LEGOLAND Windsor has begun a public consultation on future development plans for the theme park and resort hotel. If the plans are successful, between now and 2017 there will be a new Haunted House attraction and a new extension to the LEGOLAND Resort Hotel.

The park are also considering an extension to DUPLO Valley and redevelopment of the Imagination Centre and Land of the Vikings areas. Following the acquisition of new land they are looking into a sustainable ecolodge style development.

Travel back in time for a Jurassic family adventure at Paultons Park in 2016, as the Lost Kingdom arrives featuring two new roller coasters and much more.

Opening 17th May 2016, step into the Lost Kingdom, a prehistoric world where dinosaurs still roam the earth. This new land will join the other themed areas Peppa Pig World and Critter Creek as the theme park continues to develop.

The Lost Kingdom at Paultons Park will include six dinosaur themed family rides, animatronic dinosaurs, a dinosaur themed play area and new places to eat and drink.

Alton Towers theme park will re-open on Monday 8th June. Due to the ongoing investigation into the incident on The Smiler last Tuesday, X-Sector will remain closed until further notice, as will Sonic Spinball.

The theme park has been closed for five days since the crash in which 16 people were injured, four seriously.

Four roller coasters at three theme parks in the UK have been shut after the crash on The Smiler at Alton Towers in which 16 people were injured, four seriously.

The Smiler, which crashed, and SAW - The Ride, another multi-car roller coaster manufactured by Gerstlauer which is at Thorpe Park, have both been shut "for the foreseeable future" according to Merlin Entertainments.

Two other multi-car roller coasters, Dragon's Fury and Rattlesnake at Chessington World of Adventures, have also been closed until new safety protocols have been applied.

Growth in visitor numbers at some of the UK's biggest theme parks during 2014 revealed in figures from TEA/AECOM.

The annual TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index, the definitive annual attendance study for the themed entertainment and museum industries, has been published.

Theme park numbers for calendar year 2014 show that the industry has continued its post-recession attendance growth at a healthy rate of 4% for the top parks globally. Europe has rebounded with 3% volume growth, the U.S. has remained steady at a little over 2%, and Asia, still the leader but not by as much, increased by about 5%.

Four people have been seriously injured after two trains on The Smiler roller coaster at Alton Towers collided on Tuesday 2nd June.

The theme park has been closed for five days from Wednesday 3rd June until Sunday 7th June.

No Time For Nuts, a brand new film for Ice Age The 4D Experience at Alton Towers, launches on 24th May 2015.

Ice Age The 4D Experience originally opened at Alton Towers in 2002 and has been showing a film based on the third movie in the blockbuster series, but for 2015 has been updated with this Academy Award nominated short film.

The competition to win a family pass to Lightwater Valley has now closed and the winner has been contacted.

We will have more competitions to win UK theme park tickets soon so keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter. 

Air Race takes its riders on a stomach-churning aerial adventure, turning their world upside down at a height of up to eight metres. Accommodating up to 24 riders at one time in six, four-seater aeroplanes, ‘pilots’ experience accelerations of almost 4G as they board the acrobatic aeroplane flight.

Pleasurewood Hills will become 'Pleasurewood Chills’ over the Halloween season and offer brave guests and families great new experiences for 2014.

Join Count Woody Bear for a spooky fun filled week for the whole family including trick or treat, spooky stories with Woody and shows along with all your favourite rides and attractions. The event takes place between 25th October - 2nd November and the park will remain open every day until 4pm. Don’t forget to wear your favourite Halloween costumes.