16 h. ago We live next to a derelict theme park plagued by ravers and anti

For over a decade, a medieval theme park has lay derelict, decaying and rotting. As indictments of 21st-century Britain go, Chorley's Camelot theme park is hard to top.

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2 d. ago Popular UK theme park to shut its gates for final time after 100 years of fun

A family run amusement park has shut down after running for more than 100 years – the family have taken to social media to release a heartbreaking statement as the park shuts its doors forever

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4 d. ago Elly Griffiths on Victorian London, Time Travel, and Her New Mystery, ‘The Frozen People’

Elly Griffiths on Victorian London, Time Travel, and Her New Mystery, ‘The Frozen People’  CrimeReads

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5 d. ago Pretty European city frozen in time where 'prices haven't changed in a decade'

Nestled almost two hours away from Munich and three hours from Frankfurt, Bamberg in Germany, is one of Europe's most picturesque, well-preserved, and affordable holiday hotspots.

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5 d. ago Huge new European theme park that ‘rivals Disneyland’ with epic rides and cheaper tickets

Hossoland has opened on the North Coast of Poland. Visitors there can explore four fantastical realms within Hossoland: the Dragon Valley of the Mines, the Land of the Vikings, the Kingdom of Baltambrya, and Mermaid City

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5 d. ago Universal reveals new UK theme park will have FOUR lands as more details unveiled

The resort in Bedfordshire is set to open in 2031 following an agreement brokered between the American company, the Government and the local council

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6 d. 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

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6 d. ago The newbuild estate frozen in time: Residents left staring at barren building site after 50 abandoned houses demolished when builder went bust

EXCLUSIVE: It's every new homeowners worst nightmare. The deed in their name, their property sealed and then: nothing. For the prospective residents of one new-build estate this was their reality.

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7 d. 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...

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8 d. 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

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1 week 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

1 week 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

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1 week ago Huge abandoned UK underground station frozen in time walked over by millions

A creepy underground station that has been left to rot for more than 30 years once played a vital part in protecting Brits from air ride strikes during both World Wars

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1 week 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

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1 week ago Do YOU want to retire in the sun? The top spots that will slash your tax bill by thousands

With UK inflation remaining stubbornly high and fiscal drag biting into your pension thanks to frozen income tax rates, it might be time to reflect on where to spend the rest of your days.

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1 week ago Where YOU can retire to a place in the sun and slash your tax bill by thousands

With UK inflation remaining stubbornly high and fiscal drag biting into your pension thanks to frozen income tax rates, it might be time to reflect on where to spend the rest of your days.

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2 w. ago The town abandoned by tourists: How once 'booming' seaside resort is now an 'utter disgrace' packed with ghost hotels

A once 'booming' seaside town which hosted Jimi Hendrix as a guest has become a ghost town with rotting hotels and an empty High Street as locals and tourists blast 'eye-sores' on the seafront.

Society

2 w. 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.

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2 w. 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

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2 w. 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.

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