UK Theme Park News
Don’t miss a beat with our guide to everything happening at the UK's best theme parks. We track the latest ride launches, seasonal events, and park improvements to help you decide where to head next. From new themed lands for the kids to spooky Halloween events and ticket deals, we provide the essential updates you need to make the most of your next family adventure.
Be the first to know exactly what’s coming to all your favourite theme parks! Whether it’s a brand-new roller coaster, a magical Christmas experience, or a new area for little explorers, we bring you all the breaking news from across the UK. Our independent coverage helps you stay ahead of the crowds and plan the ultimate trip for the whole family.
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Paultons Park has released a first look at its most ambitious project to date, Valgard: Realm of the Vikings, a new £12 million themed land set to open on May 16, 2026.
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In a major win for Devon tourism, the Trago Family Fun Park in Newton Abbot is set to reopen this Easter. Following its sudden closure in late 2025, the local park has been thrown a lifeline by South West-based leisure experts, Play Leisure Services.
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Merlin Entertainments has officially kicked off its 2026 Spring Sale, slashing prices on new Annual Passes just as the UK theme park season prepares to launch.
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Families planning a spring visit to Alton Towers can now mark their calendars, as the resort has confirmed that Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies! will officially open on 28 March inside CBeebies Land.
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Theme Park Network has announced that Blackpool's Pleasure Beach Resort will host the UK Theme Park Awards 2026.
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A new roller coaster experience for Lightwater Valley is set to arrive in North Yorkshire as the park prepares to open Spinning Racer at the start of the 2026 season.
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Pleasurewood Hills has submitted a full planning application to East Suffolk Council for the installation of four new rides within its existing park boundary in Lowestoft, marking one of the biggest ride expansions in the park’s recent history.
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Thorpe Park has unveiled the first concept artwork for The Launchpad, a brand-new space set to open in 2026, replacing the park’s long-standing beach area.
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Flamingo Land Resort, one of the UK’s best known theme park and zoo destinations in North Yorkshire, has quietly removed three rides from its line up.
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Just weeks after entering liquidation, Brean Theme Park has confirmed it will reopen for the 2026 Summer Season, with operations set to resume from Easter 2026.
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- Merlin Entertainments to Trial Ride Access Pass Change at UK Theme Parks for February Half Term
- Brean Theme Park Enters Liquidation as Uncertainty Grows Over Its Future
- First Look: Chessington Reveals New £15m World of PAW Patrol for 2026
- The Award-Winning Alton After Dark Returns for 2026
- Zootastic February Half Term at Chessington World of Adventures in 2026
- Crealy’s Bubble & Pop Family Event for February Half Term 2026
- Dreamland Margate Seeks New Ideas for Future of Retired Scenic Railway
- Nickelodeon fun at Blackpool's Pleasure Beach for February Half Term in 2026
- Alton Towers Officially Reveals Full Name of New 2026 Ride — Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies!
- Crealy Theme Park & Resort Unveils Two New Family Thrill Rides for 2026
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