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Huge new £12m viking land to open at top UK theme park with three new rides
Huge new £12m viking land to open at top UK theme park with three new rides

Scottish Sun

time17-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Scottish Sun

Huge new £12m viking land to open at top UK theme park with three new rides

Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PAULTONS Park has revealed plans for a £12million park opening in 2026. The park, which will be named Valgard – Realm of the Vikings, will be a viking-themed world with Paultons Park's first inverting rollercoaster. 3 The new themed world will include an inverting roller-coaster Credit: Paultons Drakon is set to become the park's most thrilling ride with a vertical lift hill and two twists taking riders upside down. There will also be Vild Swing that swirls riders 12 metres in the air, two brand new thrill rides, retheming of Cobra - a famous ride at Paultons Park, into a bobsled adventure. The ride will be renamed Raven to complement the Viking village experience. Valgard also features a themed high-capacity restaurant and new playground for younger visitors to enjoy. The park has also confirmed that there will be another major thrill ride added to Valgard in 2027 - teasing that it will be a 'water-related experience'. James Mancey, deputy managing director at Paultons Park, said: "We've opened two brand-new rides in the last two years and with the build of Valgard firmly underway, we're excited to open a further three, bigger-and-better-than-ever-before rides, between now and summer 2027. "Valgard promises an immersive, atmospheric, and action-packed experience for families and has been specifically designed to grow with our fans. "The introduction of inversions and a vertical lift hill on Drakon certainly up the adrenaline levels at Paultons Park, but staying true to our roots, we haven't forgotten about the little ones and there is something for all of the family in our new Viking village." The addition of Valgard – Realm of the Vikings sees the attraction boast a collection of over 80 rides and attractions across its six themed worlds. Valgard joins Midwestern America themed Tornado Springs famous for its thrilling Cyclonator ride and free-spinning Storm Chaser coaster, and the park's dinosaur themed world, Lost Kingdom. Paulton's Park reveals first look at new £3.5million ride opening next month Families at Paultons Park today were also among the first to try its brand-new £3.5million dark ride, Ghostly Manor. The new indoor ride offers five minutes of game play and additional pre-show thrills, suitable for guests from aged five and above – guests can ride unaccompanied from eight years old. The ride features a supernatural world, with many eerie apparitions and haunted artefacts to discover as they journey through the home of paranormal investigator, Dr Kinley. Upon boarding the four-seater ride carriages, guests are armed with their own Phantom Phaser, a device to capture and contain mischievous ghosts and misbehaving spirits. At the end of the adventure, each rider is presented with their ghost-catching score, revealing who has the best ghost hunting skills. 3 Paultons Park also opened a new ride today Credit: Paultons Park James added: "We have worked with the very best technical and theming experts in the attractions business to create Ghostly Manor. "Our teams and partners have done a remarkable job at creating our very own haunted house, brimming with entertaining paranormal activity. "Ghostly Manor really does look like it's always been part of Paultons Park, and I'm sure it's going to be an enormous hit with our guests!" Paultons Park is also the home of UK exclusive, Peppa Pig World and remains one of Britain's top attractions. In March, Paultons Park also revealed plans for its first ever on-site holiday resort with 95 'Scandi' lodges. Plus, it is the UK's best value theme park also has the shortest queue times in the country.

Huge new £12m viking land to open at top UK theme park with three new rides
Huge new £12m viking land to open at top UK theme park with three new rides

