The days before lockdown, oh how I can’t wait to return. Here’s our Kimpton Clocktower Hotel review. An unmistakable landmark within the Manchester skyline the Victorian clock tower of the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel stands majestic above the city. This terracotta Grade II listed building dating back to the 1890’s gives its guests a blast from…
Cast your minds back to before the pandemic and there was one special smokehouse in the UK that stood head and shoulders amongst the rest and that’s Hickory’s. Here’s my Hickory’s Smokehouse Gresty Green review. It’s not often I get excited about ‘American-Style’ diners opening up here in the UK. They’re usually ever so disappointing….
Skegness Pier has been purchased by attractions operator Mellors group after being put on the market for £3m. The new owners have plans to transform the pier to its former glory with Managing director James Mellors saying the following about the purchase: “It’s almost like Blackpool has its tower – Skegness Pier is that magnet….
A new job listing on the Merlin Careers website hints that Alton Towers Virtual Queuing may be re-introduced for the 2021 season. The job description under the main responsibilities section reads as follows: “Being the point of contact for any guest queries or feedback regarding Virtual queuing or the Resort Box Office operation.” and “Ensure…
The newest expansion at this Polish theme park and it’s opening in 2021, welcome to Aqualantis at Energylandia. We don’t normally feature overseas news but with something as big as this announcement we couldn’t possibly refuse. Resembling an ancient, sunken city this 6 hectare expansion has had the help of over 1000 people to come…
LEGOLAND Windsor has unveiled the first Mythica Creature set to inhabit the new World of Mythical Creatures Land. Out of the 13 models to be created we got our first look at Chimera. With 12 model makers spending a total of 653 hours to assemble out of 109,522 bricks the Chimera was born. A creature…
A huge lockdown collaboration is mere hours away as Theme Park Fan The Musical will be released on Saturday as enthusiasts and more are eager to see this 2021 production. Jam packed full of enthusiasts and with its own custom scent to match Theme Park Fan The Musical is certainly a refreshing change of pace…
It’s the commentators curse, or more so, the bloggers curse as mere days after slating how awful the Thorpe Park online shop website looked they’ve only gone and launched a new Thorpe Park 2021 shop and it’s had a bit of a makeover! Sporting a very snazzy and snappy design this visually improved online store…
Lightwater Valley has removed Raptor Attack and more thrill rides as the park looks to be aiming towards a more family friendly market. Raptor Attack (formely named the Rat Ride) has been at Lightwater Valley since 1987. The ride underwent a major refurbishment in 2010 but has now been retired. Other rides have also been…
Up and down the country there are many roller coasters that strike the fear of god into the hearts of those who dare to ride them, the sheer drops that have you wondering just how the coasters manage to stay on their tracks. We go over the UK’s top 5 steepest roller coasters in today’s…
