The Easter holidays are now in full swing, and UK theme parks are operating at full capacity with longer opening hours, new ride launches, and busy parks across the country.
Here’s everything happening at UK theme parks this week.
Spinning Racer Officially Opens at Lightwater Valley
A major highlight this week is the official opening of Spinning Racer at Lightwater Valley.
A brand-new era of excitement roars into the park with this high-energy family coaster like no other.
The ride features:
- Twisting, turning spinning cars
- Sweeping bends and surprise drops
- A colourful and fast-paced experience for families
It’s one of the standout new additions for the 2026 season and a big step forward for the park.
Major Parks Open Daily with Extended Hours
Some of the UK’s biggest theme parks are now fully open for the Easter holidays with extended opening hours.
Open 10am – 6pm:
With schools on holiday, expect busy queues, lively atmospheres, and more across these parks.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach Open Daily
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is open daily this week from 10am – 5pm.
Visitors can enjoy a mix of classic and modern attractions, including:
- The Big One
- ICON
- Dora’s World Voyage
With Easter crowds building, it’s a great time for a seaside theme park day out.
Paultons Park Easter Event Continues
Paultons Park remains in full Easter swing, open from 10am – 5:30pm.
The park’s seasonal event continues, featuring:
- Meet & greets with Bobtail Bunny and Betty Bunny
- A lively spring atmosphere across the park
- Plenty of family-friendly attractions
This makes it one of the top Easter destinations for families in the UK.
What to Watch This Week
- Major UK parks open with extended Easter hours (10am–6pm)
- Spinning Racer officially opens at Lightwater Valley
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach open daily (10am–5pm)
- Paultons Park Easter event continues (10am–5:30pm)
- Peak Easter crowds building across all parks
With schools on holiday and all major parks open, this is one of the busiest and most exciting weeks of the 2026 UK theme park season so far.
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