UK Theme Parks

  • Chessington apply for planning permission for project refresh and renew
    22nd November 2024

    Chessington apply for planning permission for project refresh and renew

    Yesterday was a busy day for Merlin Parks submitting planning permission applications, not only did Thorpe Park apply to finally remove The Slammer but (more excitingly), Chessington have applied for planning permission to redo Wild Asia including their new roller coaster which is expected to be themed around Minecraft. Chessington have said this will be […]

  • Thorpe Park Submits Planning Permission to remove The Slammer
    22nd November 2024

    Thorpe Park Submits Planning Permission to remove The Slammer

    Yesterday Thorpe Park submitted planning permission to Runnymede Borough Council to remove The Slammer from the park. This follows on from Thorpe Park’s recent submission to change Amity Beach into an entertainment area (these plans haven’t made it into Runnymede’s November planning committee meeting so I expect we’ll see them discussed in December. The planning […]

  • Which UK Theme Parks are open for Christmas 2024?
    16th November 2024

    Which UK Theme Parks are open for Christmas 2024?

    Traditionally in the UK the end of October half-term marks the end of the UK Theme Park season however, some parks do open their gates for Christmas events with limited ride offerings. In this blog I’ll share what UK parks are offering for Christmas 2024. Alton Towers – Magical Days Out Alton Towers is open […]

  • Amity Beach Changes Coming to Thorpe Park
    7th November 2024

    Amity Beach Changes Coming to Thorpe Park

    Throughout Fright Nights this year people spotted some posters talking about ‘the last beach party at Amity Beach’ and some ground work tests were spotted happening on Amity Beach which closed for the season late summer. It looks like Thorpe Park have now confirmed that changes are coming to Amity Beach and a planning document […]

  • A New Hotel for Thorpe Park?
    7th November 2024

    A New Hotel for Thorpe Park?

    Bear Architects, a Bournemouth-based architects firm have recently posted images on their website of a London Hotel on a page titled ‘Thorpe Park Hotel’ stating ‘Bear Architects was requested to put forward a design proposal to assist an existing London based client with a business case for a new 100 key hotel on their property […]

  • Is Galactica at Alton Towers finally getting a re-theme?
    6th November 2024

    Is Galactica at Alton Towers finally getting a re-theme?

    It’s pretty widely known that Alton Towers is not doing well at the moment, ride availability this season hasn’t been great, Nemesis Reborn has spent some of the busiest days of the year over Scarefest with only one train running and earlier this year Wickerman shut for several weeks after a foreign object caused smoke […]

  • Flambards Theme Park in Cornwall Closes with Immediate Effect
    4th November 2024

    Flambards Theme Park in Cornwall Closes with Immediate Effect

    Following the permanent closure of several of its thrill rides earlier this year, Flambards Theme Park in Cornwall has today announced that the park will permanently close with immediate effect. The park website states that this decision was made after all avenues had been exhausted and that it follows rising costs and a decline in […]

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