http://www.valleymania.co.uk/ The latest news from the Ultimate Lightwater Valley Fan Site. en-us (c) 2007 Valley Mania. All Rights Reserved. http://www.valleymania.co.uk/images/vm-rss-xml.gif http://www.valleymania.co.uk/ 144 90 http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=41NewsLightwater Valley have launched the M-Ticket, a great new way to gain access to the theme park for only £10.95 for upto 6 people until August 31st! This revoultionary new entrance system is on a trial basis only. If proven successful the park will look at introducing it long-term. http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=4119th Mayhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=40NewsFollowing problems with their online booking system, Lightwater Valley have kicked aside their original booking process and launched a brand new system which aims to be more user friendly. The system has a much more simplistic approach to it.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=4023rd Aprilhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=39NewsCold and snowy weather saw visitor numbers well down at major tourist attractions over the Easter holiday weekend. Lightwater Valley suffered considerably after visitor numbers were half of that from last year's holiday weekend.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=392nd Aprilhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=38NewsLightwater Valley have completed the installation of the Lightwater Wheel, the park's new 82ft ferris wheel attraction for the 2008 season. Valley Mania has had exclusive construction photos throughout the installation process for which we would like to thank the park for their co-operation.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=3810th Marchhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=37NewsLightwater Valley have released some information regarding the possibility of a future Halloween event called Darkwater Valley. However, the event has not been given the go-ahead as of yet as the event is still under consideration and planning.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=3726th Februaryhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=36NewsLightwater Valley have launched their new official website, offering much more functionality to the user and an overall better presentation. However, not all pages are quite ready and the gallery is awaiting photos but we are informed this should be up and running shortly.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=367th Februaryhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=35NewsValley Mania can offer you an exclusive first look at the new Lightwater Valley map for the 2008 season. The basics are pretty much the same as last season with the addition of the Lightwater Wheel. We have the map available for download in .pdf format.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=3528th Januaryhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=34NewsLightwater Valley has announced it will appeal against Harrogate Borough Council's decision to block the building of a holiday village. Mark Bainbridge says the plans must go ahead, not only for the future of the park but for the good of the local community and economy.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=3424th Januaryhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=33NewsLightwater Valley has appointed a new manager to head up the events. Amanda King will become the new events and corporate hospitality manager following a promotion from events co-ordinator. Ms King has already managed such events for over 3,000 people in previous seasons.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=3324th Januaryhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=32NewsLightwater Valley have released the 2008 park leaflet on their official website. It confirms the arrival of Lightwater Wheel as well as an interesting development regarding the Carousel. Valley Mania explains the new arrival and a few confusing aspects of the leaflet.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=3214th Januaryhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=31NewsPark management have confirmed the name of the new attraction for 2008. Lightwater Wheel, standing at 82ft, will be themed as a water wheel and will hopefully be operating come opening day of the new season. We also have a quick update on other various pieces from the park.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=317th Januaryhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=30NewsLightwater Valley have annoucned price details of 2008 season tickets and the first batch of opening dates. An increase in cost is across the board as well as the introduction of bigger size family tickets. It is the first price increase for 3 years.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=3015th Decemeberhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=29NewsAfter a recent park visit during the Dickensian Festival, rumours of an exchange of the park's Carousel may be true after its notable absence from the park this past Sunday. Also, a quick report on the Dickensian Festival inside.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=294th Decemberhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=28NewsAnother year, another season gone. As The Ultimate begins to sleep during the winter months, Valley Mania looks back on the past 6 months and what it held for Lightwater Valley. We summarise the few highs and the many lows of 2007.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=2818th Novemberhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=27NewsAll images from the recent Firework Spectacular have now been uploaded to the Valley Mania Gallery. As well as that, we also have video coverage of the whole event for those who were unable to attend such a fantastic evening.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=277th Novemberhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=26NewsValley Mania held their very first community event last weekend, VM Live: Round One. For those who didn't join us and want to know what it's all about, then we're sure the trip reports will persuade you to join us at our next event.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=262nd Novemberhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=25NewsInformation is reaching Valley Mania, that Lightwater Valley's popular thrill ride Black Widows Web is closed for the remainder of the season. Maintenance work will be carried out during closed season following specialist advice after a bearing inside the ride seized.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=256th Octoberhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=24NewsLightwater Valley will host their 12th Annual Fireworks later this month, and Valley Mania will be holding our first ever community event. So why not come and join us and take advantage of our fantastic benefist which include Exclusive Ride Time on The Ultimate!http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=246th Octoberhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=23NewsThe Say Yes Campaign has reached over 5,000 signatures within a few days, and therefore given Lightwater Valley a massive boost in their attempts to gain planning permission for a new holiday village. However, the park feel they are only half way to their target.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=2317th Septemberhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=22NewsLightwater Valley have launched the 'Say Yes' Campaign in a request for your support. The LWV Resort is crucial to the park's long-term future yet Harrogate Borough Council gave it the thumbs down in July. However, with your support we can help the park stay open and flourish once more.