21-05-2025
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.
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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."
