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Alton Towers has permanently closed its World of David Walliams attraction, the theme park announced. The area, which opened in 2021, featured rides inspired by the author's children's books, including Gangsta Granny: The Ride. The closure comes as part of the park's regular review of rides and attractions. Merlin Entertainments, which operates the Staffordshire theme park, said the decision was made considering operational and guest experience factors. The future use of the area will be announced once plans are confirmed. This follows Walliams' book publisher, HarperCollins, dropping him in December 2025 after an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior. Walliams denies any wrongdoing.
The World of David Walliams at Alton Towers, which opened in 2021, has been permanently closed. The attraction, featuring rides like Gangsta Granny: The Ride, was inspired by Walliams' children's books. Merlin Entertainments, the park's operator, cited a regular review of attractions and operational considerations for the closure. Plans for the area's future use will be announced later. This decision follows HarperCollins dropping Walliams in December 2025 after allegations of harassment, which Walliams denies.
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