Thorpe Park to replace Angry Birds Land
Thorpe Park is removing the Angry Birds Land themed area after almost ten years at the park. A new, non-IP area will be launched in 2024.
Skegness Pleasure Beach founder Botton dies
Jimmy Botton, the man who founded Skegness Pleasure Beach in its current form, has died at the age of 86. He bought the site in 1965 from Billy Butlin.
Retro Squad rides to leave Alton Towers
The temporary flat rides known as the Retro Squad are to leave Alton Towers at the end of this season. They were introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thorpe Park to re-brand in 2024
Thorpe Park is expected to rebrand itself in 2024, after several hints were released relating to the park's logo. It has been in place since 2008.
Hyperia: 2024 rollercoaster goes vertical
Hyperia - Thorpe Park's 2024 rollercoaster - has had the first of its supports installed at the Surrey theme park.
Nottingham and Hull: The entwined ancient fairs
Both about a millennia in age, the giant fairs of Nottingham and Hull were officially recognised more than 700 years ago. We take a glance at their histories.
Hyperia: Thorpe Park rollercoaster named
Thorpe Park has confirmed that the name of its new rollercoaster will be Hyperia. Opening in spring 2024, it will be the UK's tallest rollercoaster.
Review: Nottingham Goose Fair (2023)
We review the historic Nottingham Goose Fair event as it opens for 2023. It as at the city's Forest Recreation Ground until 8 October.