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Lightwater Valley
Craig
TS Administrator
Group? Isn't it an independent park?
And I'm certain they've always been pretty vocal about not having much dosh to invest.
Nope they're owned by Heritage GB, who own a fair bit UK tourism wise!
jon81uk
TS Member
Nope they're owned by Heritage GB, who own a fair bit UK tourism wise!
Wow, never realised Lands End and Lightwater Valley owned by same company!
That's pretty great news! Doesn't look a cheap bit of kit at all (anyone know the price?).
I'm trying to think or where it could go and it surely has to be by Raptor Attack considering the dinosaur theme. I hope the exterior of the presumably-new building isn't a cheap-looking job. Also, whilst this will be a great addition for the park (and the UK), I can't help but think a headline coaster is really needed. Saying that, it's often said the park lacks undercover attractions so at least this will go some way to addressing that.
In less good news, I've just tried to go on Valley Mania to check this news and it appears it's shut down for good. It was in decline ever since Nathan (who'd done a great job) passed it onto T Park's Meames, but it looks like he's given up which is a shame - it was a site that for a long time had an excellent relationship with the park.
I'm trying to think or where it could go and it surely has to be by Raptor Attack considering the dinosaur theme. I hope the exterior of the presumably-new building isn't a cheap-looking job. Also, whilst this will be a great addition for the park (and the UK), I can't help but think a headline coaster is really needed. Saying that, it's often said the park lacks undercover attractions so at least this will go some way to addressing that.
In less good news, I've just tried to go on Valley Mania to check this news and it appears it's shut down for good. It was in decline ever since Nathan (who'd done a great job) passed it onto T Park's Meames, but it looks like he's given up which is a shame - it was a site that for a long time had an excellent relationship with the park.
I find it hard to believe that a park that hasn't had any significant investment for many years, has such poor catering options, and disgusting cleanliness, can suddenly afford something as substantial as this.
And going by what has been said on Coasterforce, it appears VM was taken down due to an altercation between VM and LWV. I know things got heated between them because LWV couldn't accept the (deserved) criticism. (Did you see their response to the dirty toilet complaint?!)
And going by what has been said on Coasterforce, it appears VM was taken down due to an altercation between VM and LWV. I know things got heated between them because LWV couldn't accept the (deserved) criticism. (Did you see their response to the dirty toilet complaint?!)
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I'll just paste my response from CoasterForce to save time...
The vintage cars were picked up from Loudoun Castle back when they bought Powder Kegs and the rest of Skeleton Cove.
The original plan (2012 IIRC) was to have the vintage cars replace Skate Karts and tie it in with Raptor Attack, which would then form the beginnings a new themed area. With news of dinosaur themed adventure golf and a simulator, I'm guessing the original plans are now afoot. It'll be a shame to see Skate Karts removed, but I can understand it from a business perspective.
I'm guessing the simulator is also why the park placed Whirlwind on the market last year - both to make room for it and provide the necessary funds, as I can't imagine they come cheap. It'll be a fantastic addition for the park though, so kudos.
And hello... long time!
The vintage cars were picked up from Loudoun Castle back when they bought Powder Kegs and the rest of Skeleton Cove.
The original plan (2012 IIRC) was to have the vintage cars replace Skate Karts and tie it in with Raptor Attack, which would then form the beginnings a new themed area. With news of dinosaur themed adventure golf and a simulator, I'm guessing the original plans are now afoot. It'll be a shame to see Skate Karts removed, but I can understand it from a business perspective.
I'm guessing the simulator is also why the park placed Whirlwind on the market last year - both to make room for it and provide the necessary funds, as I can't imagine they come cheap. It'll be a fantastic addition for the park though, so kudos.
And hello... long time!
nemesis1994
TS Member
Of lodges do come, I reckon 2017 with enchanted village and sim word in 2015 and 2016
Tim
TS Member
Just been catching up on the Channel 4 programme Shipping Wars and one of the loads they carry is a LWV Swan Pedalo:
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/shipping-wars-uk/on-demand/59107-016
It was an interesting find because they first said it was from Yorkshire, then Ripon at which point the penny dropped, before they turned up at LWV
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/shipping-wars-uk/on-demand/59107-016
It was an interesting find because they first said it was from Yorkshire, then Ripon at which point the penny dropped, before they turned up at LWV
Enter Valhalla
TS Member
Forgive my ignorance but what is this? I've not been to Movie Park, I tried looking it up but can't actually find anything on it.
DiogoJ42
TS Member
Did you try The first place anyone looks for theme park info?Forgive my ignorance but what is this? I've not been to Movie Park, I tried looking it up but can't actually find anything on it.
Sam
TS Member
The rollercoaser database which doesn't contain any information about rides other than, err, rollercoasters?
DiogoJ42
TS Member
Well, only that, the address and phone number, link to the park's website, links to multiple map sites, a brief history of the park etc...The rollercoaser database which doesn't contain any information about rides other than, err, rollercoasters?

Enter Valhalla
TS Member
What? I know exactly what Movie Park is. I think you've misunderstood my question. I want to know what this "tunnel" attraction is. I know what Movie Park is and have planned several trips there in the past, none of which have ever materialised.
Rob
TS Team
What? I know exactly what Movie Park is. I think you've misunderstood my question. I want to know what this "tunnel" attraction is. I know what Movie Park is and have planned several trips there in the past, none of which have ever materialised.
It is a Simworx Immersive Tunnel. No idea how good they are mind.
Sheffieldthemepark
TS Member

I don't know if I've missed something but i didn't realise the rapids left. Any news on this.
This is the picture Lightwater Valley posted on their Facebook page today :/
https://www.facebook.com/LWVTP/photos/pcb.10152966915460292/10152966884445292/?type=1&theater