UK Theme Parks
ThrillAlton Towers
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire · Est. 1980
The UK's biggest theme park, built in the grounds of a gothic stately home. Home of Nemesis, Oblivion, The Smiler and Wickerman — and the park every planning officer in Staffordshire knows by heart.
ThrillThorpe Park
Chertsey, Surrey · Est. 1979
The island like no other. Thorpe is the UK's thrill capital — Hyperia, Stealth, Swarm and Saw, this is the adrenaline centre for the UK.
SeasideBlackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool, Lancashire · Est. 1896
The grand old seaside institution. Still family-owned, still mad — The Big One, ICON, Valhalla and the Grand National all within a chip-throw of the Irish Sea.
AdventureChessington World of Adventures
Chessington, Surrey · Est. 1987
Theme park, zoo and sea life centre rolled into one. Home of Vampire — a genuine piece of UK coaster history — and the new Mandrill Mayhem wing shuttle.
FamilyDrayton Manor
Tamworth, Staffordshire · Est. 1949
Drayton Manor is a family-friendly theme park in Staffordshire, home to a mix of thrilling rollercoasters, family rides, attractions and the popular Thomas Land. With standout coasters including Gold Rush, The Wave and Accelerator, it offers a good balance of adrenaline and family fun.
FamilyPaultons Park
Romsey, Hampshire · Est. 1983
Home of Peppa Pig World, yes — but also Tornado Springs, one of the best-themed areas in the UK. The thoosies' not-so-secret favourite.
AdventureFlamingo Land
Kirby Misperton, North Yorkshire · Est. 1959
Zoo meets theme park in North Yorkshire. Kumali, Mumbo Jumbo and Sik give it a coaster line-up that surprises people every time.
FamilyLegoland Windsor
Windsor, Berkshire · Est. 1996
Everything is awesome, obviously. LEGOLAND Windsor is a colourful family theme park packed with LEGO-themed rides, attractions, shows and adventures, with plenty for younger visitors as well as some surprisingly fun coasters. From Miniland to The Dragon and Flight of the Sky Lion, it’s one of the UK’s best-known family theme parks.