The Suffolk theme park has recently been bought by American investment firm, HIG. "Pleasurewood Hills, north of Lowestoft, was sold for an undisclosed sum by owner Compagnie des Alpes which describes itself as "a major European supplier of leisure activities". It is the seventh venue the company has sold to the multi-billion dollar investment firm, HIG. The new owner said it was looking at ways to make more ...

In a post today via the official Alton Towers Facebook page, it was announced that visitors will be able to enter the park for FREE on Friday 18th February as part of a special Facebook Check-In deal! All visitors need do is turn up on the day and check-in to the park via Facebook, which can be done from any mobile device such as a mobile, smartphone or tablet. For full information, visit the Official Alton ...

As UK Park News reported on Jan 25th, Gullivers held a Live Questions & Answers session with their Managing Director Julie Dalton via Facebook. During the session - the obvious question arose over whether the organisation plan to add any new rides for 2011 to any of their parks. Julie was happy to divulge the information and said: "We have a fantastic new ride coming in at Warrington, called The Pirates ...

That's right - After months of speculation, it has been confirmed via TowersTimes that Alton Towers will not be adding a new ride to the park this coming season. This signals the first year in the history of the Theme Park, in which a new attraction shall not be added. TowersTimes also state that they believe The Beastie, which was originally anticipated to leave the park, shall be 'Standing But Not Operati ...

Gullivers have announced that they will be hosting a live Question Answers session with their Managing Director Julie Dalton via their official Facebook page this Friday at 3pm. If you fancy quizzing the MD with your theme-park related questions, make sure you tune into the official Gully Mouse Facebook page. ...

For some time the Merlin Annual Pass website has listed "Passholders can getr 50% off entry at selected international Merlin Attractions" and UK Park News has spent some time trying to nail down what is actually included in this offer. After contacting MAP directly, we have been advised: "We'll be updating our site by the end of the week and we'll include this info". We can only hope that further austerity ...

Further concept art released over Facebook showing more concept art for Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort opening April 2011. "Check out the UK's only Nick Shop, with all of your favourite Nickelodeon Merchandise. Next door is the station for Blue Flyer. Opens April 2011." ...

It has been recently revealed that Flamingo Land, in North Yorkshire shall be installing a brand new coaster in 2011. The ride shall be a Zamperla Air Force; one of only 3 in the world, and the only with a custom layout. Nick Buckley, Deputy Executive at the park said: “The new ride will open summer 2011 and will feature a bespoke layout considerably larger than the standard footprint for the ride” The ride ...