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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
UK Theme Park Awards nominations open with new categories
NOMINATIONS have opened for this year's UK Theme Park Awards. The public can nominate their favourite parks, rides and attractions at until Tuesday, June 10. The awards, organised by aim to recognise the best in the theme park industry. There are 22 categories this year, including Best Customer Service and Best Value. New categories include Best Use of IP in an Attraction and Best Queue Line Experience or Pre-Show. The public nominations, along with input from an expert judging panel, will form a shortlist ahead of a public vote later this year. READ MORE: Disney to build latest theme park in the United Arab Emirates The major contenders for this year's awards include Alton Towers and Drayton Manor in Staffordshire, Blackpool Pleasure Beach in Lancashire and Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventures in Surrey. Other theme parks expected to receive multiple nominations include Adventure Island in Essex, BeWILDerwood in Cheshire and Norfolk, Blackgang Chine on the Isle of Wight and Crealy in Devon. There are also categories for content creators, including Best Established Content Creator and Best Developing Content Creator. Lawrence Roots, founder of said: "With more than 360,000 public votes last year, the popularity of the awards continues to grow every year, and they are a great way to celebrate the very best UK theme parks."
Scottish Sun
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Tech-free English attraction parents rave about brings back cheap family tickets for summer
And the other tech-free attraction in the UK that is the world's largest Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A UK attraction praised for having no technology or loud rides has launched bargain family tickets for the holidays. BeWilderwood first opened in Norfolk in 2007, followed by Cheshire in 2021. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 BeWilderwood has relaunched its cheap family tickets Credit: Supplied 4 The theme park was named the best in the UK for toddles last year Credit: Supplied 4 The Twiggle Tots discount includes cheap tickets for one adult and one toddler Credit: BeWILDerwood The outdoor 'theme park' has no rides or modern technology, and instead encourages kids to have imaginative play. And the Cheshire park has rereleased new parent toddler tickets for a bargain. After the huge success of 2024's offer, the woodland adventure park has extended their Twiggle Tots offering across May, June, and July 2025. The Twiggle Tots deal - which the park launched last year - includes discounted entry for an adult and toddler aged three or under. Costing just £12.50, it can be used on weekdays across May, June and July. It is well timed, after winning Best Theme Park for Toddlers in the UK Theme Park Awards last year. Lydia Downey, head of marketing and media, told local media: 'Twiggle Tots was so popular last year, and we have been inundated with people asking when it's coming back. "So, we're so pleased its finally back this May." The unique attraction is based on the book series by Tom Blofeld, with characters from both A Boggle at BeWILDerwood and The Bewilderbats. And new book Minty and the Big Stink includes the new character Minty the Crocklebog, who will feature at the park this year. Run, climb, clamber, twirl, whizz and whoosh through a magical treehouse adventure park, BeWILDerwood Otherwise the park's main play structure includes slides, storytelling stages, zip lines and den-building activities. There are also the Wobbly Wires, the Slippery Slopes, the Broken Bridge and Curious Treehouses to explore for kids. Unique to the Cheshire park is the Loopy Lakes, Witches House, Telescope Tower and Mish Mash Maze. While the Norfolk park is the only one with the BeWILDerboats, Tricky Tunnels and Muddles Maze. What is it like to visit BeWilderwood with kids? Mum Catherine Lofthouse recently visited. It's perfect for a hot summer's day as you're mainly in the shade wherever you go and there's loads of smaller spaces where adults can sit and relax while children play freely in eyesight. What's great is that lots of the equipment is designed for different ages and abilities to use together. My boys loved whizzing down the widest slide side by side and taking to the twin ziplines. For smaller guests, there's separate play spaces so they don't get overwhelmed by the big kids running riot. Upcoming events this year are yet to be revealed although there are likely to be themed seasons such as Halloween and Christmas again. One parent who raved about the park said: "Honestly one of the best places we have been with the kids." Another agreed: "We had a fantastic day and spent over 4 hours here and could have easily been there longer." Another similar attraction in the UK is Lilidorei, thought to be the largest play structure in the world. Found at The Alnwick Garden's, Elfwin Drin is 65ft tall, with slides bridges and towers to play on. Here are some other tech-free adventure parks in the UK.
