Summary
James Mellors, director of Mellors Group, has bought Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park in North Yorkshire. He plans to make improvements and introduce new rides, with a vision to enhance the park's appeal. The park recently launched a new ride as part of its transformation.
Key Facts
- James Mellors purchased Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park near Ripon.
- The park was famous for the Ultimate rollercoaster, the longest in the world from 1991 to 2000.
- Lightwater Valley was rebranded to focus on children under 12 after dismantling the Ultimate rollercoaster in 2023.
- Mellors aims to introduce new rides and enhance the park's facilities.
- The park recently opened a new rollercoaster called the Spinning Racer.
- Mellors mentions the financial challenges of managing a theme park, including running costs and steel prices for rollercoasters.
- Mellors intends to create an experience similar to popular theme parks, albeit on a smaller budget.
- He notes challenges such as increased fuel prices affecting visitor numbers.
