A THEME park in the UK has been named in the top ten in the world, coming ahead of places like Magic Kingdom Park at Disney World, Florida. The rankings were produced by TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel review platform, which has announced the winners of its 2024 Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best ‘Things to Do’. 5 Nemesis was reopened earlier this year after it was closed for refurbishment Credit: PA 5 Alton Towers was named the best theme park in the UK and the eighth best in the world Credit: Getty 5 The park's seasonal events were praised by TripAdvisor Credit: ALTON TOWERS/PR 5 Alton Towers also has unique accommodation offers Credit: Alton Towers The list was created after analysis of TripAdvisor review data from millions of travellers across the globe.
The website said this has enabled them to create "a definite guide to the very best travel experiences for 2024". One of those travel experiences is a trip to Alton Towers, which was named the eighth best theme park in the world and the best in the UK. The Staffordshire theme park has some of the country's most famous rides, with arguably its most famous Nemesis reopening this year after undergoing refurbishment.
TripAdvisor recommended its unique accommodation options and its special seasonal events. They wrote: "Staffordshire's Alton Towers Resort is the UK's biggest theme park, with more than 40 rides and attractions, a water park, and mini golf. "Stay in one of three themed hotels, a stargazing p.