Blackpool Pleasure Beach is offering eight thrilling nights of late night riding and fireworks in 2017.

On 29th April, 3rd June, 29th July, 12th August, 26th August, 23rd September, 28th October and 4th November the rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach will be open until 10pm for some late night riding followed by a spectacular fireworks display.

Flambards near Helston in Cornwall will open a spectacular new thrill ride in 2017, with Sky Force coming to the theme park in time for the Summer.

Sky Force is the first genuine ‘white knuckle’ ride to be unveiled in Cornwall and construction work has already started to ensure the attraction can open in time for the Summer school holidays in July.

Lightwater Valley opens its doors again next month with four new attractions and a year of events including a visit from children's TV star Mister Maker.

Set within 175 acres of beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, the family theme park opens on April 1 offering the chance to experience new thrills and adventures.

The first new attraction Jumpin' Jacks is a huge bouncy pillow for all the family to enjoy as they clamber, leap and bounce upon this giant inflatable, measuring 46ft long by 33ft wide. Then, Flying Nellies is an exciting new ride for younger visitors taking them into the air on a magical elephant, while the Mini Diggers offer kids all the fun of playing with sand without getting their hands dirty. And after that, parents can tire out the little ones by letting them run wild on the new interactive Adventure Playground.

Following a £3 million investment in Fantasy Island, the Lincolnshire theme park has unveiled a new indoor mini-golf course, bowling alley and six junior rides for 2017.

The theme park was purchased by Mellors Group in March last year and had a very successful 2016 season, including welcoming back the extreme 50-metre tall thrill ride G-Force.

Fantasy Island is best known for The Millennium, a 150ft tall looping roller coaster, and The Odyssey, the UK's third tallest roller coaster at 167ft tall with a top speed of 62mph.

The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure is now open at Chessington World of Adventures after a launch event that included a book signing with author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler.

The Gruffalo is one of the UK's best-loved children's book characters and the story has been magically brought to life through a series of impressive sets featuring animatronics, projections, screens and music with various added effects including lighting, smoke, smells, sounds and water fountains.

The developer of the long-awaited London Paramount Entertainment Resort in Kent has said that it expects to open the £3.2 billion attraction in 2022. 

LRCH are confident that the development scheme at the Swanscombe Peninsula will be approved when what's known as a development consent order (DCO) is submitted to the government in November.

Climb aboard The Bounty and hold on tight as you experience the thrill of this classic pirate ship ride. Swing higher and higher over Pirate Cove, until you can almost see the whole park, then plunge back towards the ground with stomach-dropping speed.

Thrill seekers and adventurous families alike will love this giant swinging ship, which takes budding buccaneers on the ride of their lives! (Minimum Height: 1.2m)

Enjoy a fast-paced ride in your very own ship on the Jolly Buccaneer. Climb into your seat and hold on tight as you whizz around the bumpy track at high speed.

This classic pirate-themed ride is perfect for the whole family, whether you're a speed fiend or a first-time theme park visitor. (Minimum Height: 1m)

Get close to the action as characters leap out of the screen, drawing you into an unforgettably exciting, hilarious and thrilling adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat.

The amazing 3D film will captivate the whole family, young and old, while a whole range of special effects bring you right into the action.

Gasp as you're hit by a surprise water spray, jump as you experience an air blast, laugh at the leg tickers and be amazed by loads more incredible effects as you experience the power of 4D cinema. You'll even feel like you're part of the action with the amazing moving seats!

Drunken Barrels is an exciting twist on a true family favourite - the classic teacup ride. Climb into one of the drunken barrels, take a seat, and experience a fast-spinning adventure.

Both the ride platform and the barrels spin around, and then the entire platform raises up on it's side, taking you high up into the air! This popular ride, which seats up to six people in each barrel, is great fun for the whole family. (Minimum Height: 1.1m)