Lightwater Valley

[Tom]

Given the fact they are offloading it, I doubt they hold such a high view of themselves or the park.

 

[owenstreet7]

I know it's from Ride Rater however they're reporting that Mellors have acquired Lightwater Valley. I can imagine other sources will also confirm this soon if correct.

I wonder if we will start seeing a change in line up for next season?

https://riderater.co.uk/12731/mellors-group-acquires-lightwater-valley/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAOmvjtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe1lFSo2T1fZm3nKYW8yqrkiM6BGDUHXFU6bDIvIcjJCj0M8Q1xnmEsYEbj9g_aem_Q73stTFpdmqje6xXUVyXFg

 

[Tom11]

I know it's from Ride Rater however they're reporting that Mellors have acquired Lightwater Valley. I can imagine other sources will also confirm this soon if correct.

I wonder if we will start seeing a change in line up for next season?

https://riderater.co.uk/12731/mellors-group-acquires-lightwater-valley/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAOmvjtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe1lFSo2T1fZm3nKYW8yqrkiM6BGDUHXFU6bDIvIcjJCj0M8Q1xnmEsYEbj9g_aem_Q73stTFpdmqje6xXUVyXFg

It sounds very exciting hopefully turns out to be true, it sounds like it's going to be a great fit of owners for the park and hopefully they're going the right direction and new direction helps deliver new ride s and attractions for the park.

 

[Spark]

Yes this is more like it. At least we know the new owners won’t be asset stripping it anymore (is there much left). Would be nice to see a return of the runaway train to somewhere like here for a couple of seasons

 

[John_P]

Be interesting to see if they bring back any of the rides they were previously shipped off to places like the Middle East which they still own to populate the park with some new for 2026 attractions.

 

[owenstreet7]

Be interesting to see if they bring back any of the rides they were previously shipped off to places like the Middle East which they still own to populate the park with some new for 2026 attractions.

I'm half imagining it'll be quite a few (both family and thrill) flats from the fair circuit, dodgems, waltzer, a spinning wild mouse and a Reverchon flume and/or rapids initially.

I'd also imagine some of the older rides will end up being removed (possibly gradually), some of the Modern Products children's rides comes to mind where some of those may be coming to the end of their service life.

It'll be interesting which rides come in for 2026. I'd also be ironic if the rapids that's at Fantasy Island came back to the same spot as it used to be in.

 

[funfairsthemeparks5]

I can see multiple new family/thrill rides next season if I’m being honest. The rapids would be a good move again as it was always popular when at LWV. I hope they take out the likes of Spin Bug etc as it looks out of place on Eagles Claws old site.

 

[Quantum]

In honesty this is best case scenario for Lighwater Valley but they have a job on Thier hands. The park needs bigger rides I'd also resurrect the lodges ideally, they are a money spinner

 

[owenstreet7]

I can see multiple new family/thrill rides next season if I’m being honest. The rapids would be a good move again as it was always popular when at LWV. I hope they take out the likes of Spin Bug etc as it looks out of place on Eagles Claws old site.

Speaking of Eagle's Claw, it could be a good ride to bring back in the unlikely scenario, the park have it stored.

It depends on if the park have sold or scrapped it.

 

[IDB]

Be interesting to see if they bring back any of the rides they were previously shipped off to places like the Middle East which they still own to populate the park with some new for 2026 attractions.

They definitely built up a very good collection of rides for their Saudi events. Not sure if they are all still out there, or if some are back in their Nottingham yard?