Read more

Huge 42-acre UK seaside theme park with roller coasters & new 200ft ride to open for first time in MONTHS

Huge 42-acre UK seaside theme park with roller coasters & new 200ft ride to open for first time in MONTHS

A GIANT 42-acre UK seaside theme park with roller coasters and a 200ft ride is set to open for the first time in months. Holidaymakers will be thrilled hear some of their favourite attractions at the popular resort of Blackpool Pleasure Beach are now welcoming visitors. 6 Blackpool’s iconic… A GIANT 42-acre UK seaside theme … Read more

Europe’s oldest waterpark has 10 slides, treasure hunts and even live pirate fights

Europe’s oldest waterpark has 10 slides, treasure hunts and even live pirate fights

A SEASIDE town in France is home to a pirate-themed waterpark with 10 slides, a wave pool and a huge paddling pool shaped like a pirate ship. Pirates World in Cap d’Agde in France claims to be the oldest waterpark in Europe. 4 Pirates World in Cap d’Agde in France claims to be the oldest … Read more

The budget European campsite with its own huge theme park that guests can use for free

The budget European campsite with its own huge theme park that guests can use for free

BRITS wanting a family holiday with everything you need in one place should head to the Duinrell Eurocamp. This holiday camp in the Netherlands is budget-friendly, two hours away from the UK, and has its own theme park with over 40 attractions. 7 The Duinrell Eurocamp is one of the biggest in… BRITS wanting a … Read more

Latest Peppa Pig theme park set to open NEXT WEEK with five new rides and nine play areas for kids

Latest Peppa Pig theme park set to open NEXT WEEK with five new rides and nine play areas for kids

THE latest Peppa Pig theme park is set to open next week with five new rides and nine play areas for kids. It will be open every day from 9am to 5pm and parking is free. 5 The Dallas-Fort Worth Peppa Pig theme park opens Saturday, March 1Credit: Merlin Entertainments 5 Guests should bring swimming… … Read more