Alton Towers: Rita closure enters seventh week
Alton Towers' Rita rollercoaster remains closed for "essential maintenance" more than six weeks after it last operated. It last opened on 3 June 2025.
Tacotaria, Thorpe Park: Menu and prices
Tacotaria is a Mexican-inspired food outlet located at Thorpe Park since 2023. We take a glance at the restaurant’s main menu and prices as of July 2025.
Coney Beach Pleasure Park to close this year
Welsh amusement park Coney Beach Pleasure Park will close after this season, the Evans family owners have said. It will close in October 2025.
Alton Towers boss Sammut to leave park
Alton Towers chief Bianca Sammut has announced that she will leave the theme park later this year. She well leave at the end of September 2025.
Merlin CEO calls for shared ‘special treatment’
Merlin Entertainments chief executive Fiona Eastwood has called for any "special treatment" given to a new Universal theme park to be shared across the industry.
Universal UK: 377ft rollercoaster could be built
Planning documents for the proposed Universal theme park near Bedford state that a ride 377 feet tall could be built. The park could open in 2031.