Lea Cookson
Founder & Editor-in-Chief of UK Theme Park Spy.
Lea can be contacted at news@ukthemeparkspy.co.uk
Whether you're a theme park enthusiast or a casual visitor, UK Theme Park Spy offers valuable information and inspiration for your next park adventure.
Great Yarmouth’s Pleasure Beach £10 Locals Weekend Shows the Power of Lower Prices — But Is It Really That Simple?
Great Yarmouth's Pleasure Beach £10 Locals Weekend proved cheaper theme park tickets drive huge demand, but can attractions really afford lower prices long term?
Aramark UK Officially Commences Trading at Cadbury World
Aramark UK officially begins trading at Cadbury World, marking a major milestone and bringing new food and hospitality experiences to visitors.
Gulliver’s Theme Parks Launch New Froneri Ice Cream Partnership Across UK Resorts
Froneri UK partners with Gulliver’s Theme Park Resorts to launch Cadbury, Oreo and Smarties ice creams across all four UK family parks.
What’s Happening at UK Theme Parks This Week (Week of 11 May 2026)
Find out what’s happening at UK theme parks this week including park closures, new attractions and special events across the UK.
One-In-One-Out System Introduced at Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach
Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach has confirmed all £10 Locals Weekend wristbands have sold out, with limited walk-up entry available later today.
AVIKTAS Preview Day at Blackpool Pleasure Beach: Good Luck Avoiding Spoilers Today
AVIKTAS preview day at Blackpool Pleasure Beach is here — and avoiding spoilers for the park’s new gyro swing may be impossible.
Drakon at Paultons Park: Ride Guide, Height Restrictions & Accessibility
Ride Drakon at Paultons Park – discover height restrictions, accessibility info, ride details and what to expect.
Holiday World Opens Its Gates for an Incredible 80th Season Celebration
Celebrate 80 years of thrills at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari! Opening Day is here with coasters, fun & family memories
Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach Forced to Turn Away Guests During Packed Locals Weekend
Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach stopped walk-up entry during Locals Weekend after huge crowds exceeded expectations on a busy sunny day.
Save 50% on Adventure Golf at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Save 50% on the 18-hole Adventure Golf Course at Pleasure Beach Resort. Fun for families, couples & groups until Sept 2026.
Grandpa Pig’s Little Train to Close Briefly for Essential Maintenance
Guests visiting Paultons Park next week should be aware that Grandpa Pig’s Little Train in Peppa Pig World is scheduled to be closed for maintenance.
Ride Until 9PM at Thorpe Park Lates This May – Tickets from £39
Thorpe Park Lates brings sunset rides, 9pm opening hours, and thrilling May Bank Holiday fun with tickets from just £39 per person.
Drench Towers & Splash Safari Reopening at LEGOLAND Windsor This May
LEGOLAND Windsor’s Drench Towers and Splash Safari reopen on 22nd May 2026 with water slides, splash zones and DUPLO fun for families.
Book Blackout: Ritual Now – London Dungeon’s Limited-Time Horror Event
Experience Blackout: Ritual at the London Dungeon — an intense 18+ horror event with folk scares, immersive theatre and chilling rituals.
Pleasure Beach Resort release images showing new rides development ahead of opening
With under two weeks until Pleasure Beach Resort launches its record-breaking new ride, the park has shared fresh updates - including an exclusive look at the final stage of construction, taking shape on site.
Could Thorpe Park Get Another Major Coaster Before Universal United Kingdom Opens?
Could Thorpe Park build another major roller coaster before Universal UK opens in 2031? We explore the rumours, land options and likely timeline.
