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The Wicker Man rollercoaster at Alton Towers.

How to do Alton Towers with an 8-year-old: 15 tips

An eight-year-old child can have an amazing day out at Alton Towers. But there are some tactics that can make the queues, rollercoasters and general theme park experience better. 15 top tips for tackling Alton Towers with an eight-year-old: Short version Make sure your child…

England, family travel, theme parks, UK

The best weather for visiting Thorpe Park

If you want to avoid crowds and long queues at Thorpe Park, take a close look at the weather forecast before booking tickets. The best time to visit Thorpe Park The best time to visit Thorpe Park is when heavy rain is forecast. To most…

England, London, theme parks, UK

The Formula Rossa at Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi.

The best day to visit Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi

If you want to go on the world’s fastest rollercoaster in Abu Dhabi, avoid the queues at weekends. Days to avoid at Ferrari World Ferrari World, a vast indoor theme park, is one of the top attractions in Abu Dhabi. It is home to the…

Abu Dhabi, theme parks, UAE

Avoid Long Queues at Alton Towers: Rainy Day Secrets

The secret to avoiding the crowds at Alton Towers during peak season is to look closely at the weather forecast. The worst time to visit Alton Towers Everyone knows the worst time to visit Alton Towers – or, indeed, any theme park. The school holidays,…

money saving, theme parks, UK