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Thieves Strike Camelot Theme Park

A group of Thieves, last Monday, broke into Camelot Theme Park in Chorley. Armed with what was believed to be a blunt object, the Thieves broke into an Amusement Arcade, after forcing themselves through the Fire Exit door. They then proceeded to pry open several Arcade Games and Fruit machines, stealing what is believed to be around £1000 in cash. If anyone has any information relating to the break in, plea ...

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Celebrities Cast First Votes in ‘Greatest Coaster’ Elections at Alton Towers Resort

Calum Best likes rapid acceleration, Jaime Winstone and Chloe Madeley are flight fiends, Jenni Falconer and Denise van Outen enjoy dropping headfirst into the abyss whilst Geordie Shore’s Jay loves big drop adrenalin.  What’s your ‘All Time Great’? Alton Towers Resort, home to the world’s greatest rollercoasters, is launching a nationwide poll to find the King of its Coasters and needs your vote now. Will i ...

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Alton Towers Resort Launch iPhone App

Alton Towers have recently released a free App that is available to download from the Apple App store. The App includes features such as live queue times, the ability to buy tickets straight from your Apple Device, and a 'G-Force Your Face' feature! Also included are an interactive map, trip planner, events calender and a clever 'Find My car' feature. The App can be downloaded here or alternatively via your ...

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UKPN Wishes The Ultimate a Happy 20th Birthday!

Europe's longest rollercoaster is celebrating its 20th birthday today at Lightwater Valley. The Ultimate (which was the World's longest rollercoaster when it opened on 17th July 1991) is still the 2nd longest coaster in the World with a MASSIVE track length of 2.4km and two lift hills at 102' and 107' tall! UK Park News would like to wish the ride and park a very Happy Birthday! Read what Lightwater Valley ...

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Twinlakes Theme Park Play Host to World Record Bid

Twinlakes Theme Park, in Melton Mowbray is currently playing to host to a world record attempt by Radio presesnter, 'Dangerous Dave'. 'Dangerous' Dave is attempting to set a new world record by spending over 24 hours on a Log Flume! To break the current world record Dangerous Dave will be subject to a 30ft plummet over a thousand times. The record attempt is taking place today and tomorrow, beginning today ...

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Help Design Alton Towers’ New Ride!

Alton Towers are giving one lucky person the chance to be a member of the design team for their new ride, codenamed SW7. The ride, which is expected to be yet another worlds first, is currently in the design stage, though the manufacturer and ride type are as of yet unkown.   "Win the prize of a lifetime in our amazing competition! We're looking for one very lucky entrant who will win a prize that mone ...

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Comedy Night at Drayton Manor Theme Park

Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth, has teamed up with The Comedy Club to stage an evening of fun, laughter and disco on Friday 22nd July with live stand up from three hilarious, talented comedians.   Compere for the night is Joe Bor, who will be followed by the opening act, Paul Garvey who recently performed at the Hammersmith Apollo as part of his UK tour. Headlining the evening is Gerry K, winner of ...

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Oakwood Summer Fun

Oakwood Theme Park in Pembrokeshire has announced a fun-packed programme of events and activities for the summer holidays. In addition to the spectacular new Wild West High Diving Show, which starts on Saturday, July 16th and features five world class divers leaping from heights of up to 25 metres into just three metres of water, the park will be playing host to live dance and music acts, theatrical perform ...

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