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Opinion

Are Fireworks Worth the Temporary Ride Closures? Our Opinion

Are theme park fireworks worth temporary ride closures? We look at both sides of the debate and ask whether the spectacular finale justifies the disruption.

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Late Night Riding & Fireworks

Opinion

Are Fireworks Worth the Temporary Ride Closures? Our Opinion

Are theme park fireworks worth temporary ride closures? We look at both sides of the debate and ask whether the spectacular finale justifies the disruption.

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ROTOR Opening 31st July 2026 at Crealy Theme Park & Resort

Crealy Theme Park & Resort

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What’s Happening at UK Theme Parks This Week (Week of 6 July 2026)

Theme Park Weekly

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AIR Now Open at Brean Theme Park – Experience the UK’s Only Ride of Its Kind

Brean Theme Park

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Blackpool Pleasure Beach Launches Extra 15% Off Summer Sale

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

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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

The Oldest Operating Roller Coasters in the UK: Living Pieces of Theme Park History

The Tallest, Fastest and Most Extreme Roller Coasters in Britain

OPINION

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

Alton Towers Is Right to Take Its Time with Skyride – But Guests Need an Update

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

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Sik at Flamingo Land

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

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Theme Parks in the Midlands: The Ultimate Guide for Thrill-Seekers and Families

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Gold Rush at Drayton Manor

Theme Parks Near Birmingham: The Ultimate Guide

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Gulliver's World

Theme Parks Near Manchester: The Ultimate Guide for Thrill Seekers

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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!

Toxicator at Alton Towers

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Twice the Fun This Summer: Get Two Theme Park Visits for the Price of One!

The Smiler at Alton Towers

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Stay Over and Get a 2nd Day FREE at Merlin Theme Parks This Summer

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Save Up to 48% on Gulliver’s Theme Park Tickets This Summer

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Events

Summer Events You Won’t Want to Miss at UK Theme Parks in 2026

Discover the best UK theme park summer events in 2026, including Minecraft, LEGO Festival, fireworks, live shows and family weekends.

Overview of Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach gets ready to host Scottish weekender – and it’s set to be a “belter”

Events

The Millennium Coaster at Fantasy Island

Celebrate Armed Forces Day at Fantasy Island with Free Wristbands and Exclusive Discounts

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Camel Creek Kids Fest

Celebrate Father’s Day at Camel Creek: Dads Go FREE All Weekend

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Banana Ride at Thorpe Park

Thorpe Park Visitor Guide for Children Under 1.2m

Visitor Guides

SHOPPING

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Theme Park Accommodation

Accommodation Near Alton Towers: Best Hotels and Places to Stay (2026 Guide)

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Shopping

Amazon Kindle: The Perfect Travel Companion for Theme Park Fans

Shopping

Make the Queue Fly By: Why Amazon Music Unlimited Is the Ultimate Theme Park Travel Companion

Shopping

Why the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is a Theme-Park Must-Have

Shopping

Gear Up for Your CBeebies Land Adventure: Must-Have Kids’ Backpack

NEWS BY PARK

Alton Towers

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Alton Towers

New Direct Bus Service Between Derby and Alton Towers Launches This Summer

A brand-new direct bus service between Derby and Alton Towers will launch in July, giving theme park fans a convenient new way to reach the resort.

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Alton Towers Skyride Reopens This Saturday

Alton Towers

Congo River Rapids at Alton Towers

Battle Galleons and Congo River Rapids Opening This Weekend at Alton Towers

Alton Towers

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Alton Towers Planning Documents Reveal New Walkthrough Experience for X-Sector

Alton Towers

Alton Towers 2026 Park Map

Alton Towers 2026 Map: Full Guide, Changes & What’s New

Alton Towers

SHORT BREAKS

Santa Sleepover at Alton Towers

Experience the Magic of Christmas with an Alton Towers Santa Sleepover

Offers

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Cheap Breaks to LEGOLAND Windsor: How to Save Big on Your Trip

Short Breaks

Woodland Lodges at Alton Towers Resort

Best UK Theme Park Staycations for May Half Term 2026

Short Breaks

Woodland Village lodges at LEGOLAND Windsor

What’s Included in a LEGOLAND Windsor Resort Short Break in 2026?

Short Breaks

Saw the Ride at Thorpe Park

Spring Into Thrills: The Ultimate Spring Break Returns to Thorpe Park

Short Breaks

Alton Towers Easter Short Breaks 2026: Deals, Hotels & What’s Included

Short Breaks

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

LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort Celebrates Incredible First Anniversary After Welcoming Millions of Guests

Fireline Redwood Officially Opens at Fraispertuis-City for the Park’s 60th Anniversary

Universal Kids Resort Officially Opens in Frisco, Texas

More Than One Million LEGO® Bricks Bring Copenhagen’s Harbour to Life at LEGOLAND® Billund

Fun Spot America Confirms Atlanta Theme Park Will Permanently Close in August 2026

Multisensory fine dining restaurant Eatrenalin awarded first Michelin star

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

Travel Offers

Deals and travel offers for UK travellers visiting theme parks worldwide, including airport parking, flights, hotels and holiday extras and more.

Short Break Offers

Discover the latest UK theme park short break deals, hotel packages and exclusive offers at Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington & more.