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Alton Towers closes World of David Walliams after five years
Alton Towers has permanently closed the World of David Walliams attraction, which opened in 2021.
Alton Towers has permanently closed the World of David Walliams attraction as of Tuesday 3 November 2026, just five years after it opened. The theme park said the decision followed its regular review of rides and attractions as the 2026 peak season ended. The area featured rides inspired by Walliams' children's books, including Gangsta Granny: The Ride, Raj's Bouncy Bottom Burp and the Royal Carousel. The closure comes after publisher HarperCollins dropped Walliams in December 2025 following allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards women, which he strongly denies. HarperCollins has since phased out his books from publication. Walliams, who rose to fame in comedy sketch show Little Britain, became one of the UK's most successful children's authors, with his books selling more than 60 million copies worldwide.
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