General Chat

I don't think other religions are barred. If my Muslim neighbours decided to go and invite me along, I'm sure there wouldn't be a problem if all the tickets were bought through the required source. Look at it another way. Alot of people would normally not be allowed on mixed rides because of their religious beliefs. Are we so angry that we can't allow them just one day of fun.? I have known a local company to hire Disneyland, Paris for their exclusive use. You didn't know? Not news worthy I expect. Gwyn

The problem I have with it, is that it is a fun park!!!! It should not be used for gay days, muslim days or any other such days it should be open to all, at all times regardless of nationality, religion or sexuality! Its a fun park!

Thank you Tracy!!! I think that if anyone's planning on visiting these parks then it would be a good idea to check with them first to find out if you are 'acceptable' for that day!!

I have been to Alton Towers, Legoland and Thorpe Park and have to say that I have seen many muslims there and having fun. As for the comment about the 'stroppy burger bar attendant' and halal food - Does that stop vegetarians going to these places? Just because somebody works in a burger bar, it does not make them ignorant - in fact many summer employees of places like Alton Towers are students.

I can't see the problem. The Christian Centre here has booked out a local venue and it's Christans only on that day. I don't have a problem with any group booking a private function anywhere. Gwynne

Any reason why gay people shouldn't be able to hire a venue for the day?

My point isn't directed at any particular group. I just think that a fun park of the size of Alton Towers should be open at all times to everyone!

Nanna, the wedding is on the day before the Muslims have it booked. Gwynne

I can,t realy understand what this muslim only day is all about . 'No smoking , drinking etc .' I live in a small cul-de-sac of about 30 bungalow's, houses and flats and in those live 4 white families [ myself included ] 4 African , 1 Bosnian and the rest are Asian Muslim,s . We all get on very well and over the weekend we were all sat outside on the street drinking and smoking etc . So are they saying that Muslims don,t smoke or drink . ' Think Again ' The majority of Muslims are no different from anyone else so why try to make out they are . Cath

I can't see the problem!! Vodafone have hired it before and it was only open to Vodafone employees and their immediate families!! There was no complaints then!

I know Meercat it was appalling to think of all those Fonies about the place! ;O)

If they have booked and paid for it as a private function then thats fine, Im sure there are plenty of people who book rooms/ venues for private functions who dont want outsiders in. I wouldent want a muslim cleric at my party:-))

'Abid Hussan of Islamic Leisure insisted the day was open to all faiths, although Islamic laws would apply.' How is that racist in any way?

zoe,Its not, if only people would look into things more:-)

what a jolly good idea Rosex

'A LEADING Midlands theme park is to open its gates to hundreds of naturists in the first event of its kind in Britain. Organisers expect between 1,000 and 1,500 members of all ages to take part in The British Naturism Weekend at Alton Towers, in Staffordshire, on November 17 to 19.'

Catherine, The couple getting married (as I have already said once) the day BEFORE the Muslim day. Their wedding will not be affected at all. Gwynne

Won't that be a little chilly in November?

This really, is not much different to any couple hiring the local village hall for a family get-to-together,and knees up!! and it being subject to '' Family invitations only''..........

I think some of us may be getting a little confused. Racism relates to race and not (freely) chosen religion or sect. Sadly some people seem to make the automatic assumption that someone of a certain faith must therefore belong to a certain ethnic group. This issue is really about integration of different faiths in society and I don't think that a public theme park is necessarily the correct venue for that. Many towns and cities hold both multi-cultural and multi-faith fun days which have proved a tremendous success and have indeed improved community relations. I agree wholeheartedly with the point made earlier that a place such as Alton Towers should, whenever open to the public rather than corporate organisations, be precisely that - open to the public. That would lend itself far better to greater understanding, acceptance and relations between groups of differing beliefs.