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Merlin Annual Pass Summer Sale: £50 OFF Gold and Platinum Passes

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

Brean Theme Park

Mr Funshine Onesie Black

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Launches Extra 15% Off Summer Sale

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Santa Sleepover at Alton Towers

Experience the Magic of Christmas with an Alton Towers Santa Sleepover

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Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach

Great Yarmouth Makes List of the UK’s Best Thrill Seeker Locations

Great Yarmouth 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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Gears at Gulliver's World

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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What Happens When a Thunderstorm Hits a Theme Park?

What Happens When a Thunderstorm Hits a Theme Park?

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Santa Sleepover at Alton Towers

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Experience the Magic of Christmas with an Alton Towers Santa Sleepover

Riders scream with excitement on a blue roller coaster car traveling along bright green tracks outdoors at a theme park

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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

Gullivers valley Resort

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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”

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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

SHORT BREAKS

Santa Sleepover at Alton Towers

Experience the Magic of Christmas with an Alton Towers Santa Sleepover

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Legoland Windsor Hotel Entrance

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

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

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

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.

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