RideRater - UK Theme Park News
UK theme park news since 2010. We also provide statistics, awards, rumours and details of new rides and developments at the UK's major theme parks.
Feature articles include assessment, analysis and interviews by the RideRater team.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a world-renowned media organisation, particularly respected for its impartial news coverage. However, it could be argued that the corporation has somewhat overindulged in the…
Sensationalism of accidents involving rides is common with the media, particularly the tabloid newspapers. We take a look at some of the most memorable and unverified statements made in the…
by Michael Mander When two carriages collided on The Smiler the park claimed their top priority was ensuring the safety of the guests. It probably was. But close behind was,…
The old chained oak tree which lies close to Alton Towers - and is synonymous with local legend - has seen better days.
Thorpe Park launched its new maze attraction based on the reality TV series I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! late last month. It attempts to recreate the infamous ‘Bush…
by Peter Andrews After a long and arduous journey, which has seen the Scenic Railway become a victim of a suspected arson attack, alongside many battles with the previous owners…
During the recent celebrations for the Nemesis rollercoaster’s 21st anniversary, John Wardley and Nick Varney took questions from theme park enthusiasts. The ride’s designer and the Merlin Entertainments chief executive…
Having to pay for parking on top of admission is one of the theme park guest’s biggest gripes, but by how much do the charges vary? A significant number of…
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