World of David Walliams Attraction Permanently Closes at Alton Towers
Merlin Entertainments said the closure follows its regular review of rides and attractions at the resort after the 2026 peak season.
- Alton Towers Resort permanently closed The World of David Walliams attraction on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, just five years after opening. The theme park cited a "regular review of rides and attractions" as the 2026 season ends.
- Publisher HarperCollins dropped David Walliams in December 2025 following an investigation into allegations of "inappropriate behaviour towards women," which the comedian strongly denies. This decision prompted the resort's distancing from the author.
- Opened in 2021, the £18 million interactive area featured rides inspired by Walliams' books, including Gangsta Granny: The Ride, Raj's Bouncy Bottom Burp, and the Royal Carousel. Guests experienced a 360° special effects-laden journey through the attraction.
- Merlin Entertainments, the operator of the resort, confirmed the permanent removal as part of its annual planning process. Guests are encouraged to check the resort website and app for the latest opening information.
- Replacement plans for the area remain unconfirmed, though the theme park is set to announce what will occupy the space at a later date. The closure marks a complete distancing from the author.
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