Welcome to Valley Mania's news archive! In here you can find all the news reports we have posted since we launched way back in 2006.
From the announcement of Raptor Attack, to the closure of The Wave - Valley Mania are always first with the latest breaking news and exclusive announcements.
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2012 Park Map Released |
| Valley Mania can exclusively reveal the brand new Lightwater Valley park map for the 2012 season! The leaflet has received a new artistic style to coincide with the park's rebrand and new logo, as unveiled earlier this year. Despite earlier reports, a last minute decision by the park has also ensured that 2012 will indeed see a new ride after all. | |
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No New Attractions For 2012 |
| Lightwater Valley will be without new attractions for the 2012 season. The theme park were expected to open McDougal's Tractor Ride, which was bought from Loudoun Castle last year. However, in a surprising U-turn, Valley Mania have been informed that the proposed new ride has been postponed, over what is believed to be problems with funding. | |
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2011 Attendance Report |
| Lightwater Valley welcomed over 325,000 visitors through the gates during the 2011 season. The addition of five new rides in the park's pirate-themed area, Skeleton Cove, ensured that figures were on par with those of the previous year. The theme park will re-open on March 24th 2012 following an extensive winter rebrand. | |
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Lightwater Valley Unveil New Logo |
| Valley Mania are delighted to exclusively reveal Lightwater Valley's brand new logo. As part of a wider rebrand, the new logo represents the start of a new era for the North Yorkshire theme park as they look to become 'The Ultimate Adventure'. 2012 will see a fresh approach to the park's marketing literature, TV adverts, website and park map. | |
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2012 Events Programme Revealed |
| Valley Mania can exclusively reveal early details of Lightwater Valley's events programme for the 2012 season. 2012 will see the introduction of a new fireworks event, pirate-themed weekends, and an extended Frightwater Valley! But that's not all, as Lightwater Valley will also be offering you the chance to see the park from 160ft high up! | |
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2011 Season Ends With A Bang |
| Thousands of guests flocked to North Yorkshire this past weekend as Lightwater Valley ended their 2011 season with a bang! The park's annual Halloween event, Frightwater Valley, was a huge success with over 12,500 guests enjoying spooktacular attractions such as Dracula's Labyrinth, Raptor Attack: LIVE, and a dazzling firework display on both nights! | |
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2012 Admission Prices |
| Valley Mania can today reveal admission prices for Lightwater Valley as of next season. General admission for individuals and family tickets will see modest increases, whereas season ticket prices will remain frozen for the second year running. Next season will also see the introduction of the park's 'guaranteed best price' as well as the 'Ultimate Ticket'. | |
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Halloween Hell Promised |
| Anyone looking for a truly frightening experience this Halloween should look no further than Frightwater Valley, as Lightwater Valley is transformed into a night time theme park of horrors on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th October. Dare you visit and experience the terrors of Dracula's Labyrinth, Raptor Attack: LIVE! and The Haunting of Skeleton Cove?! | |
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Summer News Roundup |
| August is finally here, and so is the summer season at Lightwater Valley! The park remains open every day until Sunday 4th September. For those of you who don't keep an eye on our forum, here's a run down of everything that's been happening at the Valley over the past few weeks! From pirates, to birthday cake, there's never a dull day?! | |
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The Ultimate Reaches 20 Years |
| Lightwater Valley's legendary and iconic rollercoaster, The Ultimate, turns 20 years old this Sunday. Opening 17th July 1991, The Ultimate held the title of the world's longest rollercoaster for 10 consecutive years. It is still the longest rollercoaster in Europe at 1.5 miles in length, with a ride cycle that lasts almost six minutes! | |
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