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 Grand National
Anonymous
Tuesday, October 15, 2013

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.
Detonator at Thorpe Park
Anonymous
Monday, October 14, 2013

The Top 5 Drop Rides at UK Theme Parks

No theme park is complete without a drop tower: here are five of the UK's finest.
Chained Oak
Nick Sim
Friday, October 11, 2013

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?
Saw Billy Doll in front of Stealth
Anonymous
Wednesday, October 9, 2013

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.
Britannia Park
Nick Sim
Tuesday, October 8, 2013

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.
Alton Towers Village artwork
Nick Sim
Friday, October 4, 2013

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.
Saw - The Ride
Nick Sim
Monday, September 30, 2013

The Best Rides and Attractions at Thorpe Park

A guide to the very best rides and attractions that Thorpe Park has to offer.
Colossus
Nick Sim
Monday, September 23, 2013

How to Save Time at Thorpe Park

A selection of essential tips for saving time on your next trip to Thorpe Park.
Chessington World of Adventures logo
Anonymous
Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Chessington World of Memories: The Fifth Dimension, Bubbleworks and Vampire

Did Chessington World of Adventures create the three most important theme park rides in the UK?
Stealth
Nick Sim
Tuesday, September 17, 2013

How to Save Money at Thorpe Park

A selection of essential tips for saving money on your next visit to Thorpe Park.
Alton Towers grounds
Nick Sim
Monday, September 16, 2013

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?
Oblivion condoms
Nick Sim
Friday, September 13, 2013

Tales from the Towers: The weird and wacky merchandise of Alton Towers

Over the years, Alton Towers has sold all kinds of bizarre merchandise related to its rides and attractions. Read all about some of the most unusual items that have been offered by the park.

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