Drayton Manor introduces car parking charge
Drayton Manor has introduced a car parking charge for the first time, at a rate of £2 per vehicle. Free parking had previously featured since the theme park’s founding, but…
Smartphone ticketing to be trialled at London Eye
The London Eye is to trial run a ticketing system which will enable smartphone users to purchase admission and fast track tickets. Lo-Q – the company that provides the virtual…
Lightwater Valley unveils 2012 events programme
Lightwater Valley’s Halloween event will be extended from two days to five next year, according to the Valley Mania fansite. It is also being reported that the park will extend…
Blackpool Pleasure Beach reports 4% rise in visitors
Vistors to Blackpool Pleasure Beach have increased by 4% this season, according to owners. A spokesman for the amusement park told the Blackpool Gazette: “While trading conditions in the leisure…
Alton Towers confirms half-term ride lineup
Alton Towers has revealed which rides and attractions will be in operation for their February half-term opening next year. Nemesis, Air and Oblivion are the major rollercoasters which will feature,…
Ride Rater Awards 2011: VOTE NOW
As we near the end of the theme park season for yet another year, we are asking you to cast your votes in our first awards. We are looking for…
Warwick Castle begins Merlin Annual Pass holder offers
Warwick Castle has launched a number of offers running until the end of the year for Merlin Annual Pass holders. The 20% discount on food, drink and shopping has been…
Merlin tests water over £309 ‘elite’ annual pass
Merlin Entertainments is undertaking market research over a new upper tier of annual pass, which would offer new benefits. The company has launched a survey questioning its current pass holders…