Summer is well underway, with UK theme parks welcoming visitors for another busy week of rides, live entertainment and seasonal events. Here’s everything happening at UK theme parks this week.
Windy Castle Ride Closed at Paultons Park
Visitors to Paultons Park should be aware that Windy Castle Ride remains closed for scheduled maintenance.
The attraction is expected to remain closed until:
- 12 July 2026
All other major attractions, including VALGARD: Realm of the Vikings and Peppa Pig World, remain open.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience Continues at LEGOLAND Windsor
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience continues at LEGOLAND Windsor this week.
Families can enjoy football-themed activities alongside the park’s fantastic selection of rides and attractions, making it a great summer day out for football fans and LEGO lovers alike.
Rock ‘n’ Rumble Comes to Drayton Manor
Drayton Manor is hosting its Rock ‘n’ Rumble event on:
- 11 July 2026
- 12 July 2026
Guests can look forward to a weekend packed with high-energy entertainment, larger-than-life characters and plenty of country-style fun.
Highlights include a fantastic Shania Twain tribute act, performing many of the singer’s biggest hits to provide the perfect soundtrack for a summer day at the park.
Lightwater Valley Closed on Friday
Lightwater Valley will be closed on Friday 10 July 2026.
The park is expected to operate as normal on its scheduled opening days either side of the closure.
Extended Opening at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool Pleasure Beach will be open with extended hours on:
- Wednesday 8 July 2026
- Opening hours: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Visitors can enjoy even more time on the park’s famous rides and attractions during the longer summer opening day.
Diggerland Now Open Daily
Great news for construction fans as Diggerland is now open daily across all four UK parks for the summer season.
Whether you’re visiting Kent, Devon, Durham or Yorkshire, guests can enjoy driving, digging and operating real construction machinery alongside a range of family attractions.
What to Watch This Week
- Windy Castle Ride remains closed at Paultons Park until 12 July
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience continues at LEGOLAND Windsor
- Rock ‘n’ Rumble at Drayton Manor (11–12 July)
- Lightwater Valley closed on Friday 10 July
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach open 10:00am–8:00pm on Wednesday 8 July
- Diggerland now open daily across all four UK locations
With summer in full swing, this week offers a great mix of special events, extended opening hours and family fun across the UK’s theme parks.
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