Blackpool Pleasure Beach reports £522k loss
Blackpool Pleasure Beach has reported a £522,000 pre-tax loss in the year to 26 March 2023. The park also said attendances were down 20% during the period.
Bray Sea Life Centre in final day of opening
Bray Sea Life Centre will permanently close on Saturday, after 25 years of operation. All marine creatures are expected to be relocated to other centres.
False alarm over Blackpool Tower ‘fire’
A false alarm over a suspected fire at Blackpool Tower caused considerable disruption. It was later confirmed as orange netting flapping in high winds.
Photographer of the Year 2023: Jason Bush
Jason Bush has been named RideRater's Photographer of the Year for 2023, with his capture of the Storm Chaser rollercoaster at Paultons Park.
Merlin Entertainments’ biggest UK threat to date
We take a look at the possible impact on Merlin Entertainments of Universal building a theme park in the UK. Early plans emerged in December 2023.
Universal UK: Bedfordshire residents contacted
Universal has written to local residents in the area of a possible new theme park south of Bedford. The American company confirmed its plans this week.
Universal confirms early plans for UK theme park
Universal Studios has confirmed that it is in the early stages of planning a new theme park in the UK. A 480-acre site in Bedfordshire has been purchased.
‘Universal Studios Great Britain’ mooted
It is being reported that Universal is planning what could be a 500-acre theme park in the UK. 'Universal Great Britain' web domains have also been registered.