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The National Attractions Marketing Conference will see speakers representing some of the UK’s top visitor
16 Aug 2023
Sir Nick Varney has been revealed as the headline speaker at this year's VAC. Taking
26 Mar 2020
The British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions (BALPPA) has postponed its upcoming expo
12 Dec 2019
UK theme parks have been advised to take action to prevent future deaths, following the
14 Nov 2017
The head of Drayton Manor Theme Park in Tamworth, Staffordshire, has collected an OBE for
11 May 2017
A number of Merlin attractions have closed their river rapids rides, following the death of
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09 May 2017
An 11-year-old girl has died after an incident at a water ride at Drayton Manor
23 Mar 2017
Roller coaster supplier Zamperla has designed a new Thomas & Friends themed ride for Drayton
16 Jan 2017
Drayton Manor theme is increasing investment into its popular Thomas Land, ploughing £250,000 (US$304,000, €286,000)
23 Sep 2016
Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa Laa and Po are set to become theme park sensations as
15 Feb 2016
Gateway Ticketing Systems UK has announced a new partnership with Drayton Manor theme park in
06 Oct 2015
Gothenburg's mayor, Lena Malm, has welcomed exhibitors and delegates to the Euro Attractions Show (EAS)
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
15 May 2015
The Thomas the Tank Engine IP has been valued at £1bn (US$1.57bn, €1.38bn), 70 years
23 Feb 2015
Drayton Manor theme park is embarking on a £2.5m (US$3.9m, €3.4m) expansion of its Thomas
01 Oct 2014
The attractions industry made its presence known at Leisure Industry Week, held at the NEC
22 Jul 2014
Contracts to supply The RHS Chelsea Flower Show and its main sponsor M&G investments are
20 May 2014
Thomas the Tank Engine, has been hailed as key to the survival of heritage railways,
05 Feb 2014
Drayton Manor Theme Park, UK, has unveiled details of Air Race, a £1.2m thrill ride
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23 Sep 2013
The founder and owner of Drayton Manor Theme Park, Mr George H H Bryan OBE,
27 Aug 2013
Italian manufacturer Zamperla has created a new monorail ride for Drayton Manor Theme Park in
03 Jul 2013
Drayton Manor theme park is about to open its newest ride for Thomas Land. The
06 Aug 2012
A female guest has died at Drayton Manor theme park near Tamworth, Staffordshire, after suffering
31 Aug 2011
OmniTicket Network is the solution of choice for venues of all sizes with a proven
22 Jul 2011
Drayton Manor Hotel - a new 150-room hotel being developed at Staffordshire's Drayton Manor Theme
05 Jul 2011
Themeing and design specialist Meticulous has completed high profile contracts at several attraction venues in
20 May 2011
Drayton Manor Theme Park will unveil a new family-friendly addition to its popular Thomas Land
19 May 2011
UK-based 4D effects theatre specialist Simworx has supplied the first ever 4D theatre attraction in
17 May 2011
Drayton Manor Theme Park has opened its newest attraction - a themed junior coaster supplied
05 May 2011
Cartoon hero Ben 10 has made Drayton Manor Theme Park in Staffordshire, his new home.
31 Jan 2011
Drayton Manor theme park near Tamworth has revealed details of its new children's roller coaster.
16 Sep 2010
The leisure industry is again preparing for the sector's largest UK-based trade show, the Leisure
25 Mar 2010
Construction work has begun on the new hotel at the Drayton Manor Theme Park in
21 Jan 2010
Drayton Manor theme park in Tamworth, Staffordshire, will host the National Farm Attractions Network's (NFAN)
24 Nov 2009
A new joint marketing campaign - Heart of England Adventures - has been launched in
09 Nov 2009
OmniTicket Network will develop tailored made systems to each client's individual specification. All installations are
01 Oct 2009
A new Thomas The Tank Engine-themed park has opened in Shinmisato, Japan. Thomas Town Shinmisato
03 Jul 2009
Drayton Manor theme park has been given approval to build further accommodation in the visitor
21 Apr 2009
Drayton Manor theme park in Staffordshire, UK, has opened a 4D effects theatre in time
18 Sep 2008
Drayton Manor theme park in Staffordshire, UK, is to open a 4D effects theatre at
20 Mar 2008
Drayton manor theme park in Staffordshire, UK, has unveiled its new £5m Thomas Land. The
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