Review: Tales from the Towers book
This is the first time a book will have ever been reviewed on Ride Rater – even John Wardley’s autobiography was reported as merely news. However when we were approached…
Merlin’s new VIP annual pass: Worthy of £500?
Merlin Entertainments has announced a £500 ‘VIP’ annual pass, which offers an extensive number of benefits at its attractions. But how popular will uptake of the product be? We take…
Merlin Annual Pass priced at £105 in sale
Merlin Entertainments will offer its annual pass for £105 in its traditional post-Christmas sale starting tomorrow. The price represents a £54 (34%) saving on the price of a new ‘standard’…
Fire crews tackle Chessington blaze
Eight fire engines have attended a fire which broke at the Chessington World of Adventures theme park this morning. The emergency services were called at approximately 8:30am, with the blaze…
Thorpe Park to offer VIP ‘backstage tours’
Thorpe Park is to offer ‘backstage tours’ and rollercoaster lift hill walks as part of a new option to ‘VIP your day’ in 2014. The backstage tour package features an…
Volunteers helping Dreamland rise from ashes
by Peter Andrews After months – and indeed years – of legal proceedings, court cases and appeals, Dreamland Margate opened its doors on 16 November after an emotional ribbon cutting…