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2015/16 at Paultons Park
A new exciting adventure awaits as Paultons Park opens a new land called Critter Creek at Easter in 2015. At the Show Street Cinema there is a new 4D adventure film featuring Sherlock Holmes for you to enjoy from February Half Term. Plus preparations for The Lost Kingdom coming in 2016.
From Easter 2015, step into Critter Creek, a land crawling with fun. This fully-themed area will include a number of bizarre creatures and plants, all transported back by Professor Blast.
Pleasurewood Hills 2015
Pleasurewood Hills launches new their dodgems ride Hyper Drive when the park opens for the 2015 season.
The all-new attraction is located in front of a themed New York Subway train in the middle of the park between the entrance and other rides such as Marble Madness and HoBs PiT.
Dreamland Opening Date
Dreamland will open its doors on 19th June 2015 with a grand opening day and star-studded opening night party.
The historic amusement park in Margate is home to Britain's oldest surviving rollercoaster and many other classic rides.
Interview on I'm A Celeb
Thorpe Park has launched the world’s first I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! Maze inspired by the hit TV show. Here is our exclusive interview with Andrew Walker, the Operations Director at Thorpe Park, about the brand new family attraction for 2015.
Six months in planning, the new attraction has been fitted with the latest technology and special effects to breathe animatronic life into the jungle. Features include multi-sensory ‘leg ticklers’ that simulate the feeling of being covered head-to-toe in bothersome bugs, a vibrating bridge walkway which will leave you feeling unsteady on your feet and moving trees and walls.
Skyforce for Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 2015
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is reaching for the skies with a new ride for 2015, Red Arrows Skyforce is the first Gerstlauer 'Sky Fly' attraction in the UK and launches on May 25th but test flights are now available.
The 42-acre amusement park has joined forces with the world famous Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, to launch the thrill ride. Blackpool Pleasure Beach is the world’s first tourist attraction to have a ride based on the Red Arrows.
Mr Monkey's Banana Ride
A traditional swinging ship ride with a twist, themed as a giant banana! It is the last of the park's remaining rides from the days of the Thorpe Park Rangers, which previously included the Chief Ranger's Carousel, Miss Hippo’s Fungle Safari and Mr Rabbit’s Tropical Travels. (Minimum Height: 0.9m)
Big Easy Bumpers
Fuel the fun on the Big Easy Bumpers, a classic bumper car ride that guarantees laughter for the whole family.
You must be a minimum of 1.1m to ride. Those between 1.1m-1.3m must be accompanied by an adult aged 16+
Detonator
The explosive Detonator winches riders a terrifying 100ft into the air and then fires them back to earth at an amazing 75kmph. With a mega G-Force factor of 5.5 it's a knee trembling, nail-biting, gravity-defying experience! (Minimum Height: 1.3m)
Dobble Tea Party
A classic teacup ride located in Amity Cove and sponsored by Dobble. Choose how fast you spin by turning the table in the centre of your teacup, the faster you turn, the more you will spin! (Minimum Height: 1.1m)
Marauder's Mayhem
Swirl and twirl with the gunpowder barrels which make up Marauder's Mayhem. Beware the actions of your crewmates, who can make the barrel spin faster. Spin you and your crew round at swashbuckling speeds, as you have barrels of fun down in Mutiny Bay. (Minimum Height: 1.1m)