The Irish Sun

time17-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • The Irish Sun

Huge new £12m viking land to open at top UK theme park with three new rides

PAULTONS Park has revealed plans for a £12million park opening in 2026. The park, which will be named Valgard – Realm of the Vikings, will be a viking-themed world with 3 The new themed world will include an inverting roller-coaster Credit: Paultons Drakon is set to become the park's most thrilling ride with a vertical lift hill and two twists taking riders upside down. There will also be Vild Swing that swirls riders 12 metres in the air, two brand new The ride will be renamed Raven to complement the Viking village experience. Valgard also features a Read more on theme parks The park has also confirmed that there will be another major thrill ride added to Valgard in 2027 - teasing that it will be a James Mancey, deputy managing director at Paultons Park, said: "We've opened two brand-new rides in the last two years and with the build of Valgard firmly underway, we're excited to open a further three, bigger-and-better-than-ever-before rides, between now and summer 2027. "Valgard promises an immersive, atmospheric, and action-packed experience for families and has been specifically designed to grow with our fans. "The introduction of inversions and a vertical lift hill on Drakon certainly up the adrenaline levels at Paultons Park, but staying true to our roots, we haven't forgotten about the little ones and there is something for all of the family in our new Viking village." Most read in News Travel The addition of Valgard – Realm of the Vikings sees the attraction boast a collection of over 80 Valgard joins Midwestern America themed Tornado Springs famous for its thrilling Cyclonator ride and free-spinning Storm Chaser coaster, and the park's dinosaur themed world, Lost Kingdom. Paulton's Park reveals first look at new £3.5million ride opening next month Families at Paultons Park today were also among the first to try its brand-new The new indoor ride offers five minutes of game play and additional pre-show thrills, suitable for guests from aged five and above – guests can ride unaccompanied from eight years old. The ride features a supernatural world, with many eerie apparitions and haunted artefacts to discover as they journey through the home of paranormal investigator, Dr Kinley. Upon boarding the four-seater ride carriages, guests are armed with their own Phantom Phaser, a device to capture and contain mischievous ghosts and misbehaving spirits. At the end of the adventure, each rider is presented with their ghost-catching score, revealing who has the best ghost hunting skills. 3 Paultons Park also opened a new ride today Credit: Paultons Park James added: "We have worked with the very best technical and theming experts in the attractions business to create Ghostly Manor. "Our teams and partners have done a remarkable job at creating our very own haunted house, brimming with entertaining paranormal "Ghostly Manor really does look like it's always been part of Paultons Park, and I'm sure it's going to be an enormous hit with our guests!" Paultons Park is also the home of UK exclusive, Peppa Pig World and remains one of Britain's top attractions. In March, Plus, it is the 3 The new world will open in 2026 Credit: Paultons

Eco Atlantic nears operatorship of Block 1 in South Africa's Orange Basin
Eco Atlantic nears operatorship of Block 1 in South Africa's Orange Basin

Yahoo

time07-05-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

Eco Atlantic nears operatorship of Block 1 in South Africa's Orange Basin

Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas is on course to assume operatorship of Block 1 in the Orange Basin offshore South Africa following a farm-in agreement with Tosaco Energy. The company, through its subsidiary Azinam South Africa, is finalising Section 11 regulatory approval to complete the transfer of a 75% working interest in the block. This positions Eco Atlantic as a significant player in the region, with the acquisition of extensive seismic data and well logs from the Petroleum Agency South Africa enhancing the block's prospectivity. The acquired data includes two 3D seismic surveys covering a total of 3,500km² and more than 20,000 line kilometres of 2D seismic, along with logs from three key exploration wells: AF-1, AO-1 and AE-1. These wells, drilled in the late 1980s, have provided valuable insights into the block's gas and oil potential. AF-1 confirmed a gas discovery with tested flow rates of 32.4 million standard cubic feet per day, while AE-1 encountered gas shows and oil indications. AO-1 contributed essential stratigraphic data and reservoir markers. Spanning 19,929km², Block 1 extends from the shore to deep water, with water depths ranging from approximately 200m to 1,000m. This diverse range allows for exploration of multiple play types within the block. Eco Atlantic co-founder and COO Colin Kinley said: 'The Orange Basin has rapidly emerged as one of the most compelling hydrocarbon fairways globally, with recent multi-billion-barrel discoveries adjacent in Namibia extending directly into the geological runway of Block 1. "This asset provides Eco with material exposure across a full-margin basin play ranging from proven, gas-rich inboard sections to oil-prone targets in the deep-water and ultra-deep-water domain." The geological features of Block 1 are considered similar to the nearby Kudu gas field and are in proximity to recent significant discoveries by industry peers such as Galp Energia, Shell, TotalEnergies and Rhino Resources. Upon receiving the final regulatory nod, Eco Atlantic will not only gain operatorship but also the ability to proceed with the existing Exploration Right Budget and Work Plan. This plan currently does not require field operations, meaning that the company can advance its interpretation and technical work without the immediate need for additional environmental permits. Kinley added: 'This strategic acquisition of high-quality 2D and 3D seismic, along with historic well logs deliver massive value to the company. This acquisition is currently conservatively estimated to replace $50m–$60m in acquisition costs required for new exploration.

