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Our writer tested out the new highlights at the popular theme park

Alton Towers and kids review: Bluey rides, waterpark and the real cost

From creepy cottages to dark forests, I faced Alton Towers Scarefest’s scariest mazes

I braved Alton Towers’ newest scare maze - it humbled me

I visited Efteling theme park and it was brilliantly bonkers

Here's five theme parks in the United Kingdom considered the best value for money these summer holidays.

The 15 best valued UK theme parks for the 2025 summer holidays

The popularity and sheer size of Skull Island: Reign of Kong makes it an ideal ride to transition from the United States to Bedford come 2031.

9 attractions that you could be riding at the new UK Universal Studios

Visiting a theme park is a summer must for 23 per cent for Gen Z

Gen Z's dream summer includes five festivals and four trips abroad

LEGOLAND Windsor Resort reveals its revamped Miniland London, showcasing iconic buildings from the London skyline including new addition, The Cheese Grater.

Watch as city skyline gets recreated out of LEGO bricks

Two seriously injured after ride malfunction at MGM Amusement Park

Terrifying moment ride malfunctions at an MGM Amusement Park

National World spent some days on the holiday of a lifetime in Abu Dhabi.

I ended up at the front of world's fastest rollercoaster in Abu Dhabi

(Photo: Oakwood Theme Park)

Country's largest theme park closes 'immediately' after 40 years

Sleeping Beauty’s castle in Efteling’s Fairytale Forest

"I visited Dutch theme park Efteling and it was truly magical"

Get paid to be a theme park tester: Dream job for UK thrillseekers

The Incredible Hulk Coaster at Universal Orlando Resort

Free kid's place on selected holidays to Orlando, Florida

Holland's Efteling, an altogether less expensive family trip out

Efteling Theme Park: Inside the delightful Dutch fairy tale theme park

Alton Towers has unveiled first-look drone footage of the "jaw-dropping" Nemesis Reborn rollercoaster set to open in days. (Photo: Alton Towers)

First-look footage of 'jaw-dropping' Nemesis Reborn at Alton Towers

The giant orange 'eye' has appeared is the latest Alton Towers promo for a new ride launch.

Alton Towers ride Nemesis Reborn launch date revealed
The reopening of one of the park's favourite attractions is sooner than you might think.
Jessica Martin

Despite tourists bringing noise pollution and traffic chaos to the quaint nearby village of Alton, locals living near Alton Towers say it has major benefits.

Alton Towers: Why residents living next to theme park ‘love’ it

A man was found dead at Disney World Resort hotel

Man, 39 found dead at Disney World Resort after balcony incident

TRON Lightcycle at Walt Disney World (Steven Diaz, Photographer)

Walt Disney World: why Florida's theme park isn't just for kids

World of Jumanji is set to open at Chessington World of Adventures this spring

World-first Jumanji themed park opens in UK - full list of rides

Alton Towers (Getty Images)

Alton Towers announces return of iconic ride after 8 year closure

UK theme parks and fairgrounds face major health and safety checks after high speed incidents - list of rides

Breaking Extra safety checks on 100 fairground and theme park rides across UK

Parents splashing out to keep kids happy on holiday

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