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NEWThe Long Wait Until Spring: Theme Park Fans Enter the Off-Season

Theme park fans face the long winter wait as UK attractions close for the off-season, Christmas events begin and excitement builds for spring 2027.

Opinion

NEWThe Long Wait Until Spring: Theme Park Fans Enter the Off-Season

Theme park fans face the long winter wait as UK attractions close for the off-season, Christmas events begin and excitement builds for spring 2027.

Legoland Windsor Resort entrance with colorful towers and a snowman mascot in a black top hat and red scarf in the foreground.

NEWWhat’s Happening at UK Theme Parks This Week (Week of 09 November 2026)

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NEWMerlin Annual Pass Black Friday Sale 2026 – Save Up to £70 Per Person on a Year of Theme Park Adventures

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NEWChessington World of Adventures Evacuated as Police and Sniffer Dogs Attend Resort

Chessington World of Adventures

Watch: Alton Towers Fireworks Spectacular 2026 Lights Up the Sky

Alton Towers

Pleasurewood Hills Hails “Fantastic” First Season Under New Ownership as Exciting 2027 Plans Teased

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The World of David Walliams Permanently Closes at Alton Towers

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Paultons Park Reduced-Rate Weekends: Your Complete Ride Availability Guide

Which UK Theme Park Ride Has the Longest Queue Right Now? Here’s Our Latest Queue Watch!

How Do Theme Park Monorails Work? The Technology Behind These Elevated Rides

How Do Rollercoasters Launch From 0 to 60 mph in Seconds?

How Do Rollercoaster Brakes Work? The Science Behind Stopping a Rollercoaster

Thorpe Park Ride Weather Restrictions Guide: Wind, Temperature and Rain

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NEWThe Long Wait Until Spring: Theme Park Fans Enter the Off-Season

Alton Towers Has Absolutely Blown Me Away With Across the Altonverse!

Why Alton Towers Fireworks Has Become a Must-Visit Event

Screams, Spooks and Rollercoasters – A Halloween Poem for UK Theme Parks

What Makes a Theme Park Worth Visiting Again and Again?

Journey to Hell: Visitors Want More Rides Open at Night as Deadline Maze Leaves Some Confused

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Adventure Island From Above: See the Theme Park From the City Wheel

Inside Drayton Manor’s Blazing Halloween – See the Event in Pictures

Chase’s Mountain Mission at Chessington – In Pictures

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Events

NEWChessington Christmas 2026: Opening Dates, Rides and Closures

Chessington reveals its Christmas 2026 operating information, including opening dates, available rides, maintenance closures, festive shows and ticket prices.

Adventure Island Announces 50% Off Christmas Wonderland Tickets for Opening Weekend

Events

Meet Klaus, the Master of Journey to Hell

Journey to Hell Returns to Blackpool Pleasure Beach in October 2027 – Dates Revealed

Events

Fireworks Displays and Extra Ride Time Coming to Three UK Theme Parks on 7 November 2026

Events

Ancient Forest Twi-LIGHTS Returns to Landmark Forest Adventure Park for Winter 2026

Events

SHORT BREAKS

Chessington Minecraft Hotel: Everything We Know So Far

Short Breaks

Step Inside Thorpe Park’s Brand-New Fright Nights® Themed Rooms

Short Breaks

Thorpe Park 2027 Short Breaks: Prices, What’s Included and How to Book

Short Breaks

Hotels Near Thorpe Park for Fright Nights 2026 – Where to Stay

Short Breaks

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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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NEWParc Astérix Reveals Major Greek-Themed Expansion for 2027 – Is It Time to Plan a Trip to France?

NEWAre American Theme Parks Really Better Than UK Theme Parks?

Planning a Trip to California? Why Theme Park Fans Should Visit Great America Before It Closes

Inside Stunt Pilot at Silverwood Theme Park – Discover This Unique Single-Rail Rollercoaster

And They’re Off! Kentucky Kingdom Announces Record-Breaking Midnight Showdown Roller Coaster for 2027

Kentucky Kingdom Announces Happy Valley Farm – New Family-Themed Land Coming in 2027

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Merlin Annual Pass Black Friday Sale 2026

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