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.
10 Pictures of Vampire at Chessington World of Adventures
Fasten your seatbelts for a fangtastic family flight that everyone will be batty about, a must for all thrill fiends, from little vampires cutting their coaster teeth to big thrill suckers!
Thorpe Park and DFN Project SEARCH launch a life-changing supported internship programme for young adults with a learning disability
National SEND charity DFN Project SEARCH is launching an exciting new Supported Internship Programme at Thorpe Park Resort in Surrey, starting in September 2023
Big Dipper Refurbishment – Celebrating 100 Years of Operation
Big Dipper has officially reopened!
After nine months of Refurbishment works, the Big Dipper has had new paint in areas and maintenance on its track and structure.
Southport Pleasureland closed today due to bad weather
The park has taken the decision to close the park today (22nd July 2023) for guest "comfort and safety"
Remembering Whirlwind at Camelot
As you launched onto the track in your spinning carriage you experienced the terror of being caught up in a whirlwind!
BRAND NEW Themed Cabins at Thorpe Park
New for 2023 — themed rooms with 3 ride themes to choose from - THE SWARM, Stealth and Nemesis Inferno!
ALL NEW Fear Island at Fantasy Island
Prepare to be amazed by the jaw-dropping, blood-curdling attractions Fantasy Island have for you to enjoy in 2023.
Every Euro-Fighter Steel Roller Coaster in the UK
The first installation was Speed at Oakwood Theme Park, and since then another 2 have been built located at Thorpe Park and Adventure Island.
Oakwood: Summer Mania
Join in on the summer festivities with live DJ entertainment every afternoon.
Megafobia at Oakwood Reopens
In the summer of 2022 Oakwood undertook a £2M programme of retrack works on there famous wooden coaster.
Camel Creek Family Theme Park has gone into Administration but will remain open
The park appointed administrators from financial advisory firm Kroll on July 11.
Wipeout: The ONLY Vekoma Boomerang in the UK
Standing 120 feet tall, touching speeds of almost 50mph and pulling over 5-G's..
Merlin Entertainments: Car Charging Points to be Installed at Five Attractions During the 2023 Summer Season
To use the electric charging points, drivers can download the ChargePoint App before use from either Apple or Android app store or pay via contactless debit/credit card using an RFID card.
NEMESIS Retracking Update At Alton Towers
Get a glimpse of the incredible transformation of Nemesis with our photo updates.
BIG Birthday Weekend at Blackgang Chine
Visit Blackgang Chine as they throw an unforgettable Birthday Bash, for one weekend only on the 15th and 16th July!
