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Is Alton Tower's Scarefest worth the hype? Thrillseeker puts UK's scariest theme park to the test

The Daily Mail's travel reporter, Alesia Fiddler (pictured) faces her fears at this year's Alton Towers' Scarefest.

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Cambridgeshire train stabbing: Details of 'major incident' as nine people left severely injured

Cambridgeshire train stabbing: Details of 'major incident' as nine people left severely injured

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Huntingdon train stabbing: What security is there on trains and which services are disrupted today?

Huntingdon train stabbing: What security is there on trains and which services are disrupted today?

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The L.A. Times 2025 holiday gift guide

The L.A. Times 2025 holiday gift guide

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Five money-saving tips for booking flights abroad

Five money-saving tips for booking flights abroad

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Severe travel disruption 'expected until end of day' after LNER train stabbings

Severe travel disruption 'expected until end of day' after LNER train stabbings

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I stayed in Oxford’s newest hotel inside a one of the world’s oldest department stores

I stayed in Oxford’s newest hotel inside a one of the world’s oldest department stores

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The town just outside Glasgow that was named 'best place to live' in 2026

The town just outside Glasgow that was named 'best place to live' in 2026

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Incredible road trip across 6 European countries that everyone 'must do once'

Incredible road trip across 6 European countries that everyone 'must do once'

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Cambridgeshire train stabbing: Details of 'major incident' as nine people left severely injured

Cambridgeshire train stabbing: Details of 'major incident' as nine people left severely injured

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'I tried the famous ‘airport theory’ but there’s one thing you should know’

'I tried the famous ‘airport theory’ but there’s one thing you should know’

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The 'Scottish town' in Japan with whisky distillery inspired by Scotland

The 'Scottish town' in Japan with whisky distillery inspired by Scotland

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British tourist dies on dream holiday after horror poisoning while backpacking

British tourist dies on dream holiday after horror poisoning while backpacking

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Unspoiled UK seaside town that will 'win your heart' has sandy beach and brilliant shops

Unspoiled UK seaside town that will 'win your heart' has sandy beach and brilliant shops

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5 theme parks that'll be open for Christmas fun with Santa's grottos and light trails

5 theme parks that'll be open for Christmas fun with Santa's grottos and light trails

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Five airport hacks than can save you money on flights

Five airport hacks than can save you money on flights

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UK forest cabin with sauna and outdoor bath is perfect for dog-lovers' autumn escape

UK forest cabin with sauna and outdoor bath is perfect for dog-lovers' autumn escape

Dog-friendly forest cabin with sauna and outdoor bath is perfect for Autumn staycation

Dog-friendly forest cabin with sauna and outdoor bath is perfect for Autumn staycation

Horses and camels used to ferry tourists in Egypt are abused and left to die near the pyramids, investigation says

Horses and camels used to ferry tourists in Egypt are abused and left to die near the pyramids, investigation says

All TfL lines that will be shut this weekend during month of London Underground chaos

All TfL lines that will be shut this weekend during month of London Underground chaos

The underrated Asian island with a futuristic city that surprises at every turn

The underrated Asian island with a futuristic city that surprises at every turn

Norse Premium Economy review: The lesser-known airline that’s cheaper than BA and Virgin

Norse Premium Economy review: The lesser-known airline that’s cheaper than BA and Virgin

‘I went skiing for the first time - one piece of advice proved to be useless’

‘I went skiing for the first time - one piece of advice proved to be useless’

New EU border check system paused for tourists following French demands, port officials say

New EU border check system paused for tourists following French demands, port officials say

I stayed at the hidden luxury hotel that’s housed exiled royals

I stayed at the hidden luxury hotel that’s housed exiled royals

Dishoom’s new Permit Room is London’s most exciting hotel spin-off in years

Dishoom’s new Permit Room is London’s most exciting hotel spin-off in years

I've been to 12 countries this year — 1 didn't live up to the hype

I've been to 12 countries this year — 1 didn't live up to the hype

New Ryanair route to destination that's 21C in November

New Ryanair route to destination that's 21C in November

I won't let war stop me visiting Ukraine - I've watched rockets fall above my head

I won't let war stop me visiting Ukraine - I've watched rockets fall above my head

Boy, 13, denied boarding Qatar Airways flight for Thailand trip over passport issue

Boy, 13, denied boarding Qatar Airways flight for Thailand trip over passport issue

Spain's 5 warmest winter sun destinations for December escapes

Spain's 5 warmest winter sun destinations for December escapes

JetBlue Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Tampa After Losing Altitude

JetBlue Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Tampa After Losing Altitude

Could a new ‘quiet’ supersonic jet cut down your flight time? NASA just ran its first test flight for it

Could a new ‘quiet’ supersonic jet cut down your flight time? NASA just ran its first test flight for it

What I discovered travelling Missouri’s lesser-trodden stretch of Route 66

What I discovered travelling Missouri’s lesser-trodden stretch of Route 66

The Grand Egyptian Museum finally opens – what took so long?

