A park five times more popular than Alton Towers
If all goes to plan, Britain could be on the verge of having a new theme park attracting 15 million people per year. That’s the bold vision of those behind…
2014 Trivia: Quiz of the year’s news
Try our quiz of 2014’s news and find out how much you were paying attention to the events of last year. The answers are given at the bottom of the…
How can you become a ride designer?
We take a look at how you might be able to become intricately involved with theme park rides.
Is Merlin tiring of its annual pass holders?
There was a time when Merlin Entertainments could not sell enough of its annual passes. However, there is increasing evidence that the number of people that use them to visit…
Merlin: A year on from public ownership
Early next month will mark a year since Merlin Entertainments become a public company and floated on the London Stock Exchange. It was much talked about for years before it…
Why do UK parks lag behind others in the world?
When it comes to theme parks – specifically the ‘theme’ bit – the UK staggers behind the rest of the world. The quality of theming at parks in Europe and…
How the media reported on the Ultimate deer hit
Nothing quite fires the imagination of sensationalist British newspapers as a rollercoaster accident, and Final Destination-cum-Stephen King references can emerge. Last weekend, when a juvenile deer was sadly killed after…
What is the future for independent theme parks?
The year is 2024 and Alton Towers is preparing to open its gates for the new season with its admission price of £69. The park remains Britain’s most popular theme…