Kinley Soda Crosses Rs1,500 Crore in India, Strengthening Coca-Cola's Consumer-Centric Growth Strategy
Kinley Soda Crosses Rs1,500 Crore in India, Strengthening Coca-Cola's Consumer-Centric Growth Strategy

Business Standard

time25-04-2025

  • Business
  • Business Standard

Kinley Soda Crosses Rs1,500 Crore in India, Strengthening Coca-Cola's Consumer-Centric Growth Strategy

PRNewswire New Delhi [India], April 25: Kinley Soda, a leading brand from Coca-Cola has crossed the Rs1,500 crore revenue mark, driven by consistency, quality, and consumer trust. Built on a sharp, demand-led portfolio, this milestone highlights the company's strategy of making a wide range of beverages accessible to consumers. For over two decades, Kinley has grown with Bharat, becoming a part of both daily and celebratory moments. From nimbu sodas at street-side thelas to premium hospitality mixers, the brand has built a reputation as a dependable, high-quality soda. Its crisp taste and signature carbonation have made it a staple across occasions, outlets, and generations. Today, available in formats ranging from 200ml to 2.25L PET, Kinley Soda is accessible across 1.4 million+ retail outlets in India, from your local kirana stores to quick commerce like Swiggy and Zepto, to premium shelves. As Kinley continues to lead in the soda category, Coca-Cola India is amplifying its presence with a refreshed and new brand identity for Kinley Strong Soda, reinforcing its commitment to quality and consumer trust. Vinar Nair, Vice President, Franchise Operations, Developing Markets, Coca-Cola India and Southwest Asia said, "Kinley Soda's success is rooted in trust, consistency, and quality. We've focused on execution, not exaggeration, and that discipline sets our portfolio apart. By listening deeply and innovating with intent, we've expanded the brand across every channel. This milestone celebrates the people who choose Kinley every day and reflects our strategy to build purposeful, demand-led brands. We'll continue growing with the same consumer-first mindset because that's what drives real scale." The Kinley Soda success story underscores Coca-Cola India's commitment to leading the market with purposeful innovation, backed by data-led decisions, supply chain strength, and a sharp focus on what consumers seek in refreshment. About Coca-Cola India Coca-Cola in India is one of the country's leading beverage companies, offering a range of high-quality and refreshing beverage options to consumers. The company, in line with its vision of 'Beverages for Life', offers a wide portfolio of products which includes hydration, sports, sparkling, coffee, tea, nutrition, juice and dairy based products. In India its beverage range includes Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, Thums Up, Charged by Thums Up, Fanta, Limca, Sprite, Maaza, Minute Maid range of juices and juice beverages. The Company also offers hydration beverages including Limca Sportz, Smartwater, Kinley, Dasani and Bonaqua packaged drinking water and Kinley Club Soda. Premium products constitute Schweppes range and Smartwater. In addition, it offers Costa Coffee and organic green tea-based beverage- Honest Tea amongst its range of coffee and Tea. The Company is constantly transforming its portfolio, from reducing sugar in its drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. The Company along with its owned bottling operations and franchise bottling partners has a strong network of close to 4 million retail outlets through which it refreshes millions of consumers across the country. It seeks to positively impact people's lives, communities and the planet through water replenishment, packaging recycling, sustainable agriculture initiatives and carbon emission reductions across its value chain. Globally together with its bottling partners, The Coca-Cola Company employs more than 700,000 people, helping to bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more at and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Photo - Logo:

Kinley Soda Crosses ₹1,500 Crore in India, Strengthening Coca-Cola's Consumer-Centric Growth Strategy
Kinley Soda Crosses ₹1,500 Crore in India, Strengthening Coca-Cola's Consumer-Centric Growth Strategy

Business Upturn

time25-04-2025

  • Business
  • Business Upturn

Kinley Soda Crosses ₹1,500 Crore in India, Strengthening Coca-Cola's Consumer-Centric Growth Strategy

NEW DELHI, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Kinley Soda, a leading brand from Coca-Cola has crossed the ₹1,500 crore revenue mark, driven by consistency, quality, and consumer trust. Built on a sharp, demand-led portfolio, this milestone highlights the company's strategy of making a wide range of beverages accessible to consumers. For over two decades, Kinley has grown with Bharat, becoming a part of both daily and celebratory moments. From nimbu sodas at street-side thelas to premium hospitality mixers, the brand has built a reputation as a dependable, high-quality soda. Its crisp taste and signature carbonation have made it a staple across occasions, outlets, and generations. Today, available in formats ranging from 200ml to 2.25L PET, Kinley Soda is accessible across 1.4 million+ retail outlets in India, from your local kirana stores to quick commerce like Swiggy and Zepto, to premium shelves. As Kinley continues to lead in the soda category, Coca-Cola India is amplifying its presence with a refreshed and new brand identity for Kinley Strong Soda, reinforcing its commitment to quality and consumer trust. Vinar Nair, Vice President, Franchise Operations, Developing Markets, Coca-Cola India and Southwest Asia said, 'Kinley Soda's success is rooted in trust, consistency, and quality. We've focused on execution, not exaggeration, and that discipline sets our portfolio apart. By listening deeply and innovating with intent, we've expanded the brand across every channel. This milestone celebrates the people who choose Kinley every day and reflects our strategy to build purposeful, demand-led brands. We'll continue growing with the same consumer-first mindset because that's what drives real scale.' The Kinley Soda success story underscores Coca-Cola India's commitment to leading the market with purposeful innovation, backed by data-led decisions, supply chain strength, and a sharp focus on what consumers seek in refreshment. About Coca-Cola India Coca-Cola in India is one of the country's leading beverage companies, offering a range of high-quality and refreshing beverage options to consumers. The company, in line with its vision of 'Beverages for Life', offers a wide portfolio of products which includes hydration, sports, sparkling, coffee, tea, nutrition, juice and dairy based products. In India its beverage range includes Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, Thums Up, Charged by Thums Up, Fanta, Limca, Sprite, Maaza, Minute Maid range of juices and juice beverages. The Company also offers hydration beverages including Limca Sportz, Smartwater, Kinley, Dasani and Bonaqua packaged drinking water and Kinley Club Soda. Premium products constitute Schweppes range and Smartwater. In addition, it offers Costa Coffee and organic green tea-based beverage- Honest Tea amongst its range of coffee and Tea. The Company is constantly transforming its portfolio, from reducing sugar in its drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. The Company along with its owned bottling operations and franchise bottling partners has a strong network of close to 4 million retail outlets through which it refreshes millions of consumers across the country. It seeks to positively impact people's lives, communities and the planet through water replenishment, packaging recycling, sustainable agriculture initiatives and carbon emission reductions across its value chain. Globally together with its bottling partners, The Coca-Cola Company employs more than 700,000 people, helping to bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more at and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Photo – Logo: View original content to download multimedia: Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PR Newswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.

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