Captain Barnacles, chief Octonaut, will be making his debut appearance at Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo near Tenby, West Wales.  The hugely popular cartoon burst onto the children's television scene last year with its underwater missions to 'Explore, Rescue and Protect' sea creatures.  Captain Barnacles will be appearing this Whitsun half term at intervals throughout the day on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3 ...

Plans for a Retail Development to take place on the former site of American Adventure are expected to be deemed by Derbyshire County Council as 'unsuitable'. The park, which closed in 2007, had already had it's site earmarked for 'large scale industrial operations', however this was also ruled out. Ian Stephenson, strategic director for Derbyshire County Council said: "A major retail development is likely t ...

Alton Towers are currently in the process of installing new E-Lockers around the park. Presently if guests require locker storage they can only do so via guest services in Towers Street. Previously traditional lockers were available in areas such as X-Sector, but these were removed and are now designated smoking areas. UK Park News have spotted new E-Lockers at the park entrance, between guest toilets and t ...

Merlin Entertainment recently released a statement, in which they attempt to justify the reasoning behind the recent price increase. Prices on Annual Passes have increased by between £10-12, which has sparked anger amongst the Annual Pass community. Full details on the recent price increase can be found here. Below is the official statement: "A number of you have asked for clarification on the reasons for t ...

It already holds the world record for the most naked people on a rollercoaster, and now Southend’s Adventure Island is hoping to enter the Guinness Book of World Records again. Laura Byng is attempting to snatch the World Record for the Longest Dodgem Car Marathon from the Austrians (and prove women are much better drivers!) by spending 25 hours driving a dodgem to raise money for Havens Hospices. We'll bri ...

There’s no better time to see cute baby animals than during Love Your Zoo Week (30th May to 5thJune), and Drayton Manor Zoo has had a baby boom. The new additions to the 15-acre zoo, which is part of Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth, Staffordshire, include a capybara, twin ring-tailed lemurs and twin cotton topped tamarins. The zoo is popular with all ages and allows families the chance to relax away ...

SAW Alive, which was plagued by a fire over a month ago, is set to reopen during the upcoming May Half Term. Announced via the THORPE PARK Official Facebook page, they invite guests to once again prepare to face their fears: "Further to our announcement on Tuesday, we are extremely pleased to announce that you can Face Your Fears at THORPE PARK's SAW Alive very soon as it will reopen during the May Half Ter ...

Starting on the 13th of June, every pack of Fanta Orange shall contain a 2for1 voucher to either Chessington World of Adventures, THORPE PARK, or Alton Towers. Buyers may also be in with the chance of winning VIP breaks to the Alton Towers Resort, Digital Cameras and even Fasttracks! Of course, this likely deal ties in with Merlin Entertainments recent decision to allow Oblivion at Alton Towers to be sponse ...