Topic: New for 2026

Lightwater Valley confirms Spinning Racer as a new spinning roller coaster for 2026, opening 28 March. Discover ride details, height restriction, and what it means for the park.

Bluey the Ride: Here Come The Grannies! completes first test run at Alton Towers featuring a huge 14-row train ahead of opening to guests.

Thorpe Park reveals first look at The Launchpad, a new recharge zone replacing Amity Beach, designed for thrillseekers to rest and refuel between rides.

Explore Chessington's new £15 million PAW Patrol land, featuring four thrill rides and the iconic Lookout Tower, bringing Adventure Bay to life in vibrant detail.

The world-first Bluey coaster at Alton Towers Resort will be officially known as “Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies!”

Crealy Theme Park & Resort has today unveiled plans for a major multi-million-pound investment that will bring two brand-new family thrill rides to the park in 2026 — marking the biggest expansion in its history.

Paultons Park unveils rethemed Raven trains

This February Half Term, Drayton Manor turns into a K-Pop playground! Music, dance, pop-up shows & a daily concert – fun for the whole family!

See 10 new construction photos showing Valgard: Realm of the Vikings taking shape at Paultons Park – the park’s boldest land yet.

Discover the most anticipated UK theme park additions coming in 2026, from new coasters and themed lands to family rides like Alton Towers’ Bluey coaster.

Discover how AVIKTAS Construction is transforming Blackpool's skyline with a towering structure rising to 138 feet. Stay updated on this impressive project.

The construction of the new Aviktas ride has taken a dramatic step forward this week, and the 138 foot structure is now standing ahead of its 2026 opening (which also happens to be Pleasure Beach's 130th birthday.)

Pleasure Beach Resort is offering an exclusive opportunity for a select number of thrill enthusiasts to experience this groundbreaking attraction before its public debut.

The £8.72M Aviktas ride arrives at Pleasure Beach Blackpool, promising an exhilarating experience skyward with epic coastline views, debuting in 2026.

Check out this exciting construction update on Chessington's brand-new PAW Patrol roller coaster

Discover Pleasure Beach's enchanting new ice show, 'Alice, Frozen in a Wonderland of Dreams,' blending fantasy, athleticism, and special effects for all ages.