NEW: Guide to the reopening of UK theme parks
Starting on the 4th July, theme parks in England will begin to reopen, providing that they can do so safely. Attractions in Scotland and Wales will follow.
UK theme parks are reopening with a range of new health and safety measures, that seek to reduce the risks associated with the presence of COVID-19.
We'll be updating this page regularly with the latest updates from every theme park in the UK.
Adventure Island
Reopening date: 4th July
Closed rides/attractions: TBC
Face masks: TBC
Other changes: TBC
Advance booking: TBC
Adventure Wonderland
Reopening date: 4th July
Closed rides/attractions: All indoor play areas
Face masks: Optional
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Required
Alton Towers
Reopening date: 4th July
Closed rides/attractions: The Alton Towers Dungeon, Hex, Duel
Face masks: Required on selected rides (Nemesis, Galactica, Oblivion, The Smiler, Wicker Man, Rita, TH13TEEN, Enterprise, Blade, Runaway Mine Train, Marauder’s Mayhem)
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Required
We’re Good To Go ✓ Industry Standard
Blackgang Chine
Reopening date: TBC
Closed rides/attractions: TBC
Face masks: TBC
Other changes: TBC
Advance booking: TBC
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Reopening date: 4th July
Closed rides/attractions: Impossible, Chinese Puzzle Maze, Thompson Carousel, Alpine Rally, Dodgems
Face masks: Required on selected rides
Other changes: New e-Ticket instead of ride wristbands and a new online food ordering system is being developed allowing guests to order a selection of food during their visit from their mobile phone which can be collected at a designated time and location
Advance booking: Required
We’re Good To Go ✓ Industry Standard
Brean Theme Park
Reopening date: 4th July
Closed rides/attractions: TBC
Face masks: TBC
Other changes: TBC
Advance booking: Optional
Camel Creek Adventure Park
Reopening date: 4th July for Annual Pass holders, 11th July all other visitors
Closed rides/attractions: TBC
Face masks: TBC
Other changes: TBC
Advance booking: Recommended
Chessington World of Adventures
Reopening date: 4th July
Closed rides/attractions: Temple of Mayhem, Canopy Capers, Dragon's Playhouse, Room on the Broom - A Magical Journey, AMAZU
Face masks: Required on selected rides (Vampire, KOBRA, Scorpion Express, Tuk Tuk Turmoil)
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Required
We’re Good To Go ✓ Industry Standard
Codonas
Reopening date: TBC
Closed rides/attractions: TBC
Face masks: TBC
Other changes: TBC
Advance booking: TBC
Crealy Theme Park & Resort
Reopening date: 6th July
Closed rides/attractions: All indoor attractions
Face masks: Optional
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Required
Diggerland Devon
Reopening date: 11th July
Closed rides/attractions: Indoor play areas and the Little Tikes play zone are all closed until further notice.
Face masks: Diggerland encourages all guests to wear a face mask for their own health and safety, although it is not mandatory. Some rides will need visitors to wear a face mask. All of our staff will be wearing face coverings. Face masks are not required for any children under the age of 6 and for people with certain health conditions and/or disabilities.
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Recommended
We’re Good To Go ✓ Industry Standard
Diggerland Durham
Reopening date: 11th July
Closed rides/attractions: Indoor play areas and the Little Tikes play zone are all closed until further notice.
Face masks: Diggerland encourages all guests to wear a face mask for their own health and safety, although it is not mandatory. Some rides will need visitors to wear a face mask. All of our staff will be wearing face coverings. Face masks are not required for any children under the age of 6 and for people with certain health conditions and/or disabilities.
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Recommended
We’re Good To Go ✓ Industry Standard
Diggerland Kent
Reopening date: 11th July
Closed rides/attractions: Indoor play areas and the Little Tikes play zone are all closed until further notice.
Face masks: Diggerland encourages all guests to wear a face mask for their own health and safety, although it is not mandatory. Some rides will need visitors to wear a face mask. All of our staff will be wearing face coverings. Face masks are not required for any children under the age of 6 and for people with certain health conditions and/or disabilities.
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Recommended
We’re Good To Go ✓ Industry Standard
Diggerland Yorkshire
Reopening date: 11th July
Closed rides/attractions: Indoor play areas and the Little Tikes play zone are all closed until further notice.
Face masks: Diggerland encourages all guests to wear a face mask for their own health and safety, although it is not mandatory. Some rides will need visitors to wear a face mask. All of our staff will be wearing face coverings. Face masks are not required for any children under the age of 6 and for people with certain health conditions and/or disabilities.