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=2223rd Augusthttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=21NewsLightwater Valley have begun work on the removal of the Toad Hole. The classic water ride, which closed in June 2006, has been subject to many rumours over the past year. Yesterday, it operated for the final time in preparation for the 2008 ride development.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=2114th Augusthttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=20NewsLightwater Valley General Manager Mark Bainbridge has spoken out after he saw plans for a holiday village rejected by Harrogate Borough Council. Mark states the park will be seek legal advice and appeal against the decision.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=2010th Augusthttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=19NewsLightwater Valley's application to build a Ferris Wheel ride has been approved by Harrogate Borough Council! Valley Mania gives you an exclusive sneak peak on what you can expect to see dominating the park's skyline for the 2008 season!http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=1926th Julyhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=18NewsLightwater Valley have some new arrivals to the park, Fuzz the White-faced Scops Owl and Rocky the European Eagle Owl at the Bird of Prey Centre! That's not all, the resident swans have also bred and are now proud parents of a six not so ugly ducklings!http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=1826th Julyhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=17NewsLightwater Valley's ambitious plan to build a holiday village has hit a major setback following a rejection by Harrogate Borough Council members. The 70-acre complex, which included 136 lodges, would cause traffic problems and disruption to the countryside.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=1724th Julyhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=16NewsValley Mania will be undergoing changes in the coming weeks, in both design and new features. We would also like to apologise for the recent lack of updates.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=1624th Julyhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=15NewsAfter weeks of waiting, today Lightwater Valley announced that the Hornets Nest will not be open on time due to technical problems. The new thrill ride was due to open this month but now looks set to open in June following this latest delay.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=151st Junehttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=14NewsSchool's out - so take the kids out! The Half-Term holiday is upon us and kids will be wanting to go somewhere. Accordingly Lightwater Valley have introduced a fantastic new offer, the Family Saver, where a family of 4 can enjoy the park for as little as 10.95GBP each!http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=1427th Mayhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=13NewsThis weekend sees reduced entry at Lightwater Valley. So if there was ever a better time to visit, this weekend is that time. Upto 6 people can visit for only 7.99GBP each! It really is madness! Also, a quick update on the Hornets Nest and its impending opening!http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=1319th Mayhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=12NewsPlans have been discovered that contain details of a possible new ride at Lightwater Valley. The plans submitted in August 2006, show the details of a Ferris Wheel located on the Toad Hole site. These come at interesting time, following strong rumours on our community forums.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=1224th Aprilhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=11NewsLightwater Valley have opted for a whole new style of map this year compared to the previous style used since 2001. The map is clearly a huge improvement! We have an exclusive first look!http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=114th Aprilhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=10NewsLightwater Valley has opened its doors for the start of the 2007 season. Find out all the latest news from the day and a very interesting development at the park.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=101st Aprilhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=9NewsLightwater Valley's new thrill ride the Hornet's Nest will now have a delayed opening and also a quick update on the other happenings around the park in preparation for the 2007 season!http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=912th Marchhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=8NewsLightwater Valley has launched their new website which confirms that there will be 5 new attractions and the removal of others for the start of the season. 2007 admission prices and opening dates have also been confirmed.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=820th Februaryhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=7NewsUpdates on the new attractions for 2007 and some rides we will lose. The park have annoucned the name for the new star attraction, the former Chaos of Pleasure Land, the park opting for the name of Hornets Nest.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=77th Februaryhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=6NewsThe 2006 Mitch Hawker roller coaster polls are out and we take a look at how well Lightwater Vallley did! The poll is voted by thousands across the globe and is probably the most accurate coaster readings in the world.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=619th Januaryhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=5NewsFollowing rumours on our forum community, evidence has been found to support that Lightwater Valley are planning the addition of a holiday village to the park. http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=55th Januaryhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=4NewsOn the 8th December Lightwater Valley was fined for health and safety breaches after pleading guilty last month in Leeds Crown Court. Lightwater Valley Attractions Ltd were fined 35,000GBP for failing to ensure the health and safety of riders and also ordered to pay 40,000GBP costs.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=422nd Decemberhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=3NewsClosed season is well and truly upon us so let's take a look back on the season passed! What were the highs and lows of 2006? What could the park have done better and what did they do which went so well?http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=312th Decemberhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=2NewsClosed season is well and truly upon us so let's take a sneak peek at next season and what the park has in store for us! The park took advantage of Pleasure Land's recent closure by snapping up 5 of their former rides.http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=220th Novemberhttp://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=1NewsValley Mania has finally opened its doors to the World Wide Web after months of development! Valley Mania has everything you need to know from a theme park enthusiasts view to a general member of the public planning a family trip. This is the Ultimate Lightwater Valley Fan Site!http://www.valleymania.co.uk/news.php?newsart=120th November