Alton Towers increased guest numbers in 2024
Alton Towers increased guest numbers in 2024, according to the park’s divisional director. In an end-of-year message, the park’s Bianca Sammut said that the number of people visiting in 2024…
Best New Addition 2024: Hyperia, Thorpe Park
The Hyperia rollercoaster is the winner of RideRater's Best New Addition award for 2024. We described its drop as like "freefalling off the end of the earth".
Best Park 2024: Thorpe Park
Thorpe Park is the winner of RideRater's Best Park award for 2024. It is the first time the park has won since 2016.
Alton Towers: Skyride seen testing
Alton Towers' Skyride cable car has been seen testing following two seasons of closure. It was last open to the public during the 2022 season.
Arrests following Birmingham ride accident
Two people have been arrested following a fairground ride accident in Birmingham city centre. They are men aged 55 and 21.
Ice Blast to become space-themed Launch Pad
Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Ice Blast tower ride is to be relaunched as the space-themed Launch Pad in 2025. It has been at the park since 1997.
Storm Darragh closes Winter Wonderland
Storm Darragh has forced organisers of London's Hyde Park Winter Wonderland to close the seasonal fairground on Saturday. The fair runs until 5 January 2025.
Blade: Alton Towers removes veteran ride
Alton Towers is retiring the Blade swinging ride after 44 years of operation. The Dungeon and Flavio's Fabulous Fandango are also leaving.