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Free entry for Dreamland guests as park adopts new pay as you play model

BY Tom Anstey | 14 Jun 2016

In an effort to turn its fortunes around, Margate’s heritage theme park Dreamland is to become free-to-enter, with visitors paying to use individual rides.

Ecsite president urges members to fight fear with inclusion

BY Tom Anstey | 14 Jun 2016

Ecsite president Michiel Buchel has told the science network’s members to take a stand against fear and show all of Europe that inclusion can be far stronger a force than “looking for enemies that are often not really there.”

Freshwater lagoon, wellness centre and waterpark to feature at Jimmy Buffett's latest Margaritaville resort

BY Kim Megson | 14 Jun 2016

The first renderings of the next Margaritaville destination resort – which will open in Orlando, Florida by the end of 2017 – have been released, shining a light on US singer Jimmy Buffett's ambitious plans for the US$750m (€664m, £526m) leisure scheme.

Simworx enters Sunday Times Top 100 Exporters list

BY Tom Anstey | 14 Jun 2016

UK-based attractions specialist Simworx has been named among the top 100 small and medium-sized companies with the fastest growing international sales.

Winning architect announced in competition for Visitor Hub at England's First World War Centenary Wood

BY Kim Megson | 13 Jun 2016

Mark Wray Architects have won an open design competition to design a visitor hub for an ancient forest site in Surrey, England.

Theme park employees unite in support of Orlando shooting victims

BY Tom Anstey | 13 Jun 2016

Orlando’s theme parks have united in solidarity following the tragic events of the weekend, which saw more than 50 people killed in a mass shooting at an LGBT nightclub in the city.

Philanthropist funds Israel planetarium development

BY Tom Anstey | 13 Jun 2016

A multi-millionaire Japanese philanthropist has funded the US$3m (€3.8m, £4.3m) development of a new meditation zone and planetarium in Netanya, Israel.

Heritage focus for Longleat with 10-year masterplan

BY Tom Anstey | 13 Jun 2016

Longleat Safari and Adventure Park, in Wiltshire, England, has outlined its long-term plans, switching focus to look at the history of the grounds and how its resident animals play into that.

Peter Zumthor’s latest addition to Norway’s tourist routes opening in September

BY Alice Davis | 10 Jun 2016

Pritzker Prize-winning architect Peter Zumthor has designed the latest installation for Norway’s National Tourist Route (NTR) initiative, where the country’s most scenic roads are dotted with fantastic viewpoints and architectural rest stops.

Ecsite 2016: UNESCO backs first world science centre day, coming in November

BY Tom Anstey | 10 Jun 2016

Ecsite and UNESCO are teaming up to introduce the first ever International Science Centre and Science Museum Day (ISCSMD), coming later this year.

Design competition launched for light installations to illuminate London's bridges

BY Tom Anstey | 10 Jun 2016

The Rothschild Foundation has backed an international design competition to create a £20m (US$29.2m, €25.7m) light installation on the 17 central London bridges crossing the River Thames.

Colburn Earth Science Museum prepares for move and rebranding as Asheville Museum of Science

BY Tom Anstey | 10 Jun 2016

The Colburn Earth Science Museum in Asheville, North Carolina, will close in July ahead of a move to a new home in a larger space in September.

Ecsite 2016: Use space to encourage future careers in STEM

BY Tom Anstey | 10 Jun 2016

Leading Danish scientist Tina Ibsen has called for planetariums and science museums to use a re-emerging popularity in space to draw young people into STEM careers.

Exhibition to showcase six potential design concepts for Museum of London’s new home

BY Alice Davis | 10 Jun 2016

The shortlisted design concepts for the new Museum of London are to star in an upcoming exhibition. Six architectural teams were shortlisted for their designs for the new home museum in a Victorian market hall in West Smithfield.

Mather to design World Rugby Hall of Fame

BY Tom Anstey | 09 Jun 2016

After plans were revealed at the end of last month to build a permanent home for World Rugby in the sport’s birthplace, Manchester-based design firm Mather and Co have been appointed to create the attraction in Warwickshire, UK.

Belgian fans snap up tickets for Harry Potter: The Exhibition

BY Alice Davis | 09 Jun 2016

A Harry Potter exhibition taking place in Brussels, Belgium, this summer has sold more than 75,000 tickets in advance of its 30 June opening date.

Roman heritage in need of corporate sponsors to help restore historic sites

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Jun 2016

Government officials in Rome are seeking €436m (US$486m, £337m) from corporate sponsors and donors to help restore historic sites in the city.

Merlin putting forward plans for long-rumoured Legoland NY

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Jun 2016

Merlin Entertainments will put forward plans for its largest Legoland theme park ever, with a special presentation outlining the project in Goshen, New York, to take place on 14 June.

