85 m. ago Inside eerie abandoned water park where 15 people died in party gone wrong

It's been a decade since the deadly incident saw 15 people die and hundreds more injured with severe burns as the theme park was ordered to shut immediately

Events

25 h. ago ‘We’re an antidote’: Boss of Legoland owner on the thrill of theme parks in a world of technology

Fiona Eastwood says real-life experiences that bring people together are vital amid a battle for attention in the digital eraArtificial intelligence is in the process of upending the business models of companies all over the world, but when it comes to the $100bn (£73bn) global theme park business the thrill of “big metal” rollercoasters is still the biggest draw.Fiona Eastwood, the boss of the sector’s second biggest operator, Merlin Entertainments, says that in a world dominated by battles over screen time it is real-life experiences that provide families with an “antidote to phones and digital technology”. Continue reading...

Science

52 h. ago First Universal theme park in UK hopes to build the tallest rides in Europe

Visitors to the theme park in Bedford are likely to see rides based on the studio’s most famous film franchises including Minions, Jaws and Jurassic Park

Politics

3 d. ago Abandoned £800m UK theme park set for huge overhaul but not everyone's happy

A huge theme park that once attracted half a million visitors in a single year has been left to rot for over a decade. However, it could soon be transformed into something completely different

Economics

4 d. ago Gulliver’s World 2025 overnight stay and theme park deal from £139 for four

The 2025 school holiday deal includes a family sleepover inside the Warrington theme park grounds – and prices start at £139 for four

Economics

4 d. ago Eerie pictures of abandoned Camelot theme park more than a decade after its closure

The theme park was a favourite among families from across the north west before it shut down

Politics

8 d. ago Popular UK theme park site could be transformed under new plans 15 years after it closed and was left to rot

A planning application has been submitted to turn the former theme park, which closed in 2012 after 30 years of operating, into 350 homes.

Politics

9 d. ago The enchanting French theme park just 40km from Disney that’s cheaper – and far less busy

With crowds flocking to Disneyland Paris, Matt Dennis and his nephew discover the comic book-themed park that leaves them just as spellbound

Politics

1 week ago Disney unveils spectacular plans... including a brand new US theme park

A fifth sprawling theme park is reportedly in the works, according to a new Comprehensive Plan 2045 from the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.

Politics

1 week ago Briton accused of staging Disneyland mock wedding with child is charged with fraud offences in France

Sex offender was arrested after alleged hiring of Disneyland Paris for fake ceremony with nine-year-old ‘bride’A British sex offender accused of staging a mock wedding with a child at Disneyland Paris has been charged with money-laundering and fraud offences in France.Jacky Jhaj, 39, who in 2016 was found guilty of sexual activity with two 15-year-olds, was arrested this weekend at Disneyland Paris after the theme park was hired for a private wedding. Staff are said to have called police when they saw that the “bride” in a wedding dress was a nine-year-old girl. Continue reading...

Society

1 week ago Theme park burned to the ground overnight – with only a clown's head remaining

The Fun House in Blackpool Pleasure Beach was an iconic attraction that entertained families for decades before it was destroyed in a catastrophic fire in 1991, with just a clown's head remaining

Events

1 week ago UK ministers line up £500mn transport package for Universal theme park

Scale of support for Comcast attraction a sign of government’s desire to attract inward investment

Politics

1 week ago British man arrested at Disneyland Paris after trying to marry girl, 9, in private wedding

A private event had been organised to take place in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at the theme park, but Disney cast members were alerted by the sight of a child.

Events

1 week ago 'Cursed' ghost town theme park in the hills lies abandoned with chilling explanation

The once-bustling amusement park is now an eerie bastion of faded splendour

Politics

1 week ago Eerie 'ghost town in the sky' theme park lies abandoned amid 'curse'

Ghost Town Village in the hills of North Carolina once thrived with thousands of visitors but is now a shadow of its former self with empty saloons, rotting wooden buildings, and rusting rides

Politics

1 week ago Disneyland Paris calls in police over alleged fake wedding with child ‘bride’

Police questioning two people as prosecutor says event at theme park was staged with girl aged about nine and actorsFrench police were questioning two people on Sunday after Disneyland Paris was hired for an alleged fake marriage ceremony involving a girl aged about nine.The theme park complex outside Paris had been hired for what was presumed to be a genuine private wedding early on Saturday morning before opening hours. Continue reading...

Society

2 w. ago 'World's best theme park' is just hours away from UK but has no rides

A travel enthusiast shared a clip from her trip to a theme park which has twice been named the best in the world, and it's all down to one surprising difference

Politics

2 w. ago Inside eerie abandoned UK theme park that drew thousands before rollercoaster horror

Ocean Beach in Rhyl, Wales, was a funfair that was a pioneer back in the '70s and '80s and was filled with revellers enjoying rides including a merry-go-round, bumper cars and spinning tea cups

Events

2 w. ago Alton Towers fans can get three months' entrance for less than a day pass price

A day pass to Alton Towers costs £68 at the gate but there's a way to get a full summer's worth at the theme park for a lot less

Politics

2 w. ago Alton Towers fans can get three months' entrance for less than the price of a day pass

A day pass to Alton Towers costs £68 at the gate but there's a way to get a full summer's worth at the theme park for a lot less

Politics