The UK theme park season is now in full swing, with more parks reopening, major events continuing, and exciting new attractions launching.
From the final Alton After Dark of March to multiple park reopenings and Easter events beginning, here’s everything happening at UK theme parks this week.
Alton Towers Now Open Daily
Alton Towers Resort is now open daily as the 2026 season ramps up.
Guests can enjoy a full lineup of world-class attractions, including:
Bluey Ride Opens This Week
A major addition for families arrives this week at Alton Towers.
Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies! officially opens on 28 March 2026 in CBeebies Land.
Based on the hugely popular children’s show Bluey, the new attraction will be:
- The world’s first Bluey-themed rollercoaster
- Designed for younger guests and families
- A major new addition to CBeebies Land
This is expected to be one of the most in-demand new rides of the season.
Final Alton After Dark This Week
This week also marks the final Alton After Dark event of March.
The last dates are:
- 27 March 2026
- 28 March 2026
On these evenings, the park stays open until 8pm, giving guests one last chance (for now) to experience night rides on major coasters.
Adrenaline Weekend Continues at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool Pleasure Beach continues its popular Adrenaline Weekend events.
Taking place on:
- 28 March 2026
- 29 March 2026
Visitors can enjoy high-thrill rides including:
Drayton Manor Reopens for 2026 Season
Drayton Manor Resort reopens on 27 March 2026 for the main season.
Launching with “The Big Restart”, guests can enjoy:
- Favourite rides returning
- Family attractions across the park
- A fresh start to the 2026 season
New Ride Opening at Lightwater Valley
Lightwater Valley launches a brand-new attraction this week.
Spinning Racer opens on 28 March 2026, bringing:
- A fun family spinning coaster experience
- A new headline attraction for the park
- A boost to its family-focused offering
Thorpe Park Reopens This Week
Thorpe Park Resort reopens on 27 March 2026, operating from 10am–5pm.
Thrill-seekers can once again experience some of the UK’s most intense rides as the park kicks off its new season.
Easter Event Begins at Paultons Park
Paultons Park launches its Easter event this week.
Running from:
- 28 March to 12 April 2026
Guests can meet:
- Bobtail Bunny
- Betty Bunny
Perfect for families looking for a seasonal day out.
What to Watch This Week
- Alton Towers now open daily
- Bluey ride opens (28 March)
- Final Alton After Dark (27–28 March)
- Adrenaline Weekend at Blackpool Pleasure Beach (28–29 March)
- Drayton Manor reopening (27 March)
- Thorpe Park reopening (27 March)
- Spinning Racer opens at Lightwater Valley
- Easter event begins at Paultons Park
This is one of the biggest weeks of the 2026 UK theme park season so far, with multiple openings, events and new attractions all happening at once.
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