Category Archives: Blog
For the last fifteen years, Kip Hakes has blogged his thoughts, ramblings and musings. There are blog posts on all manner of subjects right here. From technology, theme parks, days outs to parenting, it’s all for the reading! Enjoy!
Trouble at t’ pipdig mill..
Something fascinating happened over the weekend. I spotted this post from my mate Jem. I’ve [...]
Everyone wants to be famous
I’ve been blogging for just shy of 11 years now. I’m a Blogging (and literal) [...]
Why can’t we talk about Depression?
I don’t want this to be a ‘hot take’ about recent celebrity suicides. It isn’t [...]
Exclusive – First Look Inside the Alton Towers Dungeon and Behind the Scenes Tour
On Tuesday I was lucky enough to be part of a very small group to [...]
Exclusive – First Look Inside the Alton Towers Stargazing Pods
Earlier this week, as the finishing touches were being done to the landscaping, I was [...]
The Hippy Kippy Hakes
I’ve been struggling for a while with my hips. Because I’m on the wrong end [...]
Why are Greenfields Community Housing ripping out smoke detectors in flats?
I’m angry. I’m raging. It takes a lot to get me riled up these days, [...]
What’s happening at Thorpe Park in 2019?
There’s been a lot of chatter here about Alton Towers and Chessington recently, now the [...]
Be more kind my friends, try to be more kind..
In a world that has decided, That it’s going to lose its mind. Be more [...]
Peter Rabbit Hippity Hop and Teletubbies Big Band Live Show coming to Alton Towers in 2019
The popular CBeebies Land area at Alton Towers is expanding in 2019, with the addition [...]
Chessington Story School and a First Look inside Room on the Broom – A Magical Journey
Last week James and I were invited down to Chessington World of Adventures Resort for [...]
Alton Towers Dungeon – Opening Date and New Artwork Unveiled!
The Alton Towers Dungeon is due to open on March 23rd 2019, and to give [...]
Have you taken the Kwik Fit Tyre Challenge? I have!
I’m not gonna lie to you, I quite enjoy a quiz, quiz shows, pub quizzes, [...]
What’s New at the UK Theme Parks in 2019 ?
There’s a lot or rumour and discussion about what’s happening at the UK Theme Parks [...]
