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M25 closure this weekend: Warning to drivers of 10-mile diversion

The weekend sees a host of events taking place in addition to people heading to Thorpe Park, and Gatwick airport

The Independent UK

New Thorpe Park rollercoaster closes again days after breakdown left riders stuck 236ft in the air

It cost £18 million to build

The Independent UK

Children who went missing after Thorpe Park trip found safe and well

Two girls, aged nine and 14, and a boy, seven, found in London after going missing on Monday

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Three children who went missing after trip to Thorpe Park found

Children seen walking towards Chertsey town centre

The Independent UK

Three children missing after day at Thorpe Park found 'safe and well' in London

Khandi, 14, Amelia, 9, and Malik, 7, travelled from Surrey to Milton Keynes before they were found in the capital

Evening Standard

Thorpe Park’s Hyperia rollercoaster breaks down again leaving thrillseekers hanging at 236ft

Dozens of Thorpe Park thrillseekers were stuck at the highest point on Britain’s ‘tallest and fastest’ ride

The Independent UK

When does the new Thorpe Park ride Hyperia open?

The rollercoaster, which is almost ready for the public, is the UK’s tallest and thrill-seekers will exceed 80mph on it

Evening Standard

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Save up to £60 per person on days out with the kids to Alton Towers, Cadbury World and more, in the Merlin Annual Pass sale

With school holidays fast approaching, and parents scrambling for cost-effective days out with the family, the Merlin sale is well-timed

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"They’re both extreme, and they can be intimidating to an outsider." Svalbard made one of 2023's most personal and emotional metal albums. It was at least partly inspired by rollercoasters

Hammer spent the day riding the rails at Thorpe Park with self-confessed rollercoaster fanatic Serena Cherry to uncover the truth behind Svalbard's new album Weight Of The Mask

Metal Hammer

Thorpe Park apologises to locals after blaring Halloween sound effects all night

Theme park played wails, screams and spooky music for 12 hours, prompting one man to put ear defenders on his dog

The Guardian - UK

Thorpe Park giving away 100 fast passes for its water ride tomorrow

The offer comes on the hottest day of the year so far

Wales Online

How to pay less at theme parks this summer, including Alton Towers, LEGOLAND Windsor and Chessington

How to get reduced entry tickets, a free day of play and more money-saving hacks for the summer holidays

Daily Mirror

Best campsites next to UK theme parks for super cheap roller coaster holidays

It can be tricky to fit everything in when visiting UK theme parks such as Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Flamingo Land in just a day, so it can be easier to stay the night

Daily Mirror

Two lads spend an indulgent day at the Leeds spa rated one of the best in the world

Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa has just opened a new boutique gym at their impressive venue

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The Independent UK

The best UK theme parks and when to visit

From exhilarating rollercoasters to dinosaurs and Lego, Britain offers myriad options for a high-octane day out

Daily Mirror

Theme park expert shares 5 easy ways you can dodge long ride queues

Thorpe Park, Legoland and Alton Towers have reopened to visitors - and one theme park expert has shared their tips for avoiding long queue times

Wales Online

Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Drayton Manor and more UK theme park opening dates for 2023

From opening dates and prices to new rides, here's everything you need to know to plan an adrenaline-fuelled day out

Liverpool Echo

23 lost rides and rollercoasters we remember from our childhood

They were the go to on school trips or family days out

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Daily Mirror

Thorpe Park launches new ride and it promises to leave thrill seekers terrified

Ghost Train will be one of the UK’s longest ride experiences featuring live actors and multisensory effects when it launches at Thorpe Park in Surrey in March this year

Daily Mirror

Man sheds 5 stone after being told to get off Thorpe Park ride as he was 'too big'

Joe Thompson weighed 19 stone when he was told to get off the Colossus ride at Thorpe Park. The 35-year-old man has now lost five stone and eight inches off his 40-inch waist

Birmingham Post

Plans submitted for industrial park near Thorpe Park Leeds

Scarborough Group International wants to develop a 60-acre site adjacent to its existing location

Leeds Live

Franco's in Leeds review: Italian restaurant owner tells us to 'shut up' when we queried bill

We ordered from Franco's at Thorpe Park but it didn't quite go to plan

Manchester Evening News

Tess Daly tests if 'she's still scared at 53' ahead of BBC Strictly's Halloween special

Prior to heading into the ballroom for week six of the competition, Tess took some time out and headed with her daughters to Thorpe Park

Daily Mirror

Best UK theme park Halloween events including Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and more

Alton Towers, Legoland, Thorpe Park and Chessington are pulling out all the stops with terrifying nights out, and a whole slew of fun events lined up to make Halloween as spooky as possible

Leeds Live

Fury as two Leeds bus routes set to be axed as residents say it will 'cut them off'

Whinmoor and Temple Newsam will sorely miss the X26 and X27

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