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

Which UK theme park ride gets you the wettest? We compare Valhalla, Tidal Wave and Stormforce 10 to crown Britain's ultimate soaking experience.

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Pleasure Beach is home to 'Europe's best water ride' Valhalla

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

Which UK theme park ride gets you the wettest? We compare Valhalla, Tidal Wave and Stormforce 10 to crown Britain's ultimate soaking experience.

What’s Happening at UK Theme Parks This Weekend (11–12 July 2026)

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Grandpa Pig's Boat Trip at Paultons Park

Grandpa Pig’s Boat Trip Closed for Maintenance at Paultons Park Until 17 July 2026

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Serpent’s Curse at Paultons Park has now gone very vertical

Serpent’s Curse Construction Update: Paultons Park’s New Water Coaster Goes Vertical

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Global Cargo Eats Returns to Alton Towers for Summer 2026

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

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

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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

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

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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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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Thorpe Park Lates

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THORPE PARK Lates Return with Summer Sounds and 9pm Ride Time

Experience THORPE PARK Lates this summer with rides until 9pm, live DJs, sunset coaster rides and an unforgettable evening atmosphere.

Fantasy Island Fireworks

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

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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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SHORT BREAKS

Drayton Manor Hotel

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

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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

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Woodland Lodges at Alton Towers Resort

Best UK Theme Park Staycations for May Half Term 2026

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Woodland Village lodges at LEGOLAND Windsor

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

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Saw the Ride at Thorpe Park

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

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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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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

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

Universal Kids Resort Officially Opens in Frisco, Texas

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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