Reopening plans for Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Legoland and London Zoo

Britain’s thrillseekers and nature lovers are looking forward to the return of theme parks and zoos next Monday, which will be among the first major attractions to reopen from the third national coronavirus lockdown. Legoland Windsor, Thorpe Park, Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures and London Zoo are all set to welcome visitors once more … Read more

Want to go to Alton Towers? That’s racist, according to a ‘report’ by Historic England

Even if we don’t yet know whether we’ll be able to jet abroad for our holidays this year, many of us are looking forward to a post-lockdown break. And for a perfect family day out, what could be more fun than a visit to Britain’s largest theme park, Alton Towers in Staffordshire, with its thrilling … Read more

Alton Towers amputee Leah Washington shares photo of day she was fitted with first prosthetic leg

Alton Towers amputee Leah Washington shares throwback snap of day she was fitted with her first prosthetic leg after the 2015 crash as fans say it shows ‘how far she’s come’ Leah Washington had her leg amputated following the 2015 Alton Towers crash She took to Instagram to share a photo of being fitted with … Read more

Why writer ROGER ALTON is dreaming of skiing in Champoluc in Italy during lockdown 

I want to go downhill! Why writer ROGER ALTON is dreaming of skiing in Champoluc in Italy during lockdown Champoluc is an Italian mountain village and part of the Monterosa region  Roger Alton says in his view it’s preferable to Courchevel and it is cheaper  His favourite place to stay there is the Castor – … Read more

Britain’s classic theme park attractions, from a 1920s big dipper to Alton Towers’ iconic Corkscrew

Hold on tight for a roller coaster ride around some of Britain’s classic theme park attractions.  We take you back to pre-WWI Blackpool Pleasure Beach, where Sir Hiram Maxim’s Captive Flying Machines wowed straw-boater-wearing thrillseekers, and then through the decades via one-of-a-kind log flumes, a charming carousel and game-changing roller coasters at Chessington World of … Read more

Sister hits out at Alton Towers staff after carrying girl with cerebral palsy off rollercoaster

‘Dear Alton Towers, ‘Yesterday (28th September 2020) I spent my Birthday at your theme park. On your website, it states Alton Towers wants to “help guests with additional needs have a fabulous and unforgettable experience”. It certainly was an “unforgettable” day for all the wrong reasons. I went with my girlfriend Lucy and my sister … Read more

Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne treat daughters to fun family weekend at Alton Towers 

Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne treat daughters Ella, five, and Mia, two, to fun family weekend at Alton Towers By Joanna Crawley For Mailonline Published: 15:10 BST, 21 September 2020 | Updated: 15:10 BST, 21 September 2020 They’ve had a rollercoaster year but have been closer than ever in recent months. And Jacqueline Jossa and … Read more

Alton Towers amputee, 25, announces she is expecting a baby with her fiance five years after crash

Alton Towers amputee, 25, announces she is expecting a baby with her fiance five years after losing her leg in rollercoaster disaster Vicky Balch was one of 16 injured in the Smiler rollercoaster crash in June 2015 The Lancastrian beautician feared she might never be able to have a baby But she and fiance Dino Manciocchi … Read more

Legoland, Chessington, Alton Towers and Thorpe Park will re-open on July 4

Legoland, Chessington World of Adventures, Alton Towers and Thorpe Park have all announced they will reopen on July 4 with new anti-Covid measures in place.  Boris Johnson today gave the green light for theme parks to reopen to the public as Britons were told pubs, haircuts and weddings can make a return from next month.     … Read more