The Grand Egyptian Museum finally opens – what took so long?

Hoshinoya, Tokyo, hotel review

Hoshinoya, Tokyo, hotel review

Staffing Issues Cause Another Day of Air Travel Delays

Staffing Issues Cause Another Day of Air Travel Delays

Uniworld reveals new river cruise ships dedicated to much-loved Hollywood stars

Uniworld reveals new river cruise ships dedicated to much-loved Hollywood stars

The seaside getaway in 'Scotland's best town' you can book for just £45

The seaside getaway in 'Scotland's best town' you can book for just £45

Suffolk Center Parcs undergoes £2m Christmas transformation

Suffolk Center Parcs undergoes £2m Christmas transformation

Two years after suspending due to Israel-Gaza conflict, cruises are returning to the Suez Canal

Two years after suspending due to Israel-Gaza conflict, cruises are returning to the Suez Canal

The world’s best 50 hotels have been announced, find where experts say to travel next

The world’s best 50 hotels have been announced, find where experts say to travel next

Ambassador launches Greatest Hits Radio-themed cruise featuring Ken Bruce’s PopMaster show

Ambassador launches Greatest Hits Radio-themed cruise featuring Ken Bruce’s PopMaster show

Heartbroken family sues Royal Caribbean after mom died while ‘drunkenly’ falling overboard on Taylor Swift-themed cruise

Heartbroken family sues Royal Caribbean after mom died while ‘drunkenly’ falling overboard on Taylor Swift-themed cruise

Scotland's 'best kept-secret' island has Caribbean-worthy beaches and is 20-minutes from mainland

Scotland's 'best kept-secret' island has Caribbean-worthy beaches and is 20-minutes from mainland

How to have a ‘grown-up’ ski season in your 40s

How to have a ‘grown-up’ ski season in your 40s

Royal Caribbean brings new private beach club to the Mediterranean for the first time

Royal Caribbean brings new private beach club to the Mediterranean for the first time

Will my US flight be cancelled during the government shutdown?

Will my US flight be cancelled during the government shutdown?

The small US town overrun by Beetlejuice fans from across the world

The small US town overrun by Beetlejuice fans from across the world

Virgin Atlantic to launch first direct flight from London to ‘paradise’ island

Virgin Atlantic to launch first direct flight from London to ‘paradise’ island

London City is the latest airport to introduce fee for car drop-offs

London City is the latest airport to introduce fee for car drop-offs

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Niecy Nash-Betts

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Niecy Nash-Betts

Adults-only music cruise with line-up of 80s and 90s nostalgic classics announced

Adults-only music cruise with line-up of 80s and 90s nostalgic classics announced

UK Christmas market that rivals Germany's to return this weekend with more than 100 stalls

UK Christmas market that rivals Germany's to return this weekend with more than 100 stalls

UK book lovers' heaven with fairytale castle and unexpected attraction

UK book lovers' heaven with fairytale castle and unexpected attraction

I stayed in the same hotel as the England football team and trained on the pitch

I stayed in the same hotel as the England football team and trained on the pitch

Wizz Air to let passengers pay extra to keep the middle seat next to them free

Wizz Air to let passengers pay extra to keep the middle seat next to them free

Fit up to 60% more in your suitcase with ‘fantastic’ packing cubes that sell every 2 minutes

Fit up to 60% more in your suitcase with ‘fantastic’ packing cubes that sell every 2 minutes

Picturesque Welsh railway reopens after £1.4 million revamp

Picturesque Welsh railway reopens after £1.4 million revamp

Theme park's Halloween nights had me terrified before I'd even seen the scare mazes

Theme park's Halloween nights had me terrified before I'd even seen the scare mazes

Highest railway in the UK gives you stunning mountain views without the climbing

Highest railway in the UK gives you stunning mountain views without the climbing