Alton Towers: Hex ride should reopen by autumn
Alton Towers divisional director Bianca Sammut has said that the Hex ride should reopen by this autumn. It has been closed since early in the 2023 season.
Universal UK: ‘Billions in economic benefit’
The construction of a Universal theme park in Bedfordshire would generate billions of pounds in economic benefits, its proposers have said.
Alton Towers: House and garden tour launched
Alton Towers is launching guided tours of its famous house and gardens this summer. They will cost £10 per person and last about two hours.
The Burger Index: Eye watering food price rises
We take a look at theme park food price rises in recent years, using the common cheeseburger as a basis for comparison. Data is from 2013 to 2024.
Hyperia closes again after testing stall
Thorpe Park's troubled Hyperia rollercoaster has been closed again after it stalled in morning testing. It opened to the public on 24 May.
Hyperia: Media coverage high after stoppage
There was high media coverage of the Hyperia rollercoaster stopping and leaving riders near its summit on Saturday. The park said there were no safety concerns.
Mixed results for UK Looping Group theme parks
Two UK theme parks (Drayton Manor and Pleasurewood Hills) owned by the French company Looping Group have reported mixed results in their latest accounts.
Thorpe Park reopens Hyperia after 18 days
Thorpe Park has reopened the Hyperia rollercoaster after it was closed for 18 days to allow for repairs to be made. Repairs have been carried out to its lift.