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.

Details: Written by: Lawrence Roots; Published: 18 January 2026

This February Half Term, set sail on an unforgettable adventure to Mutiny Bay as the popular Pirate Takeover event returns to Alton Towers Resort.

Details: Written by: Lawrence Roots; Published: 16 January 2026

This February Half Term, Drayton Manor Resort is turning up the energy with an exciting new K-Pop Takeover event.

Details: Written by: Lawrence Roots; Published: 14 January 2026

LEGOLAND Windsor has confirmed the return of its popular Brick Days event for February Half Term in 2026, kicking off a year-long celebration marking 30 years since the park first opened in 1996.

Details: Written by: Lawrence Roots; Published: 09 January 2026

Drayton Manor Resort is launching a brand-new seasonal experience this January that’s tailor-made for families with younger children: Soft Play, Trains & Zoo.

Details: Written by: Lawrence Roots; Published: 06 January 2026

Yorkshire’s Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park has been acquired by leisure operator Mellors Group, with the new owners promising fresh investment and new attractions set to open in 2026.

Details: Written by: Lawrence Roots; Published: 02 January 2026

2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for UK theme parks, with a strong mix of brand-new rides, major themed lands, and new or reimagined attractions opening up across the country.

Details: Written by: Lawrence Roots; Published: 16 December 2025

The long‑anticipated Universal Studios theme park resort in the UK has taken a major step forward today, with the Government officially granting planning permission for the project.

Details: Written by: Lawrence Roots; Published: 27 November 2025

This festive season, LEGOLAND Windsor Resort is set to make history by opening its doors to a very special group of guests: dogs. For the first time ever, families will be able to bring their four-legged friends to enjoy the Resort’s Christmas celebrations on selected dates as part of a brand-new initiative, Paws in the Park.

Details: Written by: Lawrence Roots; Published: 08 November 2025

Blackpool's Pleasure Beach Resort is set to enchant audiences next season with an all-new family ice show, Alice, Frozen in a Wonderland of Dreams — a magical reimagining of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale, brought to life on ice.