18 m. ago Man in his 30s is rushed to hospital after being stabbed at UK theme park: Four arrested

North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened at Flamingo Land Resort in Kirby Misperton just after 1am near the onsite store.

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66 m. ago Man in his 30s dies after riding rollercoaster at new Universal theme park

Just months after the theme park was opened, a man in his 30s passed away after riding a much-loved roller coaster at Epic Universe – part of Universal Orlando

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1 hour ago Revealed: The UK's theme park of the year is a surprising tourist attraction in Hampshire

The UK's theme park of the year has been crowned - and it's not where you might expect.

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3 h. ago Dolly Parton misses theme park announcement due to health issue

The ‘Jolene’ singer was scheduled to appear at Dollywood in Tennessee Wednesday night

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3 h. ago ‘Tragic event’ leaves visitor dead on roller coaster at Orlando’s Universal theme park

It is unclear what made the person become unresponsive

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5 h. ago Dolly Parton sparks concern as doctor issues warning over health 'problem'

Country music icon Dolly Parton has been forced to cancel a public appearance at her Dollywood theme park after a doctor advised the singer not to travel due to a health issue

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49 h. ago Couple can't get over Nintendo theme park experience that's like 'new dimension'

A couple who travelled to Universal Studios in Japan were left stunned after arriving at the theme park and seeing the Super Nintendo World, with thousands of others left in awe since watching the clip

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3 d. ago Glasgow Christmas markets to relocate as theme park giant steps in

George Square, which usually hosts the Christmas lights switch-on and a market, is closed for refurbishment until August next year.

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3 d. ago Theme park attraction specialist's one thing you should never do during a visit

James Mundy, creative theming and scenic manager at Alton Towers Resort, has shared his top tips for getting the most out of a scare maze when visiting a theme park

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3 d. ago 'I visited Disney World in Florida and was taken aback by worrying detail'

One Disney fan took a trip to the Orlando theme park after reports that people were abandoning it in droves – what he found took him by complete surprise

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3 d. ago A heaving Bridgerton cleavage or bloody decapitation? What your favourite era of history says about you | Emma Beddington

A survey has found people would rather travel back in time than to the future. I consulted historical experts to find out what that meansFifty-eight per cent of us would rather travel to the past than the future, according to a new YouGov poll, which will, I suspect, surprise no one: better the devil you think you know than whatever fiery apocalypse awaits a few centuries hence. We also prefer the past, I think, despite the bloodshed and absence of analgesia, because we’re so relentlessly served our own history, from the medieval murk of King & Conqueror to the heaving cleavage of Bridgerton. Last week the new Downton film hit cinemas, and I also spotted that Puy du Fou, the gory and immersive French historical theme park, is getting a Cotswolds offshoot. Great news for people who enjoy their history with tiaras, oyster forks and ultra-low-stakes scandal, but also those who prefer blood spatter, decapitations and explosions.There’s something for everyone, which is good, because ...

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4 d. ago Horror king reveals tragic reason his daughter is involved in haunting theme park work

EXCLUSIVE: John Murdy is the creative horror genius behind decades of terrifying work in Universal Studios Hollywood, so I caught up with him to discuss secrets from this year's Halloween event

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8 d. ago Winter Wonderland 2025: First tickets go on sale for this year's Christmas theme park

This year’s event boasts more than 150 rides and attractions

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9 d. ago Riders evacuated from theme park’s roller coaster days after boy scales monorail

Riders were evacuated from Hersheypark's Comet roller coaster on Sunday, 7 September, days after a boy scaled a monorail at the theme park.

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9 d. ago Inside the £600 million immersive theme park coming to the UK

Offering a very different kind of thrill to what theme park goers are normally served up, Oxfordshire-bound French attraction Puy du Fou isn't for the faint-hearted.

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1 week ago 'I've been to over 20 theme parks in the world and this UK one is best

This theme park offers classic rollercoaster thrills, immersive rides, and the world's best water attraction.

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1 week ago Barcelona star accuses Disneyland Paris of racism after 'disgraceful' mascots ignore son

Barcelona star Raphinha has accused Disneyland Paris of racism after claiming his son was snubbed by staff at the theme park when he asked for a hug from a mascot, while 'all white children get hugs'

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2 w. ago Famous French theme park submits plans for £600m Oxfordshire site

If approved, the UK park will open in phases from 2029

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2 w. ago One of UK's best Halloween events returns to abandoned theme park with new scare zones

The scare experience promises to be 'more terrifying than ever'

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2 w. ago Five takeaways from ‘world class’ Universal Studios theme park planned for UK

Bosses promise thousands of jobs will be created with millions of visitors

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