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Recommended
We’re Good To Go ✓ Industry Standard
Drayton Manor
Reopening date: 4th July for Thomas Land and selected family rides, 18th July for the rest of the park
Closed rides/attractions 4th - 17th July: The Bounty, Maelstrom, Air Race, Shockwave, Polperro Express, Buffalo Coaster, Pandemonium, Apocalypse, Drunken Barrels, Sheriff's Showdown, Dodgems, The Haunting, Emily's Adventure Play, 4D Cinema, Bryan's Museum, Thomas Exhibition, Meerkat Manor, Stormforce 10, Terrence's Driving School, Tiny Tots Play Farm, Zoo Experiences
Closed rides/attractions from 18th July: Shockwave, Dodgems, The Haunting, Emily's Adventure Play, 4D Cinema, Bryan's Museum, Thomas Exhibition, Meerkat Manor, Stormforce 10, Zoo Experiences
Face masks: Required on some rides
Other changes: A virtual queue app for all rides and selected catering outlets
Advance booking: Required
We’re Good To Go ✓ Industry Standard
Dreamland Margate
Reopening date: 2021
Closed rides/attractions: N/A
Face masks: N/A
Other changes: N/A
Advance booking: N/A
Drusillas Park
Reopening date: 26th June (zoo only), 4th July (rest of the park)
Closed rides/attractions: TBC
Face masks: Recommended
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Recommended
Fantasy Island
Reopening date: 4th July
Closed rides/attractions: TBC
Face masks: Recommended
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Recommended
We’re Good To Go ✓ Industry Standard
Flambards
Reopening date: 18th July
Closed rides/attractions: Space Race and the indoor play area
Face masks: Recommended
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Recommended
We’re Good To Go ✓ Industry Standard
Flamingo Land
Reopening date: 15th June (zoo only)
Closed rides/attractions: Aquarium, Reptile River, Peter Rabbit meet and greet, play areas
Face masks: Recommended
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Recommended
Funland Hayling Island
Reopening date: 4th July
Closed rides/attractions: TBC
Face masks: TBC
Other changes: TBC
Advance booking: TBC
Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach
Reopening date: 11th July
Closed rides/attractions: TBC
Face masks: Optional
Other changes: On entrance to the park, you will have unlimited access to the rides during the 3-hour time slot you have chosen
Advance booking: Required
We’re Good To Go ✓ Industry Standard
Gulliver's Kingdom
Reopening date: 18th July
Closed rides/attractions: TBC
Face masks: Required on all rides and play attractions
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Required
Gulliver's Land
Reopening date: 4th July
Closed rides/attractions: TBC
Face masks: Required on all rides and play attractions
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Required
Gulliver's Valley
Opening date: 11th July
Closed rides/attractions: TBC
Face masks: Required on all rides and play attractions
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Required
Gulliver's World
Reopening date: 4th July
Closed rides/attractions: TBC
Face masks: Required on all rides and play attractions
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Required
Harbour Park
Reopening date: 4th July
Closed rides/attractions: TBC
Face masks: TBC
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Recommended
Joyland
Reopening date: 4th July
Closed rides/attractions: TBC
Face masks: Optional
Other changes: There is now a one way system around the park
Advance booking: No
We’re Good To Go ✓ Industry Standard
Landmark Forest Adventure Park
Reopening date: TBC
Closed rides/attractions: TBC
Face masks: TBC
Other changes: TBC
Advance booking: TBC
LEGOLAND Windsor
Reopening date: 4th July
Closed rides/attractions: Dragon’s Apprentice (until 2021), Haunted House Monster Party (until 2021), S.Q.U.I.D. Surfer (until 2021), Laser Raiders, Scarab Bouncers, Model Making Studio, Sky Rider, LEGO Games Zone, LEGO Reef
The list of closed attractions is being closely monitored and the park are hoping to open more rides and experiences throughout the summer
Face masks: Required on selected rides (The Dragon, Mia’s Riding Adventure, Jolly Rocker, Spinning Spider, LEGO City Deep Sea Adventure, Merlin’s Challenge)
Other changes: Return to Skeleton Bay is postponed until further notice and DUPLO Valley Theatre will be closed
Advance booking: Required
We’re Good To Go ✓ Industry Standard
Lightwater Valley
Reopening date: 18th July
Closed rides/attractions: The Ultimate, Raptor Attack, Apollo and indoor play areas
Face masks: Required on some rides
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Required
M&D's Scotland's Theme Park
Reopening date: 24th August
Closed rides/attractions: Cosmic Bowl 10-Pin Bowling and Krazy Congo Soft Play
Face masks: Required on some rides
Other changes: New three-hour ride sessions
Advance booking: Required
Oakwood Theme Park
Reopening date: 20th July
Closed rides/attractions: TBC
Face masks: TBC
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: TBC
Ocean Beