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Cheapest theme parks in the UK ranked - including one with free entry
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A day out with the kids can be expensive - but these theme parks are some of the cheapest in the UK
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'I spent the day at Alton Towers and couldn't believe length of queue times'
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A theme park enthusiast has given a little insight into the lengthy queues at Alton Towers as parents search for fun days out to keep kids entertained during the holidays
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UK's cheapest theme parks revealed - including one where entry is completely free
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As school holiday boredom takes its toll, many parents will be looking for days out that won't break the bank - and these theme parks offer affordable family fun
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'We found a theme park much cheaper than Alton Towers with no queues'
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Gulliver's Kingdom is a far cry from the likes of Alton Towers and Drayton Manor, but it has a charm all of its own, according to Megan Shaw
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Thrillseekers can get Alton Towers three-month pass for less than price of day ticket
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Alton Towers has unveiled a new summer pass that gives three months' access to the theme park.
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Abandoned theme park left 'frozen in time' where Orca whales still alive left to rot
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WARNING, GRAPHIC IMAGES: Wikie, 23, and her 11-year-old son Keijo are the last two killer whales in France and due to the closure of the Marineland Antibes they have been left to rot in their tank
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'I'm a mum – parents should never use this phrase when taking kids to Disney'
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A mum warned parents to avoid saying one statement on the way to Disney theme parks – as it could cause havoc with your family. Here's all you need to know
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All we know so far about Universal UK from including location, date, and what to expect from theme park
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The massive theme park is expected to pump £50bn into the economy and create tens of thousands of jobs.
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Tragic final moments as theme park visitors pulled into ride machinery and crushed
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Four adults were killed on a River Rapids theme park ride as terrified kids watched the horror unfold.
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach axes staff, closes rides and cuts opening hours
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The popular theme park announced the changes following their end of year results.
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New £8.7 million ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach is a giant swinging pendulum that soars to 138 feet
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The theme park's latest addition for thrillseekers will be the biggest Gyro Swing in the UK
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New Alton Towers ride shut down on opening day after sewage leak
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Alton Towers’ new Toxicator ride forced an ecacuation with claims people were standing in "human toilet waste".
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Couple abandons young child in pram at Disneyland so they can go on ride
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The youngster was left defenceless, covered with a blanket.
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Major UK attraction announces permanent closure after nearly 40 years
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Oakwood Theme Park is to close its doors with immediate effect.
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Alton Towers announce new 'highest of its kind' ride
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The Toxicator combines heart-pounding centrifugal forces and extreme spin patterns.
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'My husband was banned from theme park after humiliating water ride - it wasn't his fault'
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A man was left humiliated after being banned from a theme park for a year - and it's all because of a controversial decision he made on a water ride with his family
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UK theme park closes suddenly after almost 50 years as bosses thank visitors
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Flambards Theme Park in Cornwall will close with immediate effect.
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£50k refurbishment of Dumfries' Dock Park bandstand starts
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Call for Dumfries and Galloway Council to put in place a proper maintenance regime to avoid the park falling back into a state of disrepair
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Only the bravest ride world's scariest rollercoasters with 128mph speeds and mad drops
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Thrill-seekers have been warned the "world's most dangerous" rollercoasters can leave them feeling "dizzy" – and we're certain they're not for the faint-hearted...
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Minnie Mouse unmasked at holiday resort – and parents are concerned
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Minnie Mouse has been known and loved by kids all over the world for decades, but when the person behind the costume is unmasked, it's not always the fairytale ending parents were hoping for
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Horror as theme park ride malfunctions leaving people 'suspended in the air'
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The horror incident has sparked a major emergency response, with crews battling to get people down.
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Alton Towers shuts popular rollercoaster as smoke billows from ride
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Alton Towers have been forced to shut its Wicker Man rollercoaster after smoke was seen coming from the ride - people have also been evacuated from the scene.
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Scots double amputee 'thrown off' Thorpe Park ride because she has no hands
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Lisa Morrison, of Fife, endured an ordeal while at Thorpe Park with her son.
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'Super dad' scrambles up water slide to rescue stranded daughter
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Sienna's sixth birthday celebrations took a dramatic turn after she got stuck on the ride.
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