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The wooden rollercoaster, Scenic Railway, goes past a "Kiss me quick" sign at Dreamland Margate during the start of their Frosted Fairground festive season on December 6, 2015 in Margate, England. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

Anger at closure of UK's oldest rollercoaster after 100 years

UK 5 days ago By Luke Alsford

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Saudi Arabia opens $1bn Six Flags theme park in Qiddiya City

World January 14, 2026 By Molly Lee

Venice Carnival Traditional Mask. Venice. Veneto. Italy. Europe. (Photo by: Mauro Flamini/REDA/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

The 6 best party breaks for 2026 – from Venice carnival to a 'snow show' in Japan

Travel January 9, 2026 By Deborah Cicurel

The Universal Studios globe located at the entrance to the theme park, overlooking a body of water.

Inside the new Universal theme park which could bring £50,000,000,000 to UK

UK December 18, 2025 By Craig Munro

Moment woman plunges from rollercoaster in fatal accident at theme park

World November 18, 2025 By Barney Davis

Children karting around the park.

You can buy 90 life-sized dinosaurs from a theme park for just £4,000,000

UK October 5, 2025 By Luke Alsford

Undated handout image issued by Puy du Fou of the plans for a new ?600m historical theme park. Historical theme park company Puy du Fou has launched a public consultation on proposals for a ?600 million destination park near Bicester in Oxfordshire. Issue date: Tuesday January 28, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story CONSUMER PuyduFou. Photo credit should read: Puy du Fou/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

British history to be celebrated at new £600,000,000 Puy du Fou theme park

UK September 4, 2025 By George Hayes

The Wacky Worm ride was reportedly involved in an accident

13 children injured after wacky worm ride derails in theme park

UK August 14, 2025 By Luke Alsford

Spinning theme park ride snaps in mid-air before crashing to the ground

World July 31, 2025 By Katie Boyden

A rollercoaster at Pleasure Beach Blackpool on a bright day.

Major UK seaside theme park slammed for ‘disgraceful’ £25 non-rider fee

Travel June 6, 2025 By Jessica Lindsay

Kristina Beanland posing with her arms outstretched in Universal's new Orlando theme park Epic Universe, next to a shot of the park.

Universal’s Epic Universe theme park is finally open – the queue was my favourite part

Travel May 22, 2025 By Kristina Beanland

People walk in front of the entrance to Disneyland Paris in France on a sunny day, with blue sky

A new Disney theme park is coming to Abu Dhabi — with one major difference

Travel May 9, 2025 By Sophie-May Williams

Adventure Wonderland Theme Park, Bournemouth Abandoned UK theme park that is set to reopen

Much-loved UK theme park abandoned for nearly two years set to reopen

UK May 8, 2025 By Josh Milton

People riding a rollercoaster at Drayton Manor theme park, as it turns around a curved part of the track.

Huge UK theme park is scrapping entry fees – but you’ll need to grab tickets fast

Travel April 23, 2025 By Jessica Hamilton

People riding a rollercoaster at Drayton Manor theme park, as it turns around a curved part of the track.

Drayton Manor is offering free entry – you’ll need to grab tickets fast

Travel April 23, 2025 By Jessica Hamilton

EMBARGOED TO 0001 WEDNESDAY APRIL 9 Undated handout artist rendering issued by Universal Destinations & Experiences of the first Universal theme park in Europe. The 476-acre site near Bedford is set to open in 2031 following an agreement between Universal, the Government and the local council. The attraction will be one of the largest and most advanced theme parks in Europe, with 8.5 million visitors expected in its first year. Issue date: Wednesday April 9, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Universal. Photo credit should read: Universal Destinations & Experiences/Comcast/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

Dear Universal Studios, here are some ideas for Bedford-themed rollercoasters

UK April 10, 2025 By Katie Boyden

The Universal Studios globe located at the entrance to the theme park, overlooking a body of water.

First look at new Universal theme park which could bring £50,000,000,000 to UK

UK December 17, 2025 By Craig Munro

An aerial view of Universal's new Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Florida.

I explored Universal's new theme park before it opens – the queue was the best part

Travel May 22, 2025 By Kristina Beanland

Indoor amusement park.

Mystery after indoor amusement park closes two months after opening

UK April 4, 2025 By Jasper King

D0F266 Flip flop ride at Flamingo land resort near Pickering in North yorkshire uk

'Underrated' UK theme park and zoo where visitors spend just £2.99 an hour

Travel March 30, 2025 By Jessica Hamilton