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Thorpe Park Lates 2026: from £32pp when booked in advance

Opinion

Why Valgard and Aviktas Make May 2026 a Must-Visit Month for Theme Parks

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There’s hype… and then there’s what’s about to happen in May 2026. Within the space of just five days, the UK theme park scene gets two major new attractions.

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Viking-themed amusement park entrance with a large carved rock and wooden buildings behind a roller coaster framework.

Opinion

Why Valgard and Aviktas Make May 2026 a Must-Visit Month for Theme Parks

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There’s hype… and then there’s what’s about to happen in May 2026. Within the space of just five days, the UK theme park scene gets two major new attractions.

Dragon's Apprentice at LEGOLAND Windsor

Dragon’s Apprentice Closed Throughout May for Maintenance

Ride Closures & Availability

Ripley’s Believe It or Not

50% OFF Ripley’s Believe It or Not! – Blackpool School Holiday Deal

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Icon at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Best Mack Coasters in the UK: Engineering Excellence Meets British Thrills

Features

AVIKTAS Merchandise

A New Era Begins… Introducing the First Aviktas Merchandise Drop

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

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Did You Know: Thorpe Park was the first park in the world to build a 10-loop rollercoaster

Your Guide to Frontier Falls at Drayton Manor

5 Fun Facts About Paultons Park

Your Guide to The Haunted Manor Event at Drayton Manor Resort

5 Reasons Why February Half-Term Is a Great Time to Visit Theme Parks

10 Pictures of Vampire at Chessington World of Adventures

OPINION

Be Honest: Would You Remove an Old Classic to Build a World-Class Coaster?

Why Family Rides Deserve More Respect at Major UK Parks

Are Launch Coasters Better Than Traditional Lift Hill Rides?

Is Aviktas Overhyped? Honest Thoughts

Upside-Down Houses at Theme Parks: Novelty or Necessity?

Do Record-Breaking Coasters Actually Matter?

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Woodland Lodges at Alton Towers Resort

Short Breaks

Best UK Theme Park Staycations for May Half Term 2026

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Best UK theme park staycations for May half term 2026, including Alton Towers, LEGOLAND, Chessington & more family-friendly breaks.

Nemesis Reborn at Alton Towers

Twilight at the Towers Arrives at Alton Towers This May

Events

Odyssey on the Cobra Roll at Fantasy Island

The Bank Holiday Weekend is Almost Here… Head to Fantasy Island

Events

Drayton Manor Christmas 2025

Drayton Manor May Bank Holiday 2026: Fireworks, Night Rides & More

Events

Seaside amusement arcade with a rounded white building, tall sign towers, and colorful lights by the promenade on a sunny day.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach to Unveil New Aviktas Merch at Free Fashion Show

Events

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

SPOTLIGHT

Ripley’s Believe It or Not

50% OFF Ripley’s Believe It or Not! – Blackpool School Holiday Deal

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Four armored riders on horseback in a sunlit forest, wearing fur cloaks and leather armor, ready for battle.

Viking Raiders Storms Warwick Castle in 2026: A Bold New Era of Live Entertainment

Other UK News

Warwick Castle Short Break Deal: Get a Second Day FREE

Other UK News

Rita at Alton Towers

2nd Day FREE Theme Park Breaks: Don’t Miss This Limited-Time Deal

Merlin Entertainment

SIK at Flamingo Land

This Flamingo Land Ticket Deal Is Too Good to Miss

Flamingo Land

TRAVEL NEWS

Drop tower attraction Hooghmoed opens at Efteling

Step Inside the Forbidden Chamber: Movie Park Germany’s New Attraction

LEGOLAND Resorts Unveils Exciting FIFA® World Cup 2026 Celebration

LEGOLAND Parks Around the World: The Ultimate Guide for LEGO Fans

A Game-Changer for European Theme Park Dining Arrives at PortAventura World

Walibi Holland is fully focusing on the Summer Season and Introduces Summer Saturdays

OTHER UK NEWS

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

Viking Raiders Storms Warwick Castle in 2026: A Bold New Era of Live Entertainment

Opinion: Why Britain’s Seaside Piers Still Matter More Than Ever

Warwick Castle Short Break Deal: Get a Second Day FREE

Mellors Group Backs Urgent Calls to Improve Nottingham–Skegness Rail Service

Cadbury World Unveils Giant ‘Mega Mini Egg’ for Easter 2026

Gulliver’s Valley Stay & Theme Park Entry Deal (Up to 48% Off)

2nd Day FREE Theme Park Breaks: Don’t Miss This Limited-Time Deal

Now’s your chance to double the fun for less with an incredible 2nd Day FREE short break offer across some of the UK’s biggest attractions!