Josh R Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Have you been to Lightwater Valley and what did you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidear Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 How far away is it? Ive never been but there's one ride that looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh R Posted February 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 I think it's in yorkshire, near Flamingoman LandEdit: I was listening to my boss moan and somehow made that error lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteknuckle Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 It's near Ripon, North Yorkshire. The Ultimate is ok, but getting very rough on the second section through the trees.They have a pretty good Afterburner, spinning Mouse, and thats about it really. There are other rides, but I'm not going to make a list.Not a park I enjoy a lot really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiHazz-ord Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Is that where the rat ride is, I really want to go on it, the ride looks pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Yes but this year it's been re-themed to Raptor Attack.Looks like a good ride with, now, very good theming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiHazz-ord Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Is it supposed to be scary, because the name sounds kindaaa creepy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Raptor Attack was redone by the theming team behind Wild Asia...Ultimate however is the most strangest and awesome coaster I've ever been on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 This is how Theme Park Halloween Events should be advertised:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOi3S9tSGWA&feature=player_embedded"]"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOi3S9tSGWA&feature=player_embedded"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOi3S9tSGWA&feature=player_embedded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappy mac Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 This is how Theme Park Halloween Events should be advertised:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOi3S9tSGWA&feature=player_embedded"]"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOi3S9tSGWA&feature=player_embedded"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOi3S9tSGWA&feature=player_embedded...but not run; they only have two days for what should be an absolute moneyspinner....doh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Had no idea where to post this, but may as well post it here: This was recently posted on Lightwater's Twitter account: "A few laps on The Ultimate is usually sufficient! #GetCorrected" Niceuse of that hashtag there to perhaps get people following the 'getcorrected' hashtag to look at other theme parks? Seriously love LWV's marketing / social media usage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelPagett Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 *MASSIVE SIGH*A worldwide phenomenon is catapulting into the North of England this spring, as Lightwater Valley Theme Park, North Yorkshire, confirms that it will be home to the UK’s latest Angry Birds Activity Park, opening late Spring 2013.As the first Angry Birds Activity Park in the North of England, the site will cover over 30,000 square feet and represents a total investment of over £1.0 million.The Angry Birds Activity Park will combine the digital world of the game with the physical world, through activity-based play, which will encourage visitors to move around and be active.The Activity Park will be complemented by an Angry Birds retail store selling a wide range of Angry Birds official merchandise from pencils to back-packs to plush toys.The Angry Birds Activity Park has been designed and manufactured by Lappset UK. A leading provider of play equipment, the Kettering-based company launched the Angry Birds concept last year which creates a new healthy way for the whole family to experience the Angry Birds theme.The attraction is aimed at the whole family, allowing toddlers, children and adults to play together.Mark Bainbridge, General Manager, at Lightwater Valley, comments:‘We are delighted that the global phenomenon that is Angry Birds has landed at Lightwater. We feel that the new activity park is a really good fit for us as a leading family attraction – and what we really like is it will get children and adults alike active whilst having fun together. Its opening will mark the start of an exciting programme of developments, which will improve and diversify the theme park’s offer and reinforce our commitment to providing quality leisure experiences for the whole family.’Lightwater Valley is committed to working in partnership with local businesses and organisations to support the growth and value of Yorkshire’s visitor economy.Angry Birds has been downloaded over 1 billion times across the world, and last year it was the most popular paid-for app on Apple’s App Store. The game, now also available across different platforms, played by millions of people every day.Further detail on the Angry Birds Activity Park will be released after Easter..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Shame really. Can't imagine many people coming.. for an Adventure Park. The entrance fees have risen too sharply for what they actually have on offer also. Plus Angry Birds just feels like it's on it's way out.. not many people play it anymore, so that area will feel ridiculously outdated soon enough, surely way before the 1m investment is returned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentez Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 For a small family leisure park like Sundown this is the perfect addition, not what you'd expect from one of the more well known UK theme parks. I think we all could think of better ways to spend a million quid, it's like Lightwater are trying to become another Wicksteed Park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelPagett Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Having recently visited Lightwater Valley for the first time I thought I would share some photos with people! I have to say that Raptor ATTACK and Whirlwind are fantastic rides! for the other 78 photos click HERE for Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Why the feck is Light-water on the censor-list? *facepalm* JoelPagett 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelPagett Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 I did think that! Obviously it is offensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomathy Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 I may have missed sarcasm but isn't it because there's tw*t when you put light water together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 No sarcasm, it's just a result of a stupid censor system... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Is Lightwater in s****horpe? adstratt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 I fixed that. FELLOW MODS WHAT HAPPENED? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelPagett Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Hello! I have a update on the new attractions coming to Lightwater Valley this year! Check out the rest on Facebook! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercameron98 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 It's always a shame when smaller regional parks make huge losses like this http://riderater.co.uk/2014/lightwater-valley-losses-increase-near-tenfold/ Lightwater being one of the better smaller parks as well IMO, hopefully they'll start making a profit again this season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 It's always a shame when smaller regional parks make huge losses like this http://riderater.co.uk/2014/lightwater-valley-losses-increase-near-tenfold/ Lightwater being one of the better smaller parks as well IMO, hopefully they'll start making a profit again this season... tbh Oakwood had a 40% increase of customers last year so, I think its a case of adding more attractions to bring in the people although it will be hard if their profit margins are dropping. coastercameron98 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 It's a great shame Lightwater have had another poor season, after the rather poor one in 2012. Although rival park Flamingo land had a profit of 1.4 million, it was still lower than the previous years. I'm fairly concerned that if this park continues to have poor seasons and losses like this, it will suffer a tragic fate like Camelot and Loudoun Castle. The park may not have a lot to offer apart from The Ultimate and Raptor, but it would be a great shame if it went especially as we haven't really received any major new parks in the uk since Legoland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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