Bjarke Ingels creates 'unzipped wall' for London's Serpentine Pavilion

BY Magali Robathon | 08 Jun 2016

This year's Serpentine Pavilion, designed by the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), has opened in Hyde Park, London.

Six Flags announces US$500m share repurchase plan

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Jun 2016

Six Flags has approved plans allowing the theme park operator to repurchase US$500m (€440.9m, £343m) of its common stock.

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3541 to 3560 of 9725 news stories

Free entry for Dreamland guests as park adopts new pay as you play model

BY Tom Anstey | 14 Jun 2016

In an effort to turn its fortunes around, Margate’s heritage theme park Dreamland is to become free-to-enter, with visitors paying to use individual rides.

Ecsite president urges members to fight fear with inclusion

BY Tom Anstey | 14 Jun 2016

Freshwater lagoon, wellness centre and waterpark to feature at Jimmy Buffett's latest Margaritaville resort

BY Kim Megson | 14 Jun 2016

Simworx enters Sunday Times Top 100 Exporters list

BY Tom Anstey | 14 Jun 2016

UK-based attractions specialist Simworx has been named among the top 100 small and medium-sized companies with the fastest growing international sales.

Winning architect announced in competition for Visitor Hub at England's First World War Centenary Wood

BY Kim Megson | 13 Jun 2016

Mark Wray Architects have won an open design competition to design a visitor hub for an ancient forest site in Surrey, England.

Theme park employees unite in support of Orlando shooting victims

BY Tom Anstey | 13 Jun 2016

Orlando’s theme parks have united in solidarity following the tragic events of the weekend, which saw more than 50 people killed in a mass shooting at an LGBT nightclub in the city.

Philanthropist funds Israel planetarium development

BY Tom Anstey | 13 Jun 2016

A multi-millionaire Japanese philanthropist has funded the US$3m (€3.8m, £4.3m) development of a new meditation zone and planetarium in Netanya, Israel.

Heritage focus for Longleat with 10-year masterplan

BY Tom Anstey | 13 Jun 2016

Longleat Safari and Adventure Park, in Wiltshire, England, has outlined its long-term plans, switching focus to look at the history of the grounds and how its resident animals play into that.

Peter Zumthor’s latest addition to Norway’s tourist routes opening in September

BY Alice Davis | 10 Jun 2016

Ecsite 2016: UNESCO backs first world science centre day, coming in November

BY Tom Anstey | 10 Jun 2016

Ecsite and UNESCO are teaming up to introduce the first ever International Science Centre and Science Museum Day (ISCSMD), coming later this year.

Design competition launched for light installations to illuminate London's bridges

BY Tom Anstey | 10 Jun 2016

The Rothschild Foundation has backed an international design competition to create a £20m (US$29.2m, €25.7m) light installation on the 17 central London bridges crossing the River Thames.

Colburn Earth Science Museum prepares for move and rebranding as Asheville Museum of Science

BY Tom Anstey | 10 Jun 2016

The Colburn Earth Science Museum in Asheville, North Carolina, will close in July ahead of a move to a new home in a larger space in September.

Ecsite 2016: Use space to encourage future careers in STEM

BY Tom Anstey | 10 Jun 2016

Leading Danish scientist Tina Ibsen has called for planetariums and science museums to use a re-emerging popularity in space to draw young people into STEM careers.

Exhibition to showcase six potential design concepts for Museum of London’s new home

BY Alice Davis | 10 Jun 2016

Mather to design World Rugby Hall of Fame

BY Tom Anstey | 09 Jun 2016

Belgian fans snap up tickets for Harry Potter: The Exhibition

BY Alice Davis | 09 Jun 2016

A Harry Potter exhibition taking place in Brussels, Belgium, this summer has sold more than 75,000 tickets in advance of its 30 June opening date.

Roman heritage in need of corporate sponsors to help restore historic sites

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Jun 2016

Government officials in Rome are seeking €436m (US$486m, £337m) from corporate sponsors and donors to help restore historic sites in the city.

Merlin putting forward plans for long-rumoured Legoland NY

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Jun 2016

Merlin Entertainments will put forward plans for its largest Legoland theme park ever, with a special presentation outlining the project in Goshen, New York, to take place on 14 June.

Bjarke Ingels creates 'unzipped wall' for London's Serpentine Pavilion

BY Magali Robathon | 08 Jun 2016

This year's Serpentine Pavilion, designed by the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), has opened in Hyde Park, London.

Six Flags announces US$500m share repurchase plan

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Jun 2016

Six Flags has approved plans allowing the theme park operator to repurchase US$500m (€440.9m, £343m) of its common stock.

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