We have just received notification that injuries have been sustained following the collapse of the 'Surf Rider' attraction at Bottons Amusement Park, Skegness today at around 15:15. The emergency services were called and are currently in attendance, a police spokesperson said: “The call came in at 3.15pm. As far as we are aware at this early stage there has been an incident involving one of the rides - beli ...

The UK’s scariest attraction will be teaming up with one of the world’s most controversial cult horror films for its most terrifying Halloween ever - featuring a live human centipede. The London Bridge Experience & London Tombs have teamed up with the director of The Human Centipede - Tom Six - to recreate the terror of the film to give visitors the scare of their life. As part of the London Bridge-based at ...

A 58 woman and her 4 year old grand daughter have sustained serious injuries after being thrown from the 'River Jungle' Log Flume ride on Bridlington sea-front fairground yesterday. Medics from the Yorkshire air ambulance airlifted the woman to hospital following the incident, which is thought to have occurred when the log flume jammed. This is the second incident on an amusement park ride in the last week, ...

In a recent survey of over 2000 children undertaken by UKbudget  Hotel Chain 'Travel Lodge' revealed that Alton Towers is the top UK icon amongst children aged between six and sixteen. The results showed that children were more concerned about what the site had to offer as opposed to its historical significance when deciding on how much of an icon it was. Here's the top ten results from the survey: 1.Alton ...

UK Park News is proud to announce the launch of our brand new Ticket Deals website. This online area is designed to save you money on your next theme park visit by rounding up the latest deals and offers - we have even secured an exclusive deal with Lightwater Valley theme park - allowing entry for just £14.95 per person! Point your browser to http://ticketdeals.ukparknews.co.uk and share the site with your ...

It perhaps comes as no surprise that Nemesis has won the Alton Towers summer 'All Time Greats' competition. Over the summer holidays guests have been given the opportunity to ride the top five coasters at the park, then vote online for which is best. Over 300,000 people have voted and today Nemesis was crowned the winner - smashing the competition and by taking 41% of the votes. [br][br] Here's the final sc ...

Thorpe Park are offering groups the chance to get massive 50% off their tickets only when you book online. The offer is said to end in September. "Head down to THORPE PARK with a group of 7 or more and grab HALF PRICE tickets in our 50% Off Sale That’s any group ticket for just £20.40, saving you more than £20! But hurry, the clocks ticking and this offer is only available until 4th September. So Go on, wha ...

In a recent survey, it has been announced that the majority of people think that theme park prices are a rip off. Only one in 20 people consider theme parks to be value for money, a survey of 3,000 adults found, with ­admission costing at least £80 for a family of four and considerably more for the UK's top attractions such as Alton Towers and Legoland Windsor. A third of people only go to theme parks if th ...