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UK’s ‘best value’ theme park to launch brand new rollercoaster and glamping pods
And other exciting new rides coming to the UK this year
THE UK's best value theme park has announced that it is launching a brand new rollercoaster ahead of the summer.
There's plenty of new rides coming to the UK this year - and now another has been announced in North Yorkshire.
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Lightwater Valley was named the country's best value theme park last year, with that took into consideration crowd levels, queue times, attraction quality, opening hours, and entry prices.
The park picked up a score of 7.9/10 overall and had the most inexpensive tickets, with an average online price of £26 and free parking.
When the report was made, there were 44 attractions and two rollercoasters.
However, a new ride is set to open this year, with an announcement on the
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The announcement doesn't give away too much information about what people can expect from the new ride.
It simply implies a rocket theme that could be suitable for thrill-seekers.
It reads: "Space helmets on, set your orbit for Lightwater Valley and let's get intergalactic!
";Embark on an out of this world adventure and soar above the park on The Rocket Rollercoaster.
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"With gravity defying twist, turns and spins this coaster is perfect for the older kids looking for adrenaline! 3..2..1.. BLAST OFF!"
As well as the new rollercoaster, the theme park is set to open up some new accommodation, although that won't be ready this year.
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Earlier this year, plans for 31 brand new glamping pods were given the green light by North Yorkshire Council.
Planning documents reveal that a woodland area at the theme park will be used to house the pods, with an existing disused coach car park also part of the transformation.
Like the new rollercoaster, details regarding the pods are also scarce, and it's not clear when they will be opened.
Lightwater Valley isn't the only theme park to be getting new rides this year, with some of the UK's biggest parks getting updates.
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- Therme Manchester will have 25 swimming pools, 25 water slides and an indoor beach.
- Modern Surf Manchester will be a surfing lagoon offering lessons to both beginners and experts.
- Chessington World of Adventures waterpark is set to have wave, infinity and spa pools as well as waterslides and cabanas.
- The Cove Resort, Southport is likely to have a water lagoon and a thermal spa with steam rooms and saunas.
- The Seahive, Deal plans to be the "surfing wellness resort" in the UK.
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The Surrey theme park is opening both the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the UK this year.
is expected to be ready early this year.
At 236ft tall, the rollercoaster will take the crown of the UK’s tallest rollercoaster from Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s The Big One, which stands just one foot shorter at 235ft tall.
It will also smash speed records when it opens to the public, reaching a velocity of 81mph.
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Thrill-seekers' favourite Nemesis is set to reopen at the park this year after being closed since November 2022 for refurbishment.
Changes have been made to the ride, with a new paintjob, an updated theme and even a new name.
Once it opens later this month, it will be known as Nemesis Reborn.
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Meanwhile, this lesser-known theme park is also getting a new ride in time for this summer.
And these water attractions are also set to open in the UK.
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