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Top 20 Summer Rides in the UK You Need to Experience in 2026

Discover the top 20 summer rides in the UK for 2026, including Hyperia, Aviktas, Nemesis Reborn, ICON and Valhalla. Plan your next thrill-filled day out!

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Top 20 Summer Rides in the UK You Need to Experience in 2026

Discover the top 20 summer rides in the UK for 2026, including Hyperia, Aviktas, Nemesis Reborn, ICON and Valhalla. Plan your next thrill-filled day out!

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

Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach

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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)

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ICON at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Hits Incredible 4-Hour Queue

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Longer Days, More Rides: Summer Opening Hours at Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington & LEGOLAND

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Take a Peek Inside the Alton Towers Archive in a Brand-New Limited-Time Summer Exhibition

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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

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 Birmingham: The Ultimate Guide

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

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Theme Parks Near Manchester: The Ultimate Guide for Thrill Seekers

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Hyperia at Thorpe Park

Theme Parks Near London: The Ultimate Featured Guide

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How Much Is Parking at Alton Towers in 2026? Full Price Breakdown

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Theme Parks Near Me: The Best UK Parks for Thrills, Families & Day Trips

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

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

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Tidal Wave at Thorpe Park

Thorpe Park Water Rides: Every Splash-Filled Ride You Must Experience

Visitor Guides

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Flamingo Land Recruiting Ride Hosts: Apply for an Exciting Theme Park Job

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

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SHORT BREAKS

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Best Family Hotels Near Chessington World of Adventures

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

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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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TRAVEL NEWS

After 33 Years, Kumba to Close Forever at Busch Gardens on August 2

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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

OTHER UK NEWS

Father’s Day Days Out Near London: 10 Brilliant Ideas for a Memorable Family Day

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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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Save money on UK attractions with the latest ticket offers, family deals and discounts for zoos, aquariums, museums, adventure parks and more.

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Discover the latest UK theme park short break deals, hotel packages and exclusive offers at Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington & more.