Iconic theme park ride shuts for good - and fans are left 'devastated'
A popular ride at Alton Towers theme park has finally closed for good in a move that has left some of its most passionate fans 'devastated'.
The theme park's Postman Pat Parcel Post ride replaced the former Old MacDonald's Tractor Ride in May 2014.
But the ride, located within Alton Towers' Cbeebies Land, has now closed to the public after being open for more than 10 years.
Cbeebies Land is the park's kid-themed area with rides featuring characters from the Heeler Family, Bluey and the Octonauts.
An Alton Towers spokesperson told the Stoke Sentinel: 'As we continually look to refresh and enhance our guest offer, Postman Pat Parcel Post ride will be closing in preparation for future development work at the resort.
'Our website has been updated, notifying guests of the planned closure.'
The ride is set to be replaced by a kids rollercoaster. Despite this, some fans were left saddened by the ride's closure.
'Abbie Dolling' wrote on Facebook: 'Sad isn't it. We came today to have our last ride with our son who loves this ride.'
'Theme Park eye' said: 'Yesterday for us was a sad day because Postman Pat ride is now officially closed.'
Another person described the closure as 'absolutely devastating' as they 'loved the ride'.
'Kip Hakes' said the decision to close the ride seemed 'really daft' as it had 'essentially no height restrictions'.
Despite the ride's closure, guests will still be able to book a stay in the theme park hotel's Postman Pat Room.
The deluxe room which can sleep a family of up to five is decorated with a Postman Pat theme.
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