8 h. ago I took my children to the Dutch theme park that’s a quieter, cheaper alternative to Disneyland Paris – and they preferred it

With reasonably priced accommodation, a whimsical fairytale theme and barely any queues, Efelting has a lot to offer British families, finds Zoe Griffin

Politics

14 h. ago Half term holiday ideas: Gulliver's Valley Resort Stay & Theme Park Entry Family from £139

Wondering what to do with the kids during the half term holidays ? We've got you covered.

Society

3 d. ago Abandoned UK theme park to be reopened and transformed with new rides

The theme park was initially forced to close its outdoor rides due to “rising costs”, but has now revealed exciting plans to reopen as an adventure park featuring a complete overhaul and transformation of the existing structures.

Politics

4 d. ago Travelers face more expensive flights to summer hotspot as new theme park opens

Universal’s Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Florida, opens on May 22

Transport

4 d. ago Disney theme park ferryboat carrying holidaymakers in 'shock' crash into dock

It's a place of magic and joy that thousands of holidaymakers from around the world flock every day but one ferryboat sailed in a less than smooth manner, crashing into the dock on arrival

Events

5 d. ago The £346million theme park that wanted to be 'England's Disneyland'

If Brits want to go to Disneyland, they need to travel to Paris, at the very least - but the UK almost had a rival theme park built in the 1980s, modelled on Disney World's Epcot.

Economics

6 d. ago Moment teenager is flung from theme park pendulum ride as others cling on for dear life

The ride completed a 360 degree turn and then turned clockwise but the young boy was left clinging onto the ride and then fell from a height of about one and a half to two metres

Politics

6 d. ago RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: No World Wars, no World Cup, no pub and vegan

Plans to build a theme park in Oxfordshire celebrating Britain's vibrant history have run into fierce opposition from locals. Villagers in Bucknell fear it would wreck their rural idyll.

Events

7 d. ago Terrifying moment boy, 13, thrown from theme park ride after falling from seat

Eyewitnesses watched in horror as the 13-year-old lad fell from the ride, landing hard on the ground, breaking a leg and two fingers at the Jatim Park in Indonesia

Events

7 d. ago Boy, 13, thrown from theme park ride after desperate attempt to cling on

Eyewitnesses watched in horror as the 13-year-old lad fell from the ride, landing hard on the ground, breaking a leg and two fingers at the Jatim Park in Indonesia

Politics

9 d. ago Inside incredible European theme park 'better than Disneyland' with tiny queues

PortAventura in Spain is a fraction of the size of Disneyland Paris, but welcomes five million guests a year who say it's the best theme park they have been to

Politics

9 d. ago Universal Epic Universe is the theme park resort's biggest bang yet in Florida

From Harry Potter to Super Mario Bros

Politics

1 week ago First look at Disneyland's new World of Frozen and Lion King attraction as theme park unveils unprecedented 'magical' transformation

Disneyland Paris has finally given fans a sneak peek at what's coming to the resort, as one of its two theme parks undergoes a huge transformation.

Politics

1 week ago UK Universal Studios theme park to feature Lord of the Rings rides and Hobbit pub

Hobbit-obsessed Lord of The Rings fans may soon be able to visit Frodo Baggins' home and have a jar in the Shire's Green Dragon Inn before hopping on Gandalf's rollercoaster at the planned theme park

Politics

1 week ago First attractions at new British Universal theme park set to star James Bond and Paddington

A source has revealed James Bond, Lord of the Rings and Paddington are set to be among the first attractions at the new Universal theme park, but one big fan favourite has been left out of the fold. 

Politics

1 week ago First attractions at new British Universal theme park set to star James Bond and Paddington

A source has revealed James Bond, Lord of the Rings and Paddington are set to be among the first attractions at the new Universal theme park, but one big fan favourite has been left out of the fold. 

Politics

1 week ago Aston Villa players react as wrong anthem heard before PSG thriller in Champions League

Pulsating quarter-final second-leg tie at Villa Park was initially preceded by the Europa League theme in blunder

Sport

1 week ago Disneyland Paris gives first look inside Frozen theme park and it looks magical

The World of Frozen is taking shape at Disneyland Paris with the final parts of the North Mountain, which will be the centrepiece of the new area, now in place

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Medical calamity’: dozens of Dutch sperm donors fathered at least 25 children

Discovery that clinics have been breaking rules raises genetic risks in such a small, densely populated countryAt least 85 sperm donors in the Netherlands have fathered 25 or more children, the national gynaecology and obstetrics organisation has said, after a new registration system showed fertility clinics have been breaking existing rules on sperm donation for decades.The NVOG said on Monday that some clinics had deliberately used sperm batches more than 25 times, exchanged sperm without the necessary paperwork or donors’ knowledge, and allowed the same donors to donate sperm at multiple clinics. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Universal Studios risks bitter travellers row over UK theme park location

Universal announced plans to expand their dynasty into Europe for the first time recently, with their British venture planned to open in Bedford in 2031.

Events