Alton Towers permanently closes its World of David Walliams attraction, the Walliams-themed area at the UK theme park. Outlets report the closure follows the attraction’s earlier opening in 2021 and point to it featuring rides and characters based on the author’s children’s books.
The park is owned by Merlin Entertainments, which is cited as announcing the decision. Deadline reports the operator would close the attraction permanently and includes a comment from a Merlin spokesperson, while noting the closure is part of broader planning around the 2026 season.
Some outlets add additional context. The Independent (in a second entry) says the closure comes after HarperCollins announced it would no longer print Walliams’ books. Other reports keep the focus on Alton Towers’ announcement and the attraction’s theme, without detailing the publishing background.
