In the north-west of England, in the county of Lancashire, you will find the coastal town of Blackpool and the Blackpool South Pier amusement park, one of a total of three piers in the town, directly on the Irish Sea. Opened in 1893 and formerly known as

Only about 10 kilometres from the Lower Saxony border, between Duderstadt and Leinefelde in Worbis, lies the Alternative Bear Park. The bear park was opened in 1996 through the initiative of the "Aktion Bärenhilfswerk" on the site of the former

The North Bay Railway Experience Park is located in Scarborough in the county of North Yorkshire, around 40 miles (approx. 64 km) from York. As the name suggests, railway enthusiasts in particular get their money's worth here, as five detailed model

The Fête Foraine de Tours (often referred to as the Foire de Tours) is one of the largest and most important funfairs in France. Every year in May, the Parc des Expositions (Rochepinard) exhibition centre is transformed into a huge, brightly lit

The TerraZoo Rheinberg has existed since 2001 and is home to around 100 animal species. Five years earlier, a preliminary version was opened in Moers, but then had to move due to construction. With its 20-kilometre distance to Duisburg, Rheinberg is

Since 2025, there has been a new festival on the market square in Kusel. The Braun family of showmen from Niederalben organises the new Easter funfair and provides great entertainment for young and old. From action-packed rides for the brave, to family

The historic Christmas market in Osnabrück is considered one of the most beautiful and atmospheric Christmas markets in northern Germany. It owes its special appeal to the unique backdrop of Osnabrück's old town, where it stretches impressively between

The Westerwald Wildlife Park, formerly known as the Westerwald Wildlife and Leisure Park, is picturesquely located near Gackenbach and is a popular destination for families and nature lovers. Covering around 60 hectares, visitors can see native animal

About 20 kilometres south of the Saxon city of Chemnitz lies Gelenau in the middle of the Ore Mountains. There is an alpine coaster there at over 500 metres. It goes down steep curves, racy bends and even a jump at over 40km/h. Right next to it is also

Around 150 kilometres south of Mexico City, in the small town of Tlaquiltenango, is the water park El Rollo Parque Acuático. In 1954, the park's founder, Dr. Ignacio Rodríguez Saucedo, discovered the site, which was home to a famous tower that local