Today via their official blog Lightwater Valley Theme Park released further details about their forthcoming Frightwater Valley event this October. 2011 sees the return of the park's Firework Spectacular, Raptor Attack Live, Dracula's  Labyrinth and new this year after the launch of Skeleton Cove "The Haunting of Skeleton Cove". Full details below: Indeed, with the summer season now in full swing, this gives ...

There was plenty of laughter and excitement at Drayton Manor Theme Park today as approximately 2,721 youngsters, carers, guardians and teachers, wearing blue t-shirts, descended on the park for the biggest ever Kids Out event. The annual event, organised in conjunction with the charity and Rotary International District 1060, provided underprivileged, disabled, and special needs children with a free, fun-fil ...

Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo, near Tenby, on Wednesday officially opened its new ride The Pembrokeshire Wheel, the largest permanent ride of its kind in Wales.  The Pembrokeshire Wheel, a half a million pound investment, stands at 25 metres/82 feet and to date has already carried over 50,000 passengers.  The proceeds from today's launch day will go to former Wales flanker Richard Parks' 737 Challenge f ...

UK Park News takes a look at the sad site of Margate's Dreamland. A Compulsory Purchase Order was served on 3rd June 2011 by Thanet District Council on the Dreamland site, as part of plans to regenerate the site and create a unique visitor attraction for Margate. Thanet District Council said: “The Council does not consider that the present land owners have acted expeditiously or appropriately in coming forw ...

Heritage GB yesterday announced the launch of a new Recycle Zone scheme at Lightwater Valley Theme Park, supported by Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd (CCE). This will see 10 recycling collection points, distributed throughout the theme park to encourage visitors to recycle their used food and drinks packaging. Research suggests that the scheme will be particularly well received by locals enjoying the Lightwater V ...