Drayton Manor increased profits in 2025
Drayton Manor increased its pre-tax profits to £1.5 million in the year to 30 September 2025, its latest accounts show.
Alton Towers: Project Horizon inches forward
Alton Towers is continuing to move towards construction of the much-delayed Project Horizon rollercoaster. Plans first surfaced in 2022.
Lightwater Valley previously in ‘wrong direction’
The new owners of Lightwater Valley theme park in North Yorkshire have described the 'wrong direction' the park took under previous owners.
Merlin Entertainments reports £58m loss
Merlin Entertainments has reported operating losses of £58 million for the year 2025. Global attendance also fell by 2.3 million.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach: Aviktas to open 21 May
Blackpool Pleasure Beach has confirmed that its new flat ride Aviktas will open on 21 May this year.
John Burton leaves Merlin Entertainments
Theme park designer John Burton has announced that he has left Merlin Entertainments after almost 10 years.
Rumba Rapids: Thorpe Park closes water ride
Thorpe Park has announced that the Rumba Rapids water ride has been closed permanently. It opened in 1987.
Alton Towers car parking charge rises to £13
Alton Towers has increased its daily parking charge to £13 for the 2026 season. It was previously £10.