Plans for 9 new rides at Dreamland in Margate have been revealed, including a 39 metre high 'shoot and drop' tower, and other additions from the ride manufacturer Zamperla.

The new rides from Zamperla are to be a Flash Tower called The Dreamland Drop, Twister Coaster, Midi Discovery, Samba Balloon, Magic Bikes, Endeavour, Air Race and Rockin’ Tug. A restored 1920's ride, the Vintage Caterpillar, will also be new.

There are brand new rides and attractions coming to many of the UK's most popular theme parks in 2018.

New additions are coming to Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures, LEGOLAND Windsor, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Paultons Park.

If you are planning days out at theme parks in the UK this year then these are the new rides and attractions that should be at the top of your list...

A new themed animal attraction, Little Africa, has opened at Paultons Park - just in time for February Half Term in 2018.

Little Africa is home to a number of animals native to the continent, including fennec fox, African crested porcupines, meerkats, Savannah monitor lizards and giant train millipedes, as well as one of the largest rodents in Africa, the Gambian pouched rat, and also the smallest, the African pygmy mouse.

Although the main theme park season may still be a little way off, there are plenty of special events at UK theme parks for February Half Term in 2018.

Here's our pick of all the highlights, including where to get your tickets or book a short break.

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