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

Opinion

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.

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Serpent’s Curse Construction Update: More Track Installed at Paultons Park

Pictures

Rhino Coaster at West Midlands Safari Park

Kids Go FREE This Summer at West Midlands Safari Park – Limited-Time Family Offer

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Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach Opens Brand-New Overplay Family Adventure Today

Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach

Big Dipper at Pleasure Beach

Big Dipper Closed for Planned Maintenance at Blackpool Pleasure Beach (20–22 July)

Ride Closures & Availability

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What’s Happening at UK Theme Parks This Weekend (18–19 July 2026)

Theme Park Weekly

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ICON at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Hits Incredible 4-Hour Queue

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

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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

TRENDING

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

Features

What Happens When a Thunderstorm Hits a Theme Park?

What Happens When a Thunderstorm Hits a Theme Park?

Features

Theme Parks in England: The Ultimate Guide to the Best Parks to Visit

Visitor Guides

Gulliver's World

Theme Parks Near Manchester: The Ultimate Guide for Thrill Seekers

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Sik at Flamingo Land

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

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Air in the Snow

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

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LATEST OFFERS

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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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Crock Drop at Chessington

Events

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

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Experience an adventure on the wild side at Chessington World of Adventures this summer with PAW Patrol, Tiger Rock, Mandrill Mayhem, shows and more!

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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

Jobs

Millennium, Fantasy Island, England

GLASTONSEA Full Line-Up Revealed for This Saturday at Fantasy Island

Events

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

Offers

Legoland Windsor Hotel Entrance

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

Short Breaks

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

Travel News & Advice Hotel Reviews

TRAVEL NEWS

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

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

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

UK Attraction Offers

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Theme Park Ticket Offers

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