Alton Towers has announced that its investigation into the incident on The Smiler on 2nd June 2015 has now finished and the world's first 14 looping roller coaster will reopen on 19th March 2016.
The theme park was closed for five days after the crash in which 16 people were injured, four seriously. When The Smiler reopens it will feature new safety systems.
It's not Christmas without a visit to Santa, so take your little ones to the Santa Experience at Lightwater Valley for a truly magical time on 5th-6th, 12th-13th and 19th-22nd December 2015.
Jump aboard the Lightwater Express as it takes you on a wintertime train ride to Santa's Cabin, then enjoy a fireside story with Santa and his elves. There'll be refreshments for everyone and of course a very special Christmas present!
Visit Santa's Christmas Wonderland at Paultons Park this festive season and step into a magical world of fun and song. Adorable animated characters greet you at your every turn as you make your way through the enchanted snow scene.
On selected dates from 14th November until 23rd December 2015 don't miss Rudolph and Donner the singing reindeer and see the elves working hard to finish all the gifts in time for Christmas Eve in Santa's toy factory! At the end of the journey children meet Santa Claus and receive an exciting present.
Christmas 2015 promises to be the most festive yet at LEGOLAND Windsor, jam packed with more rides and attractions, awesome Christmas themed activities and more seasonal family fun around the park than ever.
Father Christmas and his elves will be visiting with an extra big sack of LEGO gifts for little guests on Saturdays and Sundays from 21st November and every day from 12th December until 23rd December.
Drayton's Magical Christmas returns in 2015, where you'll meet Father Christmas in the Castle of Dreams, experience The Polar Express in 4D and visit Rudolf, Dasher and the other reindeer in Drayton Manor Zoo.
Enjoy all the other festive activities, decorations and music whilst taking advantage of over 25 rides and attractions in Thomas Land that all the whole family can enjoy.
Chessington Winter's Tail is returning for Christmas on selected dates from 29th November 2015 - 3rd January 2016, 10am - 5pm.
This winter visit Chessington World of Adventures and meet Father Christmas in his magical grotto along with market stalls, reindeer and a giant Christmas tree setting the festive scene.
You'll also get to see the amazing animals in Chessington Zoo including Tigers, Gorillas, Zebras, Meerkat, Binturong, Fossa and Lynx and the creatures beneath the waves including sharks and rays in Chessington SEA LIFE.
There will be selected rides and attractions open including Hocus Pocus Hall, the AMAZU Treetop Adventure, Carousel and Seastorm plus with the daily animal shows there will be lots to see and do this winter at Chessington World of Adventures.
Enjoy a magical day out at Alton Towers this Christmas when the theme park will be open to day visitors for the very first time.
The theme park will be open 10am-5pm on 12th-13th and 18th-23rd December 2015.
Experience the Elves Emporium, a brand new 10 minute experience where you'll meet Santa and his Elves as they prepare for their busiest time of year.
Selected rides and attractions will be open including CBeebies Land, Adventure Land, Cloud Cuckoo Land and Mutiny Bay.
Day visitors will also benefit from free car parking.
Alton Towers is to hold a spectacular fireworks event with what is set to be the biggest and best fireworks display ever at the resort. The extraordinary event celebrates the end of the theme park season over three days, 6th-8th November 2015.
For the first time in recent years, the show will include a new live performance featuring six musicians and an eccentric inventor which will combine illuminated dance, acting and striking special effects. Plus an incredible surprise showpiece brings lights, lasers and sound in a new and memorable way!
Drayton Manor is ending its 65th anniversary season with a War of the Worlds Fireworks Spectacular on Fri 30th October, Sat 31st October and Sun 1st November.
ThemeParks-UK attended the opening night to see how this brilliant science fiction novel and album would be brought to life at the UK's largest family owned park.
With spooky happenings and supernatural goings-on taking place across the theme park, Frightwater Valley is the place to be seen this Halloween.
Between 30th October - 1st November from 10am - 6.30pm each day, watch light turn to dark as the valley becomes shrouded in a menacing cloak of supernatural delight.
