3rd February 2012
John O'Groats Development update
Reported by BBC Scotland earlier this month the onsite works for the multi million pound redevelopment of JOG are gathering pace. Please click on the links below to view the TV a...
John O'Groats Development update
Reported by BBC Scotland earlier this month the onsite works for the multi million pound redevelopment of JOG are gathering pace. Please click on the links below to view the TV a...
3rd February 2012
Further Needles Park upgrades for 2012
Continuing the 5 year enhancement and development plan, work has now commenced on Marconi’s Licensed Tea Rooms. This new concept for the Needles has been developed to not only r...
Further Needles Park upgrades for 2012
Continuing the 5 year enhancement and development plan, work has now commenced on Marconi’s Licensed Tea Rooms. This new concept for the Needles has been developed to not only r...
15th November 2011
Olympic Torch to visit our four landmark destinations!
Following an announcement last week, Heritage Great Britain is both honored and incredibly proud to be receiving the Olympic Torch at all four of our landmark destinations during its relay i...
Olympic Torch to visit our four landmark destinations!
Following an announcement last week, Heritage Great Britain is both honored and incredibly proud to be receiving the Olympic Torch at all four of our landmark destinations during its relay i...
25th October 2011
Halloween visitors promised a hell of a time at Frightwater Vall
Anyone looking for a truly frightening experience this Halloween should look no further than Frightwater Valley, as Lightwater Valley, near Ripon is transformed into a night time theme park of horrors...
Halloween visitors promised a hell of a time at Frightwater Vall
Anyone looking for a truly frightening experience this Halloween should look no further than Frightwater Valley, as Lightwater Valley, near Ripon is transformed into a night time theme park of horrors...
14th September 2011
Work commences at John O'Groats
On the 8th September Heritage Great Britain and their partners, Natural Retreats, were pleased to announce the start of the redevelopment works at John O’Groats. This first phase which aims to ...
Work commences at John O'Groats
On the 8th September Heritage Great Britain and their partners, Natural Retreats, were pleased to announce the start of the redevelopment works at John O’Groats. This first phase which aims to ...
19th August 2011
Visit the Needles by Hovercraft!
One of our most unique and exciting pieces of news this year was announced on the 17th August. The Needles Park and Hovertravel have made the amazing announcement that from the 23rd August a new dire...
Visit the Needles by Hovercraft!
One of our most unique and exciting pieces of news this year was announced on the 17th August. The Needles Park and Hovertravel have made the amazing announcement that from the 23rd August a new dire...
7th July 2011
Michael Portillo visits the Needles
Michael Portillo & the crew from the BBC 2 programme Great British Railway Journeys came to film at The Needles Park on Bank Holiday Monday (29th May). As you can see Michael Portillo reached new ...
Michael Portillo visits the Needles
Michael Portillo & the crew from the BBC 2 programme Great British Railway Journeys came to film at The Needles Park on Bank Holiday Monday (29th May). As you can see Michael Portillo reached new ...
7th July 2011
The Transform Weekend is a huge sucess
The beginning of July saw the arrival of the fantastic Transform Weekend and arts programme at John O' Groats which signals the start of long awaited changes and developments for the site. ...
The Transform Weekend is a huge sucess
The beginning of July saw the arrival of the fantastic Transform Weekend and arts programme at John O' Groats which signals the start of long awaited changes and developments for the site. ...
19th May 2011
Olympic Torch Relay starts from Land's End
The announcement yesterday that the 8000 mile Olympic torch relay will commence from Land’s End is great news and it reminds us once again how much our wonderful site is one of Britain’s...
Olympic Torch Relay starts from Land's End
The announcement yesterday that the 8000 mile Olympic torch relay will commence from Land’s End is great news and it reminds us once again how much our wonderful site is one of Britain’s...
22nd March 2011
Monsters of the Deep - new for 2011
A fantastic new attraction for Land’s End, Monsters of the Deep will open its doors at the end of March. Produced and installed by Avalon Studios (the company who brought you Walking with Dinos...
Monsters of the Deep - new for 2011
A fantastic new attraction for Land’s End, Monsters of the Deep will open its doors at the end of March. Produced and installed by Avalon Studios (the company who brought you Walking with Dinos...
22nd March 2011
Another fantastic viral video - by CQ2
CQ2 (with help from the Lightwater team) have come up trumps again with production launch of their best viral video to date. These hugely popular promotional videos to launch rides or events are beco...
Another fantastic viral video - by CQ2
CQ2 (with help from the Lightwater team) have come up trumps again with production launch of their best viral video to date. These hugely popular promotional videos to launch rides or events are beco...
22nd March 2011
Land's End Hotel & Restaurant - 2011
After 6 months of intense work, the Land’s End team are proud to announce that the first phases of our 3 year hotel, restaurant and bar redevelopment programme are now open to the public. ...
Land's End Hotel & Restaurant - 2011
After 6 months of intense work, the Land’s End team are proud to announce that the first phases of our 3 year hotel, restaurant and bar redevelopment programme are now open to the public. ...
22nd March 2011
Snowdon Mountain Railway Carriage Project
Following an award and support given by the Welsh Assembly Government, Snowdon Mountain Railway is extremely pleased to announce the commencement of our new carriage project procurement. The project w...
Snowdon Mountain Railway Carriage Project
Following an award and support given by the Welsh Assembly Government, Snowdon Mountain Railway is extremely pleased to announce the commencement of our new carriage project procurement. The project w...
8th March 2011
Lightwater Valley purchase Whirlwind ride.
After the success and popularity of our Whirlwind ride in 2010 (which was provided and leased from Alex Crowe) the Lightwater management has decided to purchase their own ride (technically a Mondial T...
Lightwater Valley purchase Whirlwind ride.
After the success and popularity of our Whirlwind ride in 2010 (which was provided and leased from Alex Crowe) the Lightwater management has decided to purchase their own ride (technically a Mondial T...
8th March 2011
New Victoriana attractions at the Needles Park
To further increase the customer experience of a high quality, traditional day out, the Needles Park is pleased to announce the inclusion of Victorian Swing Boats and a children’s Vintage Car ri...
New Victoriana attractions at the Needles Park
To further increase the customer experience of a high quality, traditional day out, the Needles Park is pleased to announce the inclusion of Victorian Swing Boats and a children’s Vintage Car ri...
8th March 2011
Heritage sites launch Coca Cola backed Recycle Zones
With the backing and expertise provided by our key supplier Coca Cola Enterprises, the Heritage sites of Snowdon Mountain Railway, Land’s End and Lightwater Valley have installed, for this seaso...
Heritage sites launch Coca Cola backed Recycle Zones
With the backing and expertise provided by our key supplier Coca Cola Enterprises, the Heritage sites of Snowdon Mountain Railway, Land’s End and Lightwater Valley have installed, for this seaso...
8th March 2011
John O’Groats Project receives fantastic £1.8m HIE award.
Incredible news for our redevelopment project of the John O’Groats site! In the first week of March 2011 Highland & Island Enterprise showed their continuing support of He...
John O’Groats Project receives fantastic £1.8m HIE award.
Incredible news for our redevelopment project of the John O’Groats site! In the first week of March 2011 Highland & Island Enterprise showed their continuing support of He...
1st March 2011
Lightwater voted best value day out for 2011
UK Park News and its followers have voted our fantastic theme park as their number 1 value day out. To read the article in full please visit http://www.ukparknews.co.uk/entry/cms/...
Lightwater voted best value day out for 2011
UK Park News and its followers have voted our fantastic theme park as their number 1 value day out. To read the article in full please visit http://www.ukparknews.co.uk/entry/cms/...
1st March 2011
Top Gears' Jeremy Clarkson on Land's End to Lowestoft dash
On the 21st June 2010 Land’s End, and its glorious sunset, were the starting point for Jeremy Clarkson’s Land’s End to Lowestoft dash in the new Jaguar XFS Coupe. Filmed on the short...
Top Gears' Jeremy Clarkson on Land's End to Lowestoft dash
On the 21st June 2010 Land’s End, and its glorious sunset, were the starting point for Jeremy Clarkson’s Land’s End to Lowestoft dash in the new Jaguar XFS Coupe. Filmed on the short...
25th January 2011
Skeleton Cove - a fantastic new addition for Lightwater Valley
Lightwater Valley are very pleased to announce the development and launch of Skeleton Cove for 2011. Set within a large heavily themed area of the park the cove will incorporate five new rides all ba...
Skeleton Cove - a fantastic new addition for Lightwater Valley
Lightwater Valley are very pleased to announce the development and launch of Skeleton Cove for 2011. Set within a large heavily themed area of the park the cove will incorporate five new rides all ba...
19th January 2011
Land's Ends famous pub helps our Heroes.
A huge thank you to Daphne Pounder and her fantastic team at the First & Last Inn (Land’s End) for all their efforts which have resulted in a superb 24 hours of fundraising in aid of Help fo...
Land's Ends famous pub helps our Heroes.
A huge thank you to Daphne Pounder and her fantastic team at the First & Last Inn (Land’s End) for all their efforts which have resulted in a superb 24 hours of fundraising in aid of Help fo...
12th November 2010
A great summer for the Needles Park
Considering the typical British summer we have had this year, the Needles Park has faired extremely well with great visitor numbers and a fantastic season of events. Our Magic in the Skies ...
A great summer for the Needles Park
Considering the typical British summer we have had this year, the Needles Park has faired extremely well with great visitor numbers and a fantastic season of events. Our Magic in the Skies ...
10th November 2010
Full planning permission received for John O'Groats development
A detailed planning application for the redevelopment of John o’Groats, submitted by Natural Retreats and Heritage Great Britain in conjunction with renowned Edinburgh-based architects GLM, has ...
Full planning permission received for John O'Groats development
A detailed planning application for the redevelopment of John o’Groats, submitted by Natural Retreats and Heritage Great Britain in conjunction with renowned Edinburgh-based architects GLM, has ...
2nd November 2010
Frightwater Valley - a huge sucess!
Surpassing any previous expectations both in visitor numbers and customers satisfaction, Frightwater Valley 2010 has been an outstanding success. UK Park News visited the event and you can read their...
Frightwater Valley - a huge sucess!
Surpassing any previous expectations both in visitor numbers and customers satisfaction, Frightwater Valley 2010 has been an outstanding success. UK Park News visited the event and you can read their...
27th October 2010
Fantastic Frightwater - a CQ2 production
To promote 2010's Frightwater, the fantastic two day Halloween and fireworks extravaganza, the marketing team at Lightwater contacted the creative team at CQ2. Following on from CQ2's produ...
Fantastic Frightwater - a CQ2 production
To promote 2010's Frightwater, the fantastic two day Halloween and fireworks extravaganza, the marketing team at Lightwater contacted the creative team at CQ2. Following on from CQ2's produ...
14th September 2010
Battle for Tourism Oscars
We're pleased to announce that Lightwater Valley has been nominated in 2 categories for the Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards. Frightwater Valley is shortlisted for Tourism Experience o...
Battle for Tourism Oscars
We're pleased to announce that Lightwater Valley has been nominated in 2 categories for the Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards. Frightwater Valley is shortlisted for Tourism Experience o...
7th September 2010
Lands End Summer Events Schedule and New Records
Although this summers weather has been rather erratic throughout UK, the Land's End summer events schedule proved not only sucessful but also resulted in some record attendance days! Booste...
Lands End Summer Events Schedule and New Records
Although this summers weather has been rather erratic throughout UK, the Land's End summer events schedule proved not only sucessful but also resulted in some record attendance days! Booste...
7th September 2010
Rolf Harris, Michael Portillo, Tony Robinson and Stuart Maconie
2010 has been yet another year when many famous faces visited Snowdon Mountain Railway. In previous years we have also welcomed, Bryn Terfel, David Dimbleby, Radio Ones' Breakfast Team, Bea...
Rolf Harris, Michael Portillo, Tony Robinson and Stuart Maconie
2010 has been yet another year when many famous faces visited Snowdon Mountain Railway. In previous years we have also welcomed, Bryn Terfel, David Dimbleby, Radio Ones' Breakfast Team, Bea...
6th September 2010
John O'Groats Planning Application
Further to exciting plans revealed earlier this year, Natural Retreats and Heritage Great Britain have submitted a detailed planning application for their multi-million pound revitalization of John o&...
John O'Groats Planning Application
Further to exciting plans revealed earlier this year, Natural Retreats and Heritage Great Britain have submitted a detailed planning application for their multi-million pound revitalization of John o&...
19th August 2010
Award Winning Hafod Eryri
The prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects awards are handed out to the best of UK architecture. Without doubt the most ambitious building on the 2010 list is the £8.35m Snowdon summi...
Award Winning Hafod Eryri
The prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects awards are handed out to the best of UK architecture. Without doubt the most ambitious building on the 2010 list is the £8.35m Snowdon summi...
16th July 2010
New online booking is launched by SMR
On Monday 12th July a new online booking facility was launched by Snowdon Mountain Railway. The project supported by the Welsh Assembly Government, enables railway customers to make online advanc...
New online booking is launched by SMR
On Monday 12th July a new online booking facility was launched by Snowdon Mountain Railway. The project supported by the Welsh Assembly Government, enables railway customers to make online advanc...
29th June 2010
End to End reaches new levels
On the 11th June the size of End to End events (John O’Groats to Land’s End) reached new levels with the Deloitte Ride Across Britain being staged, involving 700 cyclists and raising &poun...
End to End reaches new levels
On the 11th June the size of End to End events (John O’Groats to Land’s End) reached new levels with the Deloitte Ride Across Britain being staged, involving 700 cyclists and raising &poun...
4th June 2010
Alum Bay Glass Makers supply Disney blockbuster
During 2009 our manager at Alum Bay Glass (Needles Park) was approached by a production company working on Disney’s blockbuster film The Prince of Persia to produce elements for key props in the...
Alum Bay Glass Makers supply Disney blockbuster
During 2009 our manager at Alum Bay Glass (Needles Park) was approached by a production company working on Disney’s blockbuster film The Prince of Persia to produce elements for key props in the...
12th May 2010
Hafod Eryri re-opened for the 2010 season
Following one of the most severe winters for decades, when most of the mountain was covered in well over 12 feet of snow and ice, the Snowdon Mountain Railway team have now managed to recomission and ...
Hafod Eryri re-opened for the 2010 season
Following one of the most severe winters for decades, when most of the mountain was covered in well over 12 feet of snow and ice, the Snowdon Mountain Railway team have now managed to recomission and ...
12th May 2010
Causing a storm at Lightwater Valley
Causing a Storm at Lightwater Valley. Causing a storm with our teenage visitors to Lightwater Valley, the Whirlwind Ride is proving a fantastic addition to the Theme Park. This rather extreme ride, t...
Causing a storm at Lightwater Valley
Causing a Storm at Lightwater Valley. Causing a storm with our teenage visitors to Lightwater Valley, the Whirlwind Ride is proving a fantastic addition to the Theme Park. This rather extreme ride, t...
1st April 2010
4D Skull Rock opens with a bang!
A fantastic, new 100 seat 4D cinema has opened at Land’s End in time for the Easter holiday period. Receiving a great reaction from the school children invited to the official opening (and the t...
4D Skull Rock opens with a bang!
A fantastic, new 100 seat 4D cinema has opened at Land’s End in time for the Easter holiday period. Receiving a great reaction from the school children invited to the official opening (and the t...
1st March 2010
Seven celebrities, 1000 miles, four days!
Sport Relief veteran David Walliams has brought a whole host of celebrities together to cycle a nonstop relay through day and night from John O’Groats to Land’s End for Sport Relief. That&...
Seven celebrities, 1000 miles, four days!
Sport Relief veteran David Walliams has brought a whole host of celebrities together to cycle a nonstop relay through day and night from John O’Groats to Land’s End for Sport Relief. That&...
25th February 2010
Land's End reveals £600k investment for 2010
Land’s End, the Cornwall landmark and attraction, has announced a £600,000 investment in new facilities for the 2010 season – including a thrilling 4D cinema featuring the very lates...
Land's End reveals £600k investment for 2010
Land’s End, the Cornwall landmark and attraction, has announced a £600,000 investment in new facilities for the 2010 season – including a thrilling 4D cinema featuring the very lates...
11th February 2010
New leisure development for John O'Groats -
Two prominent UK tourism businesses are joining forces to lead the way with a multi-million pound plan to revitalise one of Scotland’s best known destinations, John O’Groats. Following p...
New leisure development for John O'Groats -
Two prominent UK tourism businesses are joining forces to lead the way with a multi-million pound plan to revitalise one of Scotland’s best known destinations, John O’Groats. Following p...
3rd February 2010
A storm is brewing at Lightwater Valley!
Lightwater Valley is proud to announce the second of its two new thrill rides for 2010. Aimed at teenagers and those seeking an extreme ride experience, the Whirlwind has 3 axis of rotation and due to...
A storm is brewing at Lightwater Valley!
Lightwater Valley is proud to announce the second of its two new thrill rides for 2010. Aimed at teenagers and those seeking an extreme ride experience, the Whirlwind has 3 axis of rotation and due to...
18th January 2010
Raptor Attack!
For the 2010 season Lightwater Valley has announced the introduction of two great new thrills which will no doubt prove extremely popular with our well established family customer. Following ...
Raptor Attack!
For the 2010 season Lightwater Valley has announced the introduction of two great new thrills which will no doubt prove extremely popular with our well established family customer. Following ...
18th January 2010
Goonhavern Pines
Heritage Great Britain is very pleased to announce that the planning permission sought for Goonhavern Pines (formerly the World in Miniature site) has now been granted. The Goonhavern Pines p...
Goonhavern Pines
Heritage Great Britain is very pleased to announce that the planning permission sought for Goonhavern Pines (formerly the World in Miniature site) has now been granted. The Goonhavern Pines p...
14th January 2010
Cancer Research UK
We would like to congratulate Steven Fort (Health & Safety Manager, Lightwater Valley). On the 27th September 2009 Steven left Land's End on the first day of a 991 mile bike ride to John O'Groats...
Cancer Research UK
We would like to congratulate Steven Fort (Health & Safety Manager, Lightwater Valley). On the 27th September 2009 Steven left Land's End on the first day of a 991 mile bike ride to John O'Groats...
17th December 2009
Lightwater Valley celebrates a jubilant season!
Set in 175 acres of North Yorkshire countryside – just North of Ripon - Lightwater Valley Theme Park, Shopping Village and Birds of Prey Centre are celebrating after a record-breaking year. Wi...
Lightwater Valley celebrates a jubilant season!
Set in 175 acres of North Yorkshire countryside – just North of Ripon - Lightwater Valley Theme Park, Shopping Village and Birds of Prey Centre are celebrating after a record-breaking year. Wi...
15th December 2009
Needles Park 2009
Following three years of strong strategic thinking and numerous investments to raise the standards and the quality of the overall customer experience, the Needles Park has had a tremendous 2009 season...
Needles Park 2009
Following three years of strong strategic thinking and numerous investments to raise the standards and the quality of the overall customer experience, the Needles Park has had a tremendous 2009 season...
15th December 2009
John O'Groats Master Plan
In the autumn of 2009 after 12 months of indepth and rigorous research, Highlands and Islands Enterprises announced and presented the new John O'Groats Master Plan which has been produced by GVA Griml...
John O'Groats Master Plan
In the autumn of 2009 after 12 months of indepth and rigorous research, Highlands and Islands Enterprises announced and presented the new John O'Groats Master Plan which has been produced by GVA Griml...
17th November 2009
Snowdon Mountain Railway – Hafod Eryri
After a decade of planning and construction Hafod Eryri, the new building on the Summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) opened in June 2009.The new visitor centre is a uniquely designed structure built of gran...
Snowdon Mountain Railway – Hafod Eryri
After a decade of planning and construction Hafod Eryri, the new building on the Summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) opened in June 2009.The new visitor centre is a uniquely designed structure built of gran...