The Irish Sun
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Tech-free English attraction parents rave about brings back cheap family tickets for summer
A UK attraction praised for having no technology or loud rides has launched bargain family tickets for the holidays. Norfolk in 2007, followed by Cheshire in 2021. 4 BeWilderwood has relaunched its cheap family tickets Credit: Supplied 4 The theme park was named the best in the UK for toddles last year Credit: Supplied 4 The Twiggle Tots discount includes cheap tickets for one adult and one toddler Credit: BeWILDerwood The outdoor 'theme park' has no rides or modern technology , and instead encourages kids to have imaginative play. And the Cheshire park has rereleased new parent toddler tickets for a bargain. After the huge success of 2024's offer, the woodland adventure park has extended their Twiggle Tots offering across May, June, and July 2025. The Twiggle Tots deal - which the park launched last year - includes discounted entry for an adult and toddler aged three or under. Read more on theme parks Costing just £12.50, it can be used on weekdays across May, June and July. It is well timed, after winning Best Theme Park for Toddlers in the UK Theme Park Awards last year. Lydia Downey, head of marketing and media, told "So, we're so pleased its finally back this May." Most read in Family The unique attraction is based on the book series by Tom Blofeld, with characters from both A Boggle at And new book Minty and the Big Stink includes the new character Minty the Crocklebog, who will feature at the park this year. Run, climb, clamber, twirl, whizz and whoosh through a magical treehouse adventure park, BeWILDerwood Otherwise the park's main play structure includes slides, storytelling stages, zip lines and den-building activities. There are also the Wobbly Wires, the Slippery Slopes, the Broken Bridge and Curious Treehouses to explore for kids. Unique to the Cheshire park is the Loopy Lakes, Witches House, Telescope Tower and Mish Mash Maze. While the Norfolk park is the only one with the BeWILDerboats, Tricky Tunnels and Muddles Maze. What is it like to visit BeWilderwood with kids? Mum Catherine Lofthouse recently visited. It's perfect for a hot summer's day as you're mainly in the shade wherever you go and there's loads of smaller spaces where adults can sit and relax while children play freely in eyesight. What's great is that lots of the equipment is designed for different ages and abilities to use together. My boys loved whizzing down the widest slide side by side and taking to the twin ziplines. For smaller guests, there's separate play spaces so they don't get overwhelmed by the big kids running riot. Upcoming events this year are yet to be revealed although there are likely to be themed seasons such as Halloween and Christmas again. One parent who raved about the park said: "Honestly one of the best places we have been with the kids." Another agreed: "We had a fantastic day and spent over 4 hours here and could have easily been there longer." Another similar attraction in the UK is Found at The Alnwick Garden's, Elfwin Drin is 65ft tall, with slides bridges and towers to play on. Here are some other 4 The cheap tickets can only be used on weekdays Credit: Supplied
The Sun
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Tech-free English attraction parents rave about brings back cheap family tickets for summer
A UK attraction praised for having no technology or loud rides has launched bargain family tickets for the holidays. BeWilderwood first opened in Norfolk in 2007, followed by Cheshire in 2021. 4 4 4 The outdoor 'theme park' has no rides or modern technology, and instead encourages kids to have imaginative play. And the Cheshire park has rereleased new parent toddler tickets for a bargain. After the huge success of 2024's offer, the woodland adventure park has extended their Twiggle Tots offering across May, June, and July 2025. The Twiggle Tots deal - which the park launched last year - includes discounted entry for an adult and toddler aged three or under. Costing just £12.50, it can be used on weekdays across May, June and July. It is well timed, after winning Best Theme Park for Toddlers in the UK Theme Park Awards last year. Lydia Downey, head of marketing and media, told local media: 'Twiggle Tots was so popular last year, and we have been inundated with people asking when it's coming back. "So, we're so pleased its finally back this May." The unique attraction is based on the book series by Tom Blofeld, with characters from both A Boggle at BeWILDerwood and The Bewilderbats. And new book Minty and the Big Stink includes the new character Minty the Crocklebog, who will feature at the park this year. Otherwise the park's main play structure includes slides, storytelling stages, zip lines and den-building activities. There are also the Wobbly Wires, the Slippery Slopes, the Broken Bridge and Curious Treehouses to explore for kids. Unique to the Cheshire park is the Loopy Lakes, Witches House, Telescope Tower and Mish Mash Maze. While the Norfolk park is the only one with the BeWILDerboats, Tricky Tunnels and Muddles Maze. What is it like to visit BeWilderwood with kids? Mum Catherine Lofthouse recently visited. It's perfect for a hot summer 's day as you're mainly in the shade wherever you go and there's loads of smaller spaces where adults can sit and relax while children play freely in eyesight. What's great is that lots of the equipment is designed for different ages and abilities to use together. My boys loved whizzing down the widest slide side by side and taking to the twin ziplines. For smaller guests, there's separate play spaces so they don't get overwhelmed by the big kids running riot. Upcoming events this year are yet to be revealed although there are likely to be themed seasons such as Halloween and Christmas again. One parent who raved about the park said: "Honestly one of the best places we have been with the kids." Another agreed: "We had a fantastic day and spent over 4 hours here and could have easily been there longer." Another similar attraction in the UK is Lilidorei, thought to be the largest play structure in the world. Found at The Alnwick Garden's, Elfwin Drin is 65ft tall, with slides bridges and towers to play on. Here are some other tech-free adventure parks in the UK. 4
