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The scale of that growth is reflected in how broad Mellors’ offering has become. Beyond specialising in operations and maintenance for all types of amusements, the group now operates family entertainment centres. These are more fixed environments built around competitive socialising rather than large-scale thrill rides. In Saudi Arabia and Qatar, Mellors handles the operations and maintenance of rides, while in Kuwait it provides full turnkey solutions. Back in the UK, the group owns and operates two amusement parks, managing everything from ticket sales and ride maintenance to food and beverage, amusement arcades and temporary pop-up events such as Winter Wonderlands, where it oversees the entire operation from beginning to end. Among its most iconic venues is Fantasy Island in Ingoldmells, where Mellors has been focusing more on staycations through investments in lodges and on-site accommodation.
The most recent addition to that portfolio is Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park( Lightwater Valley) in North Yorkshire, acquired by Mellors as a natural fit alongside its existing theme parks. James explains why the opportunity appealed to the group as well as its plans for the park.“ Lightwater Valley had been on a downward trajectory, largely because the previous owners were reluctant to invest in bigger rides due to the risks involved. But a lot of risk mitigation comes down to operations and maintenance, and as a senior leadership team, we understand the intricacies of ride maintenance. Indeed, we grew up working on rides, so it is not something we are afraid of.
“ Our plan is to restore the theme park to its former glory by bringing back bigger rides and making it a destination
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