Theme Park Tourist features a wide-range of in-depth features and articles, covering rides, attractions and restaurants at theme parks all over the world. As well as previews and reviews of new rides, look out for "Top 10" lists and tips for saving time and money on your next park visit.

The Top 10 Roller Coasters in the UK

A look at the 10 very best roller coasters that the UK's theme parks have to offer.

Review: Alton Towers Ultimate Fireworks 2013

Theme Park Tourist's in-depth review of the Alton Towers firework event which took place on 8th, 9th and 10th November 2013

Interview: John Wardley on the Rides That Were Never Built

Legendary ride designer John Wardley discusses some of the thrilling rides and theme parks that he designed, but that never saw the light of day.

Book Review: "Creating my own Nemesis" by John Wardley

Legendary ride designer John Wardley released his autobiography earlier this year. Is it worth a read for theme park fans? Theme park ride designers do not enjoy a high profile. Whereas movie directors such as Steven Spielberg receive plaudits for their work, it's unlikely that anybody stepping off

Transatlantic Lessons: US vs UK Theme Parks

Here are a few things that US theme parks can learn from the UK, and that UK parks can learn from the US. Editor's note: The author of this article wishes to remain anonymous, so I've posted it under my name. It’s probably quite embarrassing that I’ve been to more theme parks in the US than I have

Why the UK Will Never See a New Wooden Roller Coaster

The UK will never see a new wooden roller coaster. Click here to read why.

Why the UK Will Never See a New Wooden Roller Coaster

The UK will never see a new wooden roller coaster. Click here to read why.

Tales from the Towers: Is the legend of Hex's Chained Oak real?

Hex - The Legend of the Towers is a popular ride at Alton Towers, and tells the story of a mystical, cursed oak tree. But is there any truth behind the attraction's storyline?

UK Theme Park Round-Up - September Review and October 2013 Preview

A look back at September and a preview of the scares to come from the UK parks in October.

Tales from the Towers: Britannia Park, the doomed rival to Alton Towers' crown

With Alton Towers established as Britain's leading theme park, rivals lined up to try and take the crown in the 1980s. Let's learn about one, the doomed Britannia Park.

Tales from the Towers: Alton Towers Village, the holiday complex that never was

Back in 1989, Alton Towers drew up plans for an on-site hotel and chalet complex that would host some 1,200 guests. It was never built, but we can take a look at what might have been.

Tales from the Towers: Hidden Secrets at Alton Towers

The sprawling Alton Towers estate hides a number of hidden secrets. Can you find them all?

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