Superheroes flying in to Lightwater Valley for live half-term event

by Steve Everett - 19, May, 201718, May, 20170

Comic-book heroes are being called to North Yorkshire this half-term as kids and big-kids alike get ready for Superheroes Live. The weekend event, being held June 3-4 at Lightwater Valley theme park in Ripon, is a celebration of our favourite costumed-heroes, featuring a live crime-fighting stage show starring Batman, Spiderman, Captain

Last chance to join the team at Lightwater Valley is this weekend

by Steve Everett - 2, March, 20171, March, 20170

This weekend is the final chance to join the team at Lightwater Valley for the summer season as the North Yorkshire theme park holds the last of its recruitment days. Those interested in applying can visit The Gallery at Lightwater Valley, just above the Granary Café this Saturday, March 4, between

Theme park on lookout for ghouls and ghosts for North Yorks Frightwater event

by Steve Everett - 28, September, 201627, September, 20160

Ghouls, ghosts and witches are being sought by a theme park in North Yorkshire for this year’s Frightwater Valley scare fest. Lightwater Valley, near Ripon, is on the lookout for actors to frighten visitors in its scare maze and around the theme park during the four day spooktacular. Frightwater Valley, which was

Children’s TV star Andy Day boosts summer visitors to Lightwater Valley

by Steve Everett - 25, August, 201624, August, 20160

Visitor numbers to Lightwater Valley were boosted after a recent visit by children’s TV presenter Andy Day. Hundreds of families streamed through the gates of the theme park in Ripon to catch Andy’s ‘Dino Raps’ show. Mark Bainbridge, Lightwater Valley’s general manager, said: “It was wonderful to be able to bring such a

Children’s TV presenter Andy Day heads exciting summer at Lightwater Valley

by Steve Everett - 19, July, 20160

Children’s TV presenter Andy Day is set to be the highlight of the summer at Lightwater Valley. The BAFTA-nominated performer is bringing his ‘Dino Raps’ show to the theme park in Ripon, promising fun for children and adults alike. Combining Andy’s love of dinosaurs and music, the interactive live show blends dancing,

Funkey Monkey’s soft play set for half term opening at Lightwater Valley

by Steve Everett - 28, May, 201627, May, 20160

A new soft play area is opening at Lightwater Valley theme park in North Yorkshire this half-term holiday. Funkey Monkey’s is a three-storey high attraction for kids which includes slides, a ball volcano, body rollers and an obstacle course. There are three different zones designed for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers to enjoy,

Lightwater Valley adds two new family attractions for 2016 season

by Steve Everett - 23, March, 201622, March, 20160

A new ride which spins almost 80ft above the treetops is just one of the highlights at Lightwater Valley this season. Fun-seekers across North Yorkshire will be itching to experience the high-flying thrills of the Apollo ride, while little ones will be able to hang around in the new Funkey Monkey's

Treetop attraction casts its net to Yorkshire

by Steve Everett - 2, February, 20161, February, 20160

A family adventure attraction is coming to North Yorkshire. Treetop Nets, has announced plans to expand beyond its current Lake District base to launch a new site next to Lightwater Valley theme park near Ripon. The attraction features giant trampolines, walkways, slides and tunnels all made from netting and suspended between trees

Lightwater Valley makes eco-friendly energy savings

by Steve Everett - 3, September, 20152, September, 20150

A theme park in North Yorkshire is making energy savings of around £130,000 per year thanks to the installation of eco-friendly biomass heating systems. Lightwater Valley in Ripon has installed carbon-neutral biomass boilers, which burn sustainable wood-pellets to create energy. These 400kW units were designed and fitted by Harrogate firm Think Renewable

Dinosaurs arrive in North Yorkshire for for gold adventure

by Steve Everett - 28, May, 201527, May, 20150

Dinosaurs have arrived in North Yorkshire as part of a new £300,000 adventure golf course next to Lightwater Valley theme park. The 18-hole challenge took five months to build and is the only one of its kind in Yorkshire. Jurassic Adventure Golf features giant animatronic T-Rex, Triceratops and Diplodocus, along with a