Lightwater Valley records £148,000 loss in 2015
Lightwater Valley made a loss of £148,000 during the 2015 season, company accounts show.
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‘£25 million 10-year plan’ for Fantasy Island
The new owners of Fantasy Island amusement park have spoken of a £25 million investment as part of a 10-year plan.
2016 UK theme park season ends
The UK’s theme park season has ended, with most major attractions now closing until 2017.
Pleasure Island theme park closes down
Pleasure Island theme park in Cleethorpes has closed down after more than 23 years of operation.
Council criticised over Pleasure Island closure
The owner of the closing Pleasure Island theme park has accused the local council of a lack of support for tourism in Cleethorpes.
London attractions ‘suppressing’ Merlin profits
Merlin Entertainments has said the performance of its London attractions is “suppressing” company performance.
Pleasure Beach announces Mack rollercoaster
Blackpool Pleasure Beach has confirmed details of a new double-launching rollercoaster opening in 2018, following earlier leaks.
Alton Towers Smiler employee ‘under pressure’
A ride consultant has described an environment of “pressure” relating to ride downtime at Alton Towers as being a relevant factor in the Smiler accident.