David Walliams hit by recent blow after Alton Towers shut his a part of the park completely
Alton Towers has released an official statement revealing the permanent closure of their World of David Walliams park five years after it opened to much fanfare
The World of David Walliams was created with HarperCollins(Image: PA)
The Alton towers attraction named after TV star David Walliams has officially closed. It is understood that The World of David Walliams will close permanently – just five years after opening.
Alton Towers park’s creative team worked with Walliams and HarperCollins Children’s Books over a number of years to develop the section of the resort, which opened in 2021.
In a statement shared on their website, the announcement reads: “As we are no longer in the main season, guests are encouraged to check the Alton Towers Resort website and app for the latest attraction opening information ahead of their visit.”
A reason for closure was not provided, the Daily Star have approached Alton Towers for further comment.
The park included rides based on Walliam’s books(Image: STOKE SENTINEL)
Rides in the Walliams-themed area of the park included Gangsta Granny: The Ride, a 360° special effects attraction, as well as rides called Raj’s Bouncy Bottom Burp and the Royal Carousel.
It comes after star of TV’s Little Britain and Come Fly With Me was axed by HarperCollins at the end of last year over claims he had harassed female employees at the company.
Adding to this, the Children’s Trust said the 54-year-old former Britain’s Got Talent judge had been dropped as an ambassador for the charity while the BBC said they had ‘no future projects’ in the pipeline for him.
Walliams has strongly denied the allegations made against him.
Walliams denies all allegations made against him(Image: STOKE SENTINEL)
This follows The Telegraph’s report that a complaint from a junior colleague regarding the comedian’s alleged behaviour triggered interviews with additional staff members, resulting in his dismissal. Former workers claimed to the publication that they were warned against visiting his residence and advised to work in pairs during meetings with him.
A representative for HarperCollins stated at the time: “HarperCollins takes employee wellbeing extremely seriously and has processes in place for reporting and investigating concerns. To respect the privacy of individuals, we do not comment on internal matters.”
Walliams rose fame in comedy sketch show Little Britain in the early 2000s alongside co-star Matt Lucas. HarperCollins published his first children’s book The Boy in the Dress, in 2008.
