Merlin to challenge use of ‘Calcutta Eye’ name
Merlin Entertainments has revealed that it plans to oppose the naming of a planned ferris wheel in India as the ‘Calcutta Eye’. The British company claims the ‘Eye’ brand as…
Chip serving record broken at Adventure Island
The record for the world’s largest portion of chips has been broken at Adventure Island in Southend. 448kg of chips were piled into a giant chip box at the theme…
Pleasure Beach slashes summer wristband price
Pleasure Beach Blackpool has slashed the price of its unlimited ride wristbands by £5, in an offer that will last throughout July and August. From Friday, adult wristbands can be…
Adventure Island targets biggest chip portion record
The record for the world’s largest portion of chips is hoping to be broken by an Adventure Island restuarant. On Wednesday, the Traditional Fish and Chip Shop at the Southend-based…
Competition: Win a Lightwater Valley model van
In our latest competition, we are giving you the chance to win a discontinued Lightwater Valley model van. Made by Matchbox in around 1987, these items are becoming harder to…
Thieves steal birds of prey from Lightwater Valley
Three birds of prey are missing following a break-in at the Talon Falconry, adjacent to Lightwater Valley. One adult and two infant Harris Hawks were reportedly stolen from the attraction…
Merlin building Legoland Discovery Centre in Tokyo
A Legoland Discovery Centre will open in the Japanese capital Tokyo next year, under plans announced by Merlin Entertainments today. The 1.2 billion yen (£9.3 million) attraction is the latest…
Previewing the Blackpool Tower Dungeon
As the 1 September opening date for the Blackpool Tower Dungeon nears, we take a look at what ghastly goings on will feature inside. For those that have visited the…