Severe weather is disrupting October half-term at several UK theme parks and attractions, with closures and Halloween event cancellations affecting visitors planning a family day out this weekend.
With strong winds and heavy rain forecast across parts of the UK, visitors are being urged to check the latest opening information before setting off.
UK Theme Park Spy will keep updating this article throughout Saturday as further announcements are made.
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LiveLIVE UPDATES: Follow our live coverage below for the latest UK theme park closures, weather-related cancellations and reopening announcements. We’ll add confirmed updates as the situation develops.
Web Adventure Park: Outdoor Rides Closed on Sunday 25 October
Web Adventure Park has announced changes to its Halloween offering for Sunday 25 October due to forecast storm conditions and wind gusts exceeding 40mph.
The park’s outdoor rides will not operate, but the attraction will remain open, with its indoor play arena and Halloween entertainment continuing as planned.
What will be available?
Elphaba and Glinda shows and meet-and-greets
Dazzling Darren’s spooky magic shows
Halloween disco
Meet Dizzy the Degu
Huge indoor play arena
Entertainment will take place at the advertised times, either indoors or in the marquee if weather conditions allow.
Reduced admission prices
Children: £12
Adults: £6
Guests who have already booked can either transfer their booking to another date, subject to availability, or visit on Sunday at the reduced prices and receive a voucher for the difference between their original ticket price and the new admission price.
To arrange this, email info@webadventurepark.co.uk or speak to the team on arrival.
What about the outdoor attractions?
The park will continue monitoring conditions and hopes to open other outdoor attractions where safe, including the pumpkin patch and carving station, water pillow, bouncing pillows, outdoor role-play villages and laser tag.
Availability may change throughout the day depending on the weather.
Visitors are advised to check Web Adventure Park’s official updates before travelling.
Pleasurewood Hills Closed on Sunday 25 October Due to Strong Winds
Pleasurewood Hills has announced it will be closed on Sunday 25 October 2026 due to forecast very strong winds.
The decision has been made to protect the safety of guests and staff.
What happens to your tickets?
Guests with tickets booked for Saturday 24 or Sunday 25 October can reschedule their visit for another date during Pleasurewood Chills, which runs until 31 October 2026.
To rearrange your visit, email reception@pleasurewoodhills.com.
The park has apologised for any disappointment and looks forward to welcoming visitors back to Pleasurewood Chills soon.
Visitors are advised to contact the park directly if they need help changing their booking.
Wheelgate Theme Park Closed on Sunday 25 October
Wheelgate Theme Park has announced it will close on Sunday 25 October 2026 due to adverse weather conditions forecast.
The park says the decision has been made with the safety of guests and staff as its highest priority.
What happens to your tickets?
Guests with bookings for Sunday 25 October can transfer their tickets to another date during the 2026 season free of charge.
To rearrange your visit, email fun@wheelgatepark.com with your original booking reference and preferred new visit date. Alternatively, guests can log into their online account and change their ticket date, with administration fees waived.
Visitors are advised to contact Wheelgate Theme Park if they need assistance rearranging their booking.
Adventure Island: Fireworks Cancelled Tonight
Unfortunately, due to adverse weather conditions and high winds, tonight’s fireworks display at Adventure Island has been cancelled.
The fireworks are scheduled to return next Saturday at 7:30pm, weather permitting. Visitors are advised to keep an eye on Adventure Island’s official channels for further updates.
Web Adventure Park: Sunday Weather Update
Sunday’s weather isn’t looking great, and Web Adventure Park may have to close its outdoor area, potentially operating indoors only. The park is monitoring forecasts and will provide an update as soon as possible. Visitors may be offered ticket transfers or discounted indoor-only admission if the outdoor area closes.
Twinlakes Theme Park to Close on Sunday
Twinlakes Theme Park has announced it will be closed on Sunday 25 October 2026 due to forecast severe weather associated with Storm Boelo, expected between 10am and 5pm.
Xtreme Scream Park will remain open as normal, with all evening bookings remaining valid.
Guests with Twinlakes Theme Park tickets for Sunday can transfer their bookings to another date during the 2026 season free of charge. To rearrange, email info@twinlakespark.co.uk with your booking reference and preferred new date, or amend your tickets through your online account.
The park says guest and staff safety is its highest priority.
Fantasy Island Cancels Tonight’s Fireworks
Fantasy Island has cancelled tonight’s fireworks display due to high winds and safety concerns.
The free fireworks display has been rescheduled for Thursday 29 October at 6pm.
The good news is that Late Night Scares will continue as planned tonight, from 4pm until 10pm. Another free fireworks display is also scheduled for Saturday 31 October.
Visitors are advised to check Fantasy Island’s official channels for any further updates.
Flamingo Land Reschedules Fireworks Display
Flamingo Land has rescheduled this evening’s fireworks display due to the current weather conditions. The display will now take place tomorrow, Sunday 25 October.
Visitors with tickets for today who wish to reschedule should contact customerservices@flamingoland.co.uk to arrange a rebooking.
For other planned fireworks displays, drone shows and Stalk in the Park dates, visit Flamingo Land’s Halloween page.
Funland Hayling Island – Halloween event affected
Funland Hayling Island has also been affected by the unsettled weather, with its planned Fright Night event on Saturday 24 October postponed because of safety concerns.
Visitors should check directly with Funland for the latest arrangements and confirmation of any changes to normal park operations.
Brean Theme Park – Weather-related closure reported
Brean Theme Park in Somerset has also been reported as closed on Saturday 24 October due to the severe weather.
Visitors planning to attend the attraction during half-term should check the latest announcements directly with the park before travelling.
Blackgang Chine – Closed on Friday and Saturday
Blackgang Chine, on the Isle of Wight, has confirmed that it will remain closed on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 October because of the adverse weather.
The closures have also affected its popular Fiesta of the Dead Halloween event, which will not take place on either evening.
However, there is some good news for visitors. An additional Fiesta of the Dead date has been announced for Friday 30 October, alongside the planned dates of 27, 28 and 29 October.
The attraction hopes to reopen on Sunday 25 October, but visitors should check its official website for the latest information before travelling.
Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach – Daytime opening and Fairground Frights cancelled
Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach has also announced its closure for Saturday 24 October due to severe weather warnings.
Both daytime operations and the planned Fairground Frights Halloween event have been cancelled.
The decision will disappoint visitors who had planned to enjoy the seaside amusement park’s rides or attend its Halloween attraction during one of the busiest periods of the autumn season.
Visitors with affected bookings should contact the park for information about rearranging their visit.
Pleasurewood Hills – Closed Saturday 24 October
Pleasurewood Hills has announced that it will remain closed on Saturday 24 October because of forecast strong winds and heavy rain.
The closure will affect families planning to visit the Suffolk attraction during the October half-term holiday.
Visitors holding tickets for Saturday have been advised that their tickets will be transferred to Sunday 25 October.
Guests should check the attraction’s latest announcements before travelling, as opening arrangements may be affected by changing weather conditions.
Barry Island Pleasure Park Closed
Barry Island Pleasure Park has now joined the growing list of UK attractions affected by today’s severe weather.
With strong winds and heavy rain disrupting October half-term plans, visitors are urged to check directly with attractions before travelling.
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UK Theme Park Spy will continue to monitor official announcements and update this live report as further closures, ride suspensions and changes to opening plans are confirmed.
Visitors planning a theme park trip should check the attraction’s official website or social media channels before travelling, as weather conditions and operating arrangements can change at short notice.
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