This week the UK Theme Park Awards 2026 were held at Blackpool's Pleasure Beach Resort, drawing over 200 industry professionals for one of the most prestigious events on the UK attractions calendar, with the ceremony live streamed to thousands more watching online. Parks from across the country were up for the honours, and when the nominations and results were counted, Devon had a remarkable showing - with five different attractions recognised across the county, led by a standout day for Crealy Theme Park & Resort near Exeter.

As part of the Beer Heights Light Railway Gala, Pecorama are delighted to welcome Veronica Chambers, daughter of the late Reverend Wilbert Awdry, for a special illustrated talk about her father and the creation of the Railway Series.