Two iconic dark rides turn 20 this year. That's 2 whole decades which is no small feat. The year 2000 saw Hex at Alton Towers and Valhalla at Blackpool Pleasure Beach join the UK theme park scene and honestly, both blow me away. Valhalla at Blackpool Pleasure Beach is one of my favourite water rides... Continue Reading →
Happy Valentine's Day!!!! I've absolutely adored theme parks since I can remember. Having done many a family trip to Legoland, Chessington and Alton Towers in my childhood, theme parks hold so many happy memories for me...riding Oblivion as my first proper roller coaster, millions of re-rides on the Beastie with my older brother and sister,... Continue Reading →
We don't get a huge amount of time to truly appreciate this country's water rides since the UK doesn't usually get too hot. Occasionally though, the sun decides to show its face and we get some good solid summer weather. With the temperatures climbing, one of my favourite things to do at the theme park... Continue Reading →
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is a seaside park, located along the Fylde Coast, that has been running since 1896. Although Blackpool Pleasure Beach does feature a lot of great roller coasters like the new for 2018, Icon, and old wooden classics like Big Dipper, something Blackpool does better than most other UK theme parks is dark... Continue Reading →
In 1991, Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s funhouse tragically burnt down and the site would stand empty for nearly a decade. That was until Valhalla was created in its place, an indoor water ride that promises to not just get you wet but to absolutely soak you through. The ride is still one of the most expensive... Continue Reading →
Mission Theme Park 