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The Sun
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Much-loved UK theme park reveals new rainy day guarantee – with free return after bad weather
THE WORLD'S top place to take bored kids this summer, which is in the UK, has announced a new rainy day guarantee scheme. Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort has introduced a free return for ticketholders who attend the attraction on a day that rains. 4 4 The new policy means that guests will always have a great visit to the attraction, because if the weather is poor they can return on a day where it is better. The policy will be in place throughout August and it will need to rain for more than three hours on the day of their trip. If this does happen, then guests can return for free within seven days of their original visit date. CEO of Pleasure Beach Resort, Amanda Thompson OBE said: "It's important to us that guests have the best time when visiting, and while technically speaking the rain doesn't affect our rides, we wouldn't want the wet weather to dampen anyone's day. "We truly believe that you can have a great time at Pleasure Beach come rain or shine, but we know that everything is extra special when the weather is on side." If a guest wants to use a rainy day return, they should arrive at the same ticket centre on the day of their return visit and display their eTickets, paper tickets or confirmation email to staff. The new option can also be used seven days of the week. Blackpool Pleasure Beach resort was also recently named as one of the best attractions to bust kids being bored. created an index compiling the best attractions to take kids to this summer and the Lancashire-based attraction managed to beat the likes of Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. Overall, it scored 31.3 out of a possible 35 marks. First look at new 'tallest of its kind' ride to open at English seaside theme park The attraction is home to 10 rollercoasters, five 'dark' (indoor) rides, five water rides and 12 Nickelodeon-themed rides. Throughout the year, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort also hosts a number of shows, including fireworks. Earlier this year, the reimagining of Launch Pad was unveiled, which climbs up to 80 mph and sends riders 210 ft into the air. Banish Boredom Index was made by analysing reviews from over 160 destinations, and the UK dominated the top 20. 4 These included the likes of the Tower of London, Ribby Hall Village, and Warner Bros. Studio Tour London all made the list. Some other attractions across the UK offer rainy day guarantees, such as Crealy Adventure Park in Devon. The attraction offers visitors a free return within seven days of their original visit if there is 30 minutes or more of continuous rainfall during their visit. It is worth checking the FAQs or T&Cs of your tickets to an attraction to see if the theme park, adventure park or other destination offers the same guarantee. Use these tips on your next theme park trip Next time you visit a theme park, you may want to use our top tips to make the most of your adrenaline-inducing day out. Go to the back of the theme park first. Rides at the front will have the longest queues as soon as it opens. Go on water rides in the middle of the day in the summer - this will cool you off when the sun is at its hottest. Download the park's app to track which rides have the shortest queues. Visit on your birthday, as some parks give out "birthday badges" that can get you freebies. If it rains, contact the park. Depending on how much it rained, you may get a free ticket to return. There is also a unique UK theme park with safaris, water park and rides for everyone from toddlers to grandparents. Plus, Disney is set to open a brand new theme park and resort – here's everything we know. 4
BBC News
23-07-2025
- BBC News
Corfe Mullen water slide application for longer summer opening
A summer water slide attraction in a farm field has applied to extend its season to cover the whole of the school Slip and Slide has operated since 2022 beside the A31 near Corfe Mullen, owners' planning application says it already has the right to open for a 28-day period, although it is taking bookings on its website from this week until 31 Newton Parish Council has objected to the plan because of "visual intrusion" and "hazardous" access for cars. Operator Borne Events Ltd, which has a similar attraction beside the A30 at Blackwater, Cornwall, said it was seeking permission to open said the Dorset slide, at Meadow Farm, "offers a safe, family-friendly outdoor activity that supports local tourism and contributes to rural economic diversification".The planning application adds: "The site is located in a rural setting and has been carefully designed to respect landscape character, biodiversity and residential amenity."It argues there is good road visibility in at the site, according to the Local Democracy Reporting residents have raised concerns about increased traffic and the chance of passing motorists being distracted by the sight of the 120m (393ft) parish council said: "The proposed development would result in visual intrusion within the Green Belt."The highway access is considered hazardous."Dorset Council is inviting comments until 4 August. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
CTV News
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
New inflatable floating waterpark opens for summer near Raymond
A new summer attraction designed to help cool off in the heat has been inflated in Raymond. A new summer attraction designed to help cool off in the heat has been inflated in Raymond. Breezy Bay Waterpark opened for its first-ever season on Friday. The floating, inflated waterpark is equipped with slides, floating platforms, a trampoline, monkey bars and a launchpad. 'We liked the Raymond area because it's very central to southern Alberta,' said Jeff Birch, co-owner of Breezy Bay. 'It's not a far drive from Cardston, it's not a far drive from Taber, the border is just down the highway (and) Lethbridge is very close, so it was a really good central location to call in people from all areas of southern Alberta.' The inflatable waterpark is on Corner Lake at the Perrett Park Campground. Breezy Bay and Golden Atlantis Aqua Park near Medicine Hat are the only two inflatable waterparks in southern Alberta. 'B.C. has lots. Ontario has lots. We know several people that frequently go to one out in B.C. and so we thought, 'Why wouldn't one be successful here?'' said Birch. 'I think people that have enjoyed these parks in other places are excited to have one here locally.' The giant water adventure can hold 155 people at a time. Waterpark enthusiasts can book a session time online to visit the park. 'We want everyone to book online because we don't want someone to drive in from Cardston and get here and realize it's full and they just wasted half their day,' said Birch. The sessions range from 90 minutes to two hours and run throughout the day until September. 'When a session first starts, we get everyone checked in, make sure all waivers are checked, we give them a wristband, help them get fitted with a life jacket and then we let them swim out there,' said Kiana Card, head lifeguard at Breezy Bay. Extensive preparations for the grand opening took more than a week, according to Birch. 'There's about 65,000 pounds of cement blocks underwater that are spread strategically underneath,' he said. 'From there, the park is inflated piece by piece and it's taken out and assembled on the water and requires a diver to connect the chains to those blocks underneath.' A new summer attraction designed to help cool off in the heat has been inflated in Raymond. A new summer attraction designed to help cool off in the heat has been inflated in Raymond. While the park just opened, Birch says community feedback so far has been positive. 'We've had a lot of groups reach out, a lot of people show interest that we didn't even think would be interested in it,' he said. 'It's come a long way. We've put a lot of time and effort into it and we're super excited to offer something fun to families here in southern Alberta.'
CTV News
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Summer Adventure in Niagara Falls
Niagara Parks gives us a sneak peek at their newest summer attraction called Niagara Takes Flight. Visit
