Many of us already know that the UK is full of fantastic theme parks, but if you don’t know much about them, then how are you supposed to choose which one to go to? The team at Door2Tour.com thought it would be helpful if we provided you with a little snippet on a selection of the UK’s top theme parks which will hopefully give you a helping hand in your decision! Whichever park you visit, the whole family is guaranteed to be entertained…
Thorpe Park
Thorpe Park is the UK’s most thrilling theme park with incredible rides such as Stealth, SAW – The Ride, Tidal Wave, 10-looping rollercoaster Colossus, the heart pounding Nemesis Inferno and Europe’s tallest fastest launched roller coaster Stealth. It is also host to numerous funfair-like stalls and places to stop for a bite to eat.
What’s new: Storm Surge, The Swarm
Who’s it suitable for: All ages/More teenage upwards
Chessington World of Adventures
Chessington is the UK’s ultimate family theme park, with 90% of rides suitable for children under 12 years old. There is a good variety of rides for all ages including the Vampire, Tomb Blaster, Dragon’s Fury, Rameses Revenge and the un-missable Bubbleworks. Plus there’s the added bonus of Chessington Zoo.
What’s new: Monkey Kingdom, Madagascar Live! Prepare to Party, Safari Experience (set to open in 2013)
Who’s it suitable for: All ages
Alton Towers
Alton Towers is most definitely the UK’s most popular theme park with amazing rides including Nemesis, Oblivion, Air,
Rita and Thirteen to pump up the adrenaline, and other rides such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the new Ice Age The 4D Experience for all ages.
What’s new: SW7, Ice Age The 4D Experience, Nemesis Sub-Terra
Who’s it suitable for: All ages
Legoland
Legoland is the UK’s most unique theme park which features over 53 million Lego bricks, from the fascinating Miniland to the ancient Kingdom of the Pharaohs. It also has great rides such as The Dragon, Driving School and Vikings’ River Splash.
What’s new: Atlantis –Submarine Voyage, Legoland Hotel, Lego Star Wars Miniland Experience
Who’s it suitable for: Younger ages
Drayton Manor
Drayton Manor is the UK’s largest family owned theme park with rides ranging from the thrilling Shockwave, Stormforce 10, Apocalypse, G-Force and Pandemonium to family fun in Thomas Land and Drayton Manor Zoo.
What’s new: Blue Mountain Engines, Ben 10 – Ultimate Mission
Who’s it suitable for: All ages/ Younger ages
Paulton’s Park & Pepper Pig World
Paulton’s Park is one of UK’s best family theme parks featuring a vast array of rides including the breath-taking EDGE, The Cobra, The Stinger, Raging River Ride, Jumping Bean and Sky Swinger. For the youngsters there is Water Kingdom, Trekking Tractors, Land of the Dinosaurs, Seal Falls, Digger Ride, Jumping Jack, Tiny Tots Town and the Wonderful World of Wind in the Willows. Peppa Pig World – fabulous rides including Miss Rabbit’s Helicopter Flight, Peppa’s Big Balloon Ride, Grandpa’s Little Train and George’s Dinosaur Adventure
What’s new: MAGMA, Peppa Pig World
Who’s it suitable for: All ages/ Younger ages
If you’ve managed to visit any of these, which are your favourites and what rides would you recommend?