Here's a few photo's showing recent ground and building work on Flamingo Land's new Rollercoaster, Zoom. The ride, which is to be a Zamperla Air Force, shall be part of the new themed area, 'Swoosh'. Zoom is expected to open in July this year, however, a definite date has been announced. Photos Courtesy of Coasterforce:   ...

UK Park News were lucky enough to be invited along to the Press Event for 'Vengeance' - The UK's first 5D Laser Ride at The London Dungeons. The ride, which has been manufactured and designed by Belgian company, Alterface, combines various technologies to form a thrilling 360 experience back in time. “Guests will be transported to a séance set in Victorian times at 50 Berkeley Square, alleged to be the most ...

Drayton Manor are running their ever popular 2-4-1 entry promotion this weekend. Guests simply need to visit the special offers area of the website, fill in some simple details and download a voucher! 2-4-1 tickets are redeemable against the walk-up price of £32.00. Online tickets are from £19.95. You save £7.90 against online tickets. You save £32.00 against walk up price. ...

The harsh Antarctic comes to London in SEA LIFE London Aquarium’s new penguin experience! UK Park News recently visited SEA LIFE London Aquarium, and were lucky enough to experience their brand new exhibition, Penguins:Ice Adventure. The exhibition, which features a family of Gentoo Penguins, is an extensively themed journey into the land of Antarctica. We at UK Park News were extremely impressed with the e ...

At the beginning of April, UK Park News revealed that the Saw Alive attraction at Thorpe Park had been a victim of nature after catching fire. Firefighters were called to the blaze at 7:51pm on April 7th 2011, within 5 minutes after the fire started, keeping damages in the maze to a minimum. Thorpe Park have announced that the attraction is to re-open ahead of schedule and guests will be able to enjoy the e ...

It already holds the world record for the most naked people on a rollercoaster (102 people, August 2010), and now Southend’s Adventure Island has entered the Guinness Book of World Records again.   On 25/26 May the popular seafront Fun Park broke the World Record for the Longest Dodgem Car Marathon. The previous record was held by Austrian Sebastian Bösch who went for a spin in Vienna in September 2007 ...

Yesterday saw the official opening of the new African Themed Restaurant 'Zafari Bar & Grill' at the Holiday Inn Chessington.  Local businesses and friends of Chessington World of Adventures, including Shane Richie and the Mayor of Kingston were on-site for the official opening. Guests received a warming welcome with animal meet and greets, cocktails, authentic African drumming and a  fantastic selection ...

This Father's Day, why not treat your dad to the ultimate present - let him throw himself of a 50m high crane, attached only to a rubber cord! Recently announced via their official Facebook page, Pleasurewood Hills have confirmed that Bungee Jumping shall be available on the 19th of June 2011.     "Just confirmed for Father's Day 19th June: BUNGEE JUMP! Challenge your Dad with the perfect adrenali ...