Welcome to Valley Mania's news archive!
In here you can find all the news reports we have posted since the website was created back in 2006.
Why were Lightwater Valley in court? What's this about a holiday village at the park? Can I re-read your Lightwater Wheel construction report?
Find everything you need know right here!
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New For 2010 |
| It's another Valley Mania exclusive! What are the park getting for 2010? We know, and we think it's time you did too! Lightwater Valley are going all prehistoric next season underground! A fearsome storm is also brewing, are you brave enough to take on their new flat ride? Details on these new attractions are revealed today! | |
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Rat Ride Closes |
| Lightwater Valley have officially confirmed that the classic rollercoaster, Rat Ride, has taken its last passengers following 22 years of service. The controversial decision has split enthusiast opinions, but what do the park have in store for 2010? Are the raptors coming afterall? | |
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2009 Season Review |
| It's that time of year again, the end of season! Record breaking attendances, a fantastic new water ride, a brand new Halloween event and a park wide spruce up! What a year 2009 has proven to be! We review all the highs and lows of yet another exhilarating season at LWV! | |
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LWV Buy Wild River Rapids |
| Following its a season-long lease, Lightwater Valley have purchased Wild River Rapids from James Mellors Amusements. The family water ride proved an instant hit with theme park guests this year, which left the park with no option but to buy the ride for themselves. | |
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25% Off 2010 Season Tickets |
| To celebrate a record breaking season, Lightwater Valley are offering customers a fantastic discount on 2010 season tickets if booked and paid for before 24th December 2009! A fantastic Christmas gift for any theme park fan, whilst a family of six could save a whopping £75! | |
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Frightening Success |
| Lightwater Valley's first ever Frightwater Valley event proved an instant success, with the park selling out of tickets! With over 7500 guests at the theme park, management were left with no option but to close the gates due crowd control. The event will return next year over 2 days! | |
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Frightwater Valley 2009 |
| Final preparations are underway for Lightwater Valley's Halloween firework spectacular, Frightwater Valley! Ghosts and ghouls have been spotted around the theme park, so read on to view our Goblin's Guide to the event to make sure you don't end up a Vampire's next supper! | |
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LWV Extend Opening |
| Due to exceptionally strong visitor numbers, Lightwater Valley will now be remaining open to the public on 3 extra days, meaning that they will be open every day until Sunday 6th September! The park have been host to over 4500 visitors daily this month which has seen closing time also extended to 6:30pm. | |
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Hornets Nest Removed |
| Valley Mania can confirm that Lightwater Valley's infamous thrill ride, Hornets Nest, is being removed from the theme park after a torrid 2 years of technical problems and reliability issues. The decision comes following a severe breakdown only weeks after the ride's re-opening. | |
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Cancer Survivor Takes A Ride |
| Theme park safety chief Steven Fort literally took to his bike to raise awareness and much needed funds for a cancer charity. The health and safety officer at Lightwater Valley Theme Park near Ripon, cycled 150 miles from Sunderland on the east coast to Whitehaven on the west. | |
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