UK Theme Parks

UK Theme Parks

Over half-terms and summer holidays it can be easy to get stuck for things to do with the kids. The UK has some great theme parks that can entertain children aged anywhere from 4 to15, packed with rides, shows and attractions that will keep the kids entertained for hours.

For families who want to miss the queues on busy half terms or holidays, many UK theme parks have online ticket booking facilities that allow you to skip the queues and get straight into the park,

As you may expect, most UK theme parks are busy in the summer and closed during the “off-season” times over winter, so expect the parks to be busy even if you do pre book your tickets.

Theme parks are a great place to take the kids when they are on holiday, so arranging a trip with other parents can often lead to a great day out as well as group booking discounts, so make sure you ask about them!

Below is a list of the UK’s best theme parks and links to their websites and ticket booking pages:

Alton Towers

The UK’s largest and most well-known theme park, packed with rides for all ages. Alton Towers also have a resort and hotel where families can stay if they wish to visit the park over a number of days.

http://www.altontowers.com/

Chessington World of Adventures

The park is a great family day out, with a good mix of rides for teens, kids and adults including the Vampire, Tomb Blaster, Dragon's Fury, Rameses Revenge and the legendary Bubbleworks. Plus, there's Chessington Zoo including a Sea Life Centre.

www.chessington.com/

Thorpe Park

Thorpe Park is home to the UK’s most thrilling rides, including Tidal Wave, Slammer and Rush. Horror maze SAW Alive is new for 2010, which joins SAW - The Ride and the “unholy trinity” of fantastic roller coasters - 10 looping Colossus, the heart pounding Nemesis Inferno and Europe's tallest, fastest launched roller coaster, Stealth.

www.thorpepark.com/

LEGOLAND

Legoland Windsor is the UK's most unique theme park with great rides including The Dragon, Driving School and Vikings' River Splash. The park opened in 1996 and features over 53 million Lego bricks, from the enthralling Miniland to the ancient Kingdom of the Pharaohs. Pirates Landing is new for 2010, including the pirate ship Jolly Rocker!

www.legoland.co.uk/

Drayton Manor

Drayton Manor is the UK's largest family owned theme park with legendary rides including Shockwave, Stormforce 10 and Apocalypse. From intense thrills on G-Force and Pandemonium to family adventures in Thomas Land and Drayton Manor Zoo. New for 2010, the cinematic experience of Happy Feet 4D, a fun filled penguin adventure!

www.draytonmanor.co.uk/