29 h. ago Schoolgirl gets £27,000 payout after her leg was seriously injured on ride at UK theme park

Formal legal proceedings were sparked but the dispute took three years to be settled, the 16-year-old's solicitors said.

Economics

33 h. ago Confused families blast major UK theme park for announcing admission fees have been axed

One of Britain's biggest theme parks revealed its plans to remove admission fees today - but the April Fool's joke has confused families grappling with the cost of living crisis.

Events

36 h. ago Girl gets £27,000 after suffering serious leg injury on Barry Island ride

The girl received the settlement after her family took Barry Island Pleasure Park to court following the incident on the Crazy Fun House ride in 2022

Economics

38 h. ago European theme park is rated 'better than Disneyland' with tiny queues and Europe's tallest and fastest roller coaster

This European theme park is stealing the top spot from Disneyland Paris for its short queues - and is also home to Europe's tallest and fastest roller coaster.

Politics

64 h. ago Tenerife issues warning as tourists turn beauty spot ‘into a theme park’

Locals claim the area is being transformed into the 'Spanish Machu Picchu'

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66 h. ago Tragic final moments as theme park visitors pulled into ride machinery and crushed

Four adults were killed on a River Rapids theme park ride as terrified kids watched the horror unfold.

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3 d. ago Is this the end of the ride for Blackpool Pleasure Beach? How iconic British theme park is being forced to close rides after suffering £2.7million loss amid seaside resort's slow decline

The coastal resort of Blackpool has suffered deeply in recent decades ever since holidaymakers began swapping the Lancashire town for cheap package holidays in Europe in the 1960s.

Economics

4 d. ago Horrific final moments of theme park goers dragged slowly into machinery and crushed

Four adults died on a River Rapids theme park ride that left children screaming in horror at the gruesome sight

Politics

4 d. ago Murky dolphin deaths at Florida theme park prompt law enforcement raid

State investigation under way at Gulf World after four dolphins have mysteriously died in past six monthsWildlife officials and law enforcement officers have raided a Florida marine theme park where several dolphins died in mysterious circumstances, and activists filmed survivors in tiny pools swimming in murky green water.Agents served a search warrant on Thursday evening at the Gulf World Marine Park in Panama City Beach, where the owners, the Mexico-based Dolphin Company, last week refused access to Florida fish and wildlife conservation commission (FWC) rangers seeking to conduct a wellness check. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Most exhausting theme park 'in the world' revealed as expert warns what you must do

Some of the most famous theme parks will exhaust parents more than others so we had a look to discover which adrenaline-fueled destinations make the most physically demanding days out

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5 d. ago Village at civil war after pig farmer sells land for controversial £600million historical theme park in heart of Oxfordshire

The prospect of a £600 million theme park in the sleepy village of Bucknell, Oxfordshire, has sparked a bitter local war, leaving the air thick with talk of traffic chaos, the Spice Girls and even Vladimir Putin.

Economics

5 d. ago Village at civil war after pig farmer sells land for £600million historical theme park that denies it is linked to Russia or the far right

The prospect of a £600 million theme park in the sleepy village of Bucknell, Oxfordshire, has sparked a bitter local war, leaving the air thick with talk of traffic chaos, the Spice Girls and even Vladimir Putin.

Economics

5 d. ago Village at civil war after pig farmer sells land for £600million historical theme park that denies it is linked to Putin or the far right

The prospect of a £600 million theme park in the sleepy village of Bucknell, Oxfordshire, has sparked a bitter local war, leaving the air thick with talk of traffic chaos, the Spice Girls and even Vladimir Putin.

Economics

6 d. ago Iconic theme park is auctioning off its rides and attractions after shock closure

Described as 'Cornwall's most beloved visitor attraction', Flambards was first opened to visitors as an aviation museum. It closed its doors in November 2024 due to rising costs.

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7 d. ago Major theme park calls in experts to give it a huge makeover

One of the UK's most iconic theme parks has unveiled its brand new makeover that took more than 4,000 hours to create.

Politics

9 d. ago Blackpool Pleasure Beach set to axe staff, close rides and cut opening hours

The popular theme park announced the changes following their end of year results.

Politics

9 d. ago Major theme park will close five rides and reduce opening hours after £2.7million loss

The historic attraction, which was opened on the town's seafront in 1896, said it had been struggling with visitor numbers not recovering after the pandemic - and now faces a sharp rise in staff costs.

Economics

9 d. ago Blackpool Pleasure Beach to close rides, cut staff and change opening hours

To further cut costs, certain rides will open later and close earlier than usual at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. It is yet to be announced which rides at the famous theme park will be shuttered.

Politics

9 d. ago Major theme park announces it is closing rides and cutting opening hours after £2.7million loss

The historic attraction, which was opened on the town's seafront in 1896, said it had been struggling with visitor numbers not recovering after the pandemic - and now faces a sharp rise in staff costs.

Economics

1 week ago Massive smoke plumes captured above Disney’s EPCOT after fire breaks out at theme park

Massive smoke plumes were captured above Walt Disney World’s EPCOT after a fire broke out in the Florida amusement park on Saturday (23 March).

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