A POPULAR seaside attraction park with links to a much-loved TV series is launching new rides.
Barry Island Pleasure Park in Wales has already launched one new ride and has plans to add more this year.
Visitors with small children can now head on an apple-themed Caterpillar Coaster, which was introduced during February half-term and is ideal for introducing kids to rides.
And the free-to-visit attraction park is planning on adding several more attractions, according to Theme Parks UK.
While the new additions are yet to be announced, the park has teased that its biggest improvement is yet to come and will be introduced before the end of this year, reports Barry and District News.
The park previously revealed that it was adding bumper cars, but this has been delayed by the war in Ukraine with steel prices rising.
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Other rides at the park include Aerospace, which is a huge 65metres-tall and reaches speeds of 75miles-per-hour and remains the tallest and fastest ride of its kind in the UK.
There is also a ghost train, carousel, waltzers and even a crazy fun house.
To go on the different attractions, visitors must purchase tokens, which cost around £1 each.
Rides then usually cost between three and four tokens per person.
A recent visitor said: “Barry Island Pleasure Park is a fantastic place for everyone, especially families looking for a fun day out.
“It offers a great mix of excitement, entertainment, and seaside charm.
“The park is filled with colourful rides and attractions that suit all ages, from small children to adults.
“Whether you’re into classic fairground rides, or enjoy the thrill of rollercoasters and other high-energy rides, there’s something for everyone here.”
The owner of the park, Harry Danter, also has plans to create a “Disneyland of Britain”.
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Sidmouth, Devon
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Last year, he told Wales Online that he wants to open a site near his Barry Island attraction to open a huge theme park similar to others in the UK.
He said that the attraction, if it went ahead, would include rides and accommodation similar to Alton Towers.
After having fun at the attraction, make sure to head to Barry Island Beach, which has connections to a much-loved TV series.
One recent visitor said: “One of the cleanest and most looked after beaches I’ve ever visited.
“If you’re a fan of Gavin and Stacey this has the arcade that Nessa worked at.
“Stacey’s house is five minutes away and Pam and Mick’s house is ten minute drive away.”
In other seaside attraction news, one of the UK’s most popular seaside towns is getting a huge new £3million indoor attraction this summer.
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