UK Theme Park Spy

Valhalla’s closure at Blackpool Pleasure Beach hits hardest in sunny weather, leaving guests without the park’s ultimate way to cool down.

The Curse at Alton Manor replaced Duel, but was it the right move? A look at fun vs immersion at Alton Towers.

Universal’s UK park could challenge smaller theme parks—will they adapt, compete, or struggle in a new era of big-budget attractions?

The Queen of Dreamland, she reigns supreme over the beachfront and is the oldest rollercoaster in the UK. Although she escaped major damage during World War II, a spate of terrible fires destroyed crucial parts of her structure in 1949, 1959 and again in 2008… along with the workshop, which – devastatingly – housed her original hand carved trains. The devoted local community worked together with Sea Change and the Heritage Lottery Fund to raise funds for her stunning renovation. And now, Dreamland's true sovereign has rised once again. You have to be over 1.25m to ride Scenic Railway How to submit a...

A little one’s dream! The Play Pod is the perfect area for children under 4yrs to play, interact and learn.

Discover how UK theme parks have evolved since the '90s! Explore thrilling rides, immersive experiences, and family-friendly attractions. Join us for a nostalgic journey!

Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s High Adventures are comprised of three experiences which involve an escorted and guided walk to the very top of some of the park’s tallest rollercoasters. The experiences are booked separately from the main park and take place in the evening once Blackpool Pleasure Beach has closed. Guests have a pre-walk presentation then are fitted for harnesses and safety equipment before climbing to heights of up to 235ft via the rollercoaster’s lift hill. Guests taking part in these experiences are made up of people from all ages and background but with one thing in common – a head...

Plan ahead Oftentimes, theme parks have discount codes offered online, and sometimes you can save money by purchasing a season pass or annual pass instead of single day admissions if you plan to visit an amusement park more than once during your trip. You can also get the benefits of being a pass holder, which most of the time includes free parking and discounts on food/merchandise saving you even more money. Also, purchasing passes that help cut your wait time in half time (ex. Fast pass, Quick Queue, Fast Lane) in advance will help because they usually sell out,...

More information coming soon! New ride to join a whole host of Dinosaur attractions including two world class roller coasters.

Stay at the epic LEGOLAND Resort Hotel or the enchanting LEGOLAND Castle Hotel, both fully themed and bursting with LEGO magic! Or stay at a nearby family-friendly hotel! All short break packages include:✓ An overnight stay in a LEGO®-themed room or nearby partner hotel✓ 1-Day entry✓ A delicious breakfast Guests staying in Resort accommodation also receive:✓ FREE LEGOLAND gift for each child†✓ LEGOLAND® character meet and greets✓ FREE parking and WiFi Build family memories!With over 30 rides and attractions to explore including favourites such as Flight of the Sky Lion, LEGO® City Driving School, NINJAGO® The Ride, and the Dragon! PLUS, you’ll even get to meet your favourite LEGOLAND Characters and take part...