Welcome to Mark’s Parks, your ultimate destination for the latest news, reviews, and guides on theme parks around the globe!
Based in the UK, I’m excited to share my personal experiences from theme park adventures worldwide. My goal is to provide valuable advice to assist you in planning your own trips, along with the most up-to-date news from the theme park industry.
While this blog will primarily spotlight developments in UK and European parks, I’ll also occasionally explore exciting attractions beyond those borders!
Make sure to check back frequently for my latest posts!
By Mark’s Parks
Posted on 13th November 2025
I recently wrote about how Pleasurewood Hills had been sold by The Looping Group to Premier Attractions. A new interview with the Eastern Daily Press by the new owners teases exciting plans for the park. So let’s get into it! Investment in 2026 The eldest of the three brothers who own Premier Attractions said there […]
By Mark’s Parks
Posted on 9th October 2025
After spending the last few years turning Lightwater Valley into a shadow of its former self by removing anything remotely thrilling it appears The Brighton Pier Group might have sold or be trying to sell Lightwater Valley. Posts this morning suggested it had been up for sale with Newmark with a guide price of £3,000,000 […]
I have been visiting theme parks for most of my life, starting with the tiny Fort Fun in Eastbourne back when it had a mine-train coaster and quickly moving onto like likes of Thorpe Park back when the Wicked Witches had a haunt and Chessington World of Adventures when Circus World still existed.
Family holidays were filled with adventures in our caravan as we explored various parks across the UK, including the now-closed American Adventure and Camelot theme parks, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Alton Towers, and even Oakwood in Wales.
Over the years, my passion for theme parks has only grown, leading me to visit attractions around the globe. With my background in web development, starting this blog felt like a natural progression!
While I don’t currently plan to vlog my trips, I will be sharing photos and offering tips for those looking to explore parks across Europe. My aim is to provide helpful insights as you plan your visits to places like Europa Park, Plopsaland De Panne, Phantasialand, Movie Park Germany, and more!
When I’m not conquering roller coasters or coding websites, I enjoy making music, creating tech reviews on YouTube, and savoring a good beer. Expect to see glimpses of these interests in my posts!
Thanks for stopping by! Feel free to connect with me on social media or shoot me an email—I’d love to hear from you!
