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The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Europe's huge new indoor theme park is opening this year with river rides, rollercoasters and epic castle
A BRAND-new indoor theme park is opening with plenty of attractions, from rollercoasters to carousels, and tickets are already on sale. Bommelwereld is opening in Groenlo, a city in the Netherlands and it's very easy to get there from the UK. 6 6 The upcoming theme park is based on cartoon character Olivier B. Bommel from a popular Dutch comic book series by Marten Toonder. The park is set across 9,000 square metres and is set in the huge castle called Bommelstein. The castle be 23 metres high and will house over 20 attractions within its walls which visitors can explore when it opens on October 3, 2025. Bommelwereld will be split into different areas such as the Castle Gardens, City of Rommeldam, Inventors' Area, Black Mountains, Circus Grounds and Rivier de rommel. Of the 20 attractions, there are two rollercoasters including one called the Bulderbaaan. It's a runaway train rollercoaster that rides through the Black Mountains and will be 257 metres long with speeds up to 45km/h. There will also be a carousel, bumper cars, a drop tower, as well as smaller interactive games. Other attractions include a mini jet ride called Daverend Draken Spektakel. Families can enjoy the fun house and climbing adventure course. First look at new 'tallest of its kind' ride to open at English seaside theme park 6 6 Around the river in the park will be a water ride called the Razende Rommel. For food, visitors can head to the Restaurant Cant & Claer, where guests can order at the checkout or use QR codes on the tables. There's also a theatre where the comic book characters come to life. Families who want to spend more than just one day at the theme park can stay at the neighbouring accommodations. Marveld Recreatie is a 5-star holiday park full of luxury bungalows that have a private terrace, and modern kitchen. There's also the Havezate Hotel which is within walking distance to the park. From January 5, 2026, a bungalow and hotel stay at Marveld Recreation includes admission to Bommelwereld. 6 Another option is to pitch up at the campsite next door and combine a camping trip with a trip to the amusement park - with tickets at a reduced rate. Tickets are already on sale for €26 (£22.55) per person. The park also offers family tickets options for four people €96 (£83.26), five people €120 (£104.08), and six people €144 (124.90). For Brits visiting from the UK, visitors are best flying or getting the Eurostar to Amsterdam. From there, Groenlo is less than a two hour drive away. While you're waiting for that to open, check out this top European theme park that mums say is better than Disneyland. Plus, the top six UK theme parks you can easily reach by train this summer – and how to find the cheapest family fares. 6
CTV News
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Carousel for sale: Woman looks to sell mechanical ponies
Edna Scott has always loved horses and carousels. Over the years, Scott has collected antique carousel animals that date back to the early 1900s. She was also the project manager who helped design the two carousels at the Lake Nipissing Waterfront in nearby North Bay. 'I've had some wonderful, wonderful stories,' Scott said. Carousel for sale The purchase would include the entire mechanism, animals, all the artwork and carousel schematics. Assembly and disassembly takes three to four hours. (Eric Taschner/CTV News) In 2009, a mechanism had to be restored in the larger carousel at the waterfront. Scott told the person doing the restoration work that it was always her dream to have a smaller, private carousel for her garden. That person was Todd Goings, founder of Ohio-based Carousels and Carvings. 'He said, 'I'll do it.' So, he designed this carousel, which is a little bit different than a normal one,' she said. 'It's overbuilt because all of the pieces were meant for a much larger carousel.' The carousel plays music, lights up, spins and supports her vintage animals, including horses, ponies, a pig and a goose. The carousel also features pictures Scott painted of animals that visit her garden, as well as Callander Bay. Now in her late 80s, Scott said it's time for her to find a new home for her carousel. 'I don't want to leave it to other people to deal with. No one in my family has the same passion,' she said. Scott's carousel Edna Scott of Callander, Ont., is selling her private carousel she had built in her garden. (Eric Taschner/CTV News) Scott said the carousel has been appraised at $114,000, but she's willing to sell it for $70,000. She's hoping a buyer will come forward with the same love for carousels that she has. The purchase would include the entire mechanism, animals, all the artwork and carousel schematics. Assembly and disassembly take three to four hours. 'I would love to see it stay in the area. I'd love to see it go to the town of Callander or something like that,' Scott said. 'I have put feelers out to them, but I haven't heard back.' Carousel horse The carousel plays music, lights up, spins and supports her vintage animals, including horses, ponies, a pig and a goose. (Eric Taschner/CTV News) When asked if she reached out to any local groups such as the Heritage Railway & Carousel Company, she said 'they're very busy with the train and the carousels' they already have. Her carousel has been on the market for 12 days and she's already received a few emails and calls from interested parties. The only piece she plans to keep is an antique white horse, which was a gift from her late husband. 'He put an ad in the Toronto paper for a carousel horse for me,' she said. 'So that started the whole thing.' Scott said her carousel meets Canadian Standards Association regulations, but additional licensing from the Technical Standards and Safety Authority may be needed depending on its use down the line. 'If you were going to do it commercially, then you have to have it approved,' she said. Carousel2 The carousel also features pictures Scott painted of animals that visit her garden. (Eric Taschner/CTV News) 'But there shouldn't be a problem because, as I said, it's over and above the usual, for a carousel.' Scott said it's a straightforward process for non-commercial setups. While she'll be sad when it leaves her home, she said the memories that have been made over the years with it will always fill her with joy. 'I have a lot of wonderful letters and notes from kids with drawings and paintings of the carousel and how much fun they had,' she smiled. Edna Scott Edna Scott says her carousel has been appraised at $114,000, but she's willing to sell it for $70,000. She's hoping a buyer will come forward with the same love for carousels that she has. (Eric Taschner/CTV News) Anyone interested in learning more about it or to make inquiry can contact Scott directly at ednascott127@
