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.
Dreamland’s Scenic Railway permanently closed
Dreamland Margate has announced the permanent closure of its vintage rollercoaster the Scenic Railway. It first opened in 1920.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach gate price rises to £60
Blackpool Pleasure Beach has increased the 'on-the-day' gate price of its unlimited ride wristbands to £60.
Mellors has ‘ambitious’ Lightwater Valley plans
Lightwater Valley's new owners the Mellors Group have said they have "ambitious plans" for the North Yorkshire theme park.
Alton Towers still progressing Project Horizon
Alton Towers is continuing to progress plans for an indoor rollercoaster, which had been delayed from being built this year.
Mellors Group acquires Lightwater Valley
Nottingham-based Mellors Group has acquired Lightwater Valley from the Brighton Pier Group (BPG). Family-owned Mellors operates travelling rides at Nottingham’s Goose Fair and other major events, and also owns Fantasy…
‘More rides and variety’ coming to Pleasurewood
Pleasurewood Hills' new owners the Stokes family have spoken of intentions to bring "more rides and variety" to the theme park.
Merlin Entertainments credit downgraded again
Merlin Entertainments’ credit rating has been further downgraded amidst analyst conclusions of under-investment and “tired, less relevant” assets.