24 m. ago Get Alton Towers Easter Holiday tickets for £42 less than usual in deal that ends today

It's the perfect deal if you're looking to take your kids to the theme park in the Easter Holidays

Economics

21 h. ago EuroMillions winner Adrian Bayford who scooped £148million withdraws plans to build children's theme park on his sprawling country estate

The ex-postie scooped £148million on the lottery in 2012 with his then-wife Gillian.

Economics

22 h. ago Canada’s Marineland to rehome its whales and dolphins as it seeks a buyer

Conservationists voice concern that the Ontario theme park will struggle to find suitable homes for its animalsCanada’s embattled Marineland theme park is to raise money to “expeditiously” remove animals from its grounds, including the world’s largest captive beluga population, as it looks for a buyer. But a lack of available sanctuaries in the country suggests finding a home for stranded whales, dolphins and pinnipeds will be a daunting task.In February, the park won approval to divide its sprawling property so it can take out mortgages on separate parcels, with the aim of using the funds to keep the park operating and to move the animals. In documents filed to the city of Niagara, Marineland said the financing it had secured “requires the owner to remove the marine animals from the property expeditiously”. Continue reading...

Politics

23 h. ago Cricket legend Colin Cowdrey's son accuses neighbour of 'terrorising' him in bid to ruin sale of his £3.85m home

Film producer Jeremy Cowdrey even claimed the bizarre battle over a strip of land felt like water torture after he claimed she made his sprawling ten-acre country house unsellable.

Economics

26 h. ago Dolly Parton shares how she’s coping after husband Carl Dean’s death

Opening the 40th season of her theme park, Dollywood, the queen of country shared fond memories of her late husband after a difficult few weeks

Events

49 h. ago One of Europe's largest theme parks is set to open this spring

Hossoland, a fairytale-themed adventure land, is due to open on Poland 's northern coast on May 31.

Politics

3 d. ago Sad portrait of Justin Bieber at the 'happiest place on earth' with wife Hailey amid his spiraling torment

Its slogan is 'the happiest place on earth,' but even Disneyland didn't seem able to put a smile on Justin Bieber's face as he got a VIP tour of the theme park with wife Hailey Bieber and the Kid Laroi.

Politics

3 d. ago M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park to host special Preview Weekend to launch new season

To celebrate the occasion, visitors will be able to purchase a special discounted wristband for just £9.95 if purchased online, providing unlimited access to outside rides, excluding specialist rides and coin operated machines.

Politics

5 d. ago New Alton Towers ride Toxicator 'evacuated' and shut on first day following leak

Bosses at the theme park have confirmed the incident was due to a water pipe leak nearby

Events

5 d. ago Alton Towers fans say same thing as Toxicator ride opens to public

Alton Towers fans rejoice, as the Toxicator is finally open – but some people hoping to visit the theme park have made the same observation about the new attraction

Events

5 d. ago Jennifer Saunders and Adrian Edmondson's Absolutely Fabulous plans to turn £2million Dartmoor mansion into dream home complete with garden pavilion and pottery workshop are APPROVED after council row

The country's funniest couple have lived at their sprawling Grade II-listed £2million manor house in Dartmoor National Park for some 30 years.

Economics

6 d. ago Inside eerie abandoned water park left to rot 10 years after tragedy killed 15 people and injured 500

The once hugely popular theme park was rented out one night for a dance and music event where coloured powder exploded over the crowd, 'melting' party-goer's skin but now lies abandoned.

Events

7 d. ago Tampa Bay Rays withdraw from planned $1.3 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg, citing storms, delays

The Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday withdrew from a $1.3 billion ballpark project, citing hurricanes and delays that likely will drive up the proposal’s cost

Economics

8 d. ago US energy industry’s climate retreat is putting profits over people, advocates say

Oil giants retreat on climate pledges, embrace Trump-era fossil fuel policies at CERAWeek in TexasAt a major oil and gas conference in Texas this week, companies publicly retreated from their flashy climate pledges of years past, redoubling their commitment to planet-warming fossil fuels.The withdrawals illustrate the companies’ allegiance not to ordinary Americans, but to their shareholders and the climate-skeptical Trump administration, advocates said. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Deaths, drownings and 'blood everywhere'... inside 'world's most dangerous theme park'

From smashed teeth and broken bones to electrocution and even death, no-one was safe at the killer theme park

Events

9 d. ago M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park appoint John Murphy as sales and marketing manager

John will be responsible for managing the sales team as well as developing opportunities for the family leisure destination and the onsite four-star Alona Hotel.

Economics

1 week ago Aerial pictures show the state of the closed Oakwood theme park as rides are dismantled

What was once a thriving and lively tourist attraction has now become a ghost town

Politics

1 week ago Aerial pictures show the state of Oakwood theme park as rides are dismantled

What was once a thriving and lively tourist attraction has now become a ghost town

Politics

1 week ago Disneyland visitor sparks furious backlash over custom Mickey Mouse ears

One Reddit user took to a dedicated thread about the theme park to share an image of a man sitting on a tram wearing the controversial headgear.

Politics

1 week ago 'Devastated' locals blame new 'tourism tax' for sudden closure of huge theme park after four decades

The owners blamed rising costs, as the government hikes up minimum wage and national insurance contributions, as well as sharp fuel price rises.

Politics