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Why Minecraft Fans Should Visit Alton Towers This Summer

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Minecraft fans should visit Alton Towers this summer for themed scenes, Baby Mob Hunt, character meet and greets, exclusive rewards and the Minecraft Hub.

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Minecraft Meet the Mobs at Alton Towers

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Why Minecraft Fans Should Visit Alton Towers This Summer

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Minecraft fans should visit Alton Towers this summer for themed scenes, Baby Mob Hunt, character meet and greets, exclusive rewards and the Minecraft Hub.

Stealth at Thorpe Park

Stealth Closed 22–24 July 2026 at Thorpe Park

Ride Closures & Availability

Vampire at Chessington

Vampire Temporarily Closed for Essential Maintenance at Chessington

Ride Closures & Availability

Thorpe Park Fright Nights

THORPE PARK Confirms Fright Nights Tickets Go on Sale 3 August as 25 Years of Fear Begins

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What’s Happening at UK Theme Parks This Week (Week of 20 July 2026)

Theme Park Weekly

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Behind the Scenes Photos of Flight of the Pterosaur at Paultons Park You Need to See

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Step Back in Time: Photos from the New Alton Towers Exhibition

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Top 20 Summer Rides in the UK You Need to Experience in 2026

Which Ride Gets You Wettest? We Put the UK’s Biggest Water Rides Head-to-Head

The Classic Log Flumes You Can Still Ride in the UK This Summer

Visit Two Theme Parks in One Weekend: The Best Combinations

Every Roller Coaster at Alton Towers Ranked by Stats

The UK’s Best Water Rides Ranked

OPINION

Why Minecraft Fans Should Visit Alton Towers This Summer

Are Fireworks Worth the Temporary Ride Closures? Our Opinion

Is Adventure Island’s Annual Pass the Best Value in the UK?

UK’s Social Media Ban for Under-16s: What It Means for Young Theme Park Fans

Which UK Theme Park Has the Strongest Coaster Line-Up?

Why Universal United Kingdom Resort Construction Is Exciting Theme Park Fans

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Sik at Flamingo Land

Theme Parks Near Leeds: The Ultimate Guide for Thrill Seekers and Families

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What Happens When a Thunderstorm Hits a Theme Park?

What Happens When a Thunderstorm Hits a Theme Park?

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Gears at Gulliver's World

Theme Parks Near Liverpool: The Best Parks for Thrills, Families and Fun Days Out

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Hyperia at Thorpe Park

Theme Parks Near London: The Ultimate Featured Guide

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Gold Rush at Drayton Manor

Theme Parks Near Birmingham: The Ultimate Guide

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Air in the Snow

UK Theme Park Weather Trends: What to Expect Month by Month

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Scarily Good Savings at The York Dungeon

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Save on The Edinburgh Dungeon Midweek Sale – Book Your Scary Adventure for Less!

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Midweek Madness at SEA LIFE – Tickets From Just £13 This Summer!

Santa Sleepover at Alton Towers

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Experience the Magic of Christmas with an Alton Towers Santa Sleepover

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Visit the NEW World of PAW Patrol at Chessington, Then Ride NEW Bluey the Ride at Alton Towers – For FREE!

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Events

LEGOLAND Windsor Christmas 2026: Everything You Need to Know About This Magical Family Event

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Experience Christmas at LEGOLAND Windsor 2026 with festive rides, live entertainment, LEGO characters, seasonal treats and magical family fun.

Crock Drop at Chessington

Experience an Adventure on the Wild Side This Summer at Chessington World of Adventures Resort

Events

People pose with two giant LEGO minifigures on a stage at a LEGO Festival, with a blue backdrop and stage lights.

Everything You Need to Know About LEGO® Festival at LEGOLAND® Windsor 2026

Events

Tidal Wave at Thorpe Park

Thorpe Park Water Rides: Every Splash-Filled Ride You Must Experience

Visitor Guides

Sik at Flamingo Land

Flamingo Land Recruiting Ride Hosts: Apply for an Exciting Theme Park Job

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PHOTOS YOU SHOULD SEE

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Behind the Scenes Photos of Flight of the Pterosaur at Paultons Park You Need to See

The Dragon Roller Coaster at Legoland

10 Behind the Scenes Pictures of the Dragon Roller Coaster at Legoland

Cobra at Paultons Park

8 Behind the Scenes Pictures of Cobra at Paultons Park

SHORT BREAKS

Hotels Near Drayton Manor Theme Park | Best Hotels & Deals

Short Breaks

Chessington Hotel

Best Family Hotels Near Chessington World of Adventures

Short Breaks

Drayton Manor Hotel

Stay at Drayton Manor Hotel: The Perfect Place to Stay for Your Theme Park Adventure

Short Breaks

Santa Sleepover at Alton Towers

Experience the Magic of Christmas with an Alton Towers Santa Sleepover

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Plan your perfect theme park adventure overseas with essential travel tips, theme park insights and latest updates from UK Theme Park Spy.

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TRAVEL NEWS

Heide Park Resort Welcomes New Managing Director as Peter Dunn Retires

Kong x Godzilla: The Ride Opening at Lotte World Adventure in South Korea

After 33 Years, Kumba to Close Forever at Busch Gardens on August 2

4* Disneyland Paris Hotel Stay, Flights & Optional Park Tickets from Just £89pp

Efteling Announces New Suspended Launch Coaster for 2029

Europa-Park Opens Children’s House Little Heroes for Families Recovering from Cancer

OTHER UK NEWS

Father’s Day Days Out Near London: 10 Brilliant Ideas for a Memorable Family Day

Clacton Pier’s New Pirates Ahoy! Event Draws Huge Crowds During May Half Term

NEW for 2026: Jurassic Underwater World Coming to SEA LIFE Blackpool

Aramark UK Officially Commences Trading at Cadbury World

Dinosaur Park Near Tenby Listed for £4 Million

This UK Pier Just Beat 1,000+ Parks to Rank Among Europe’s Best

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Find the latest UK theme park ticket offers, discounts and cheap entry deals for top parks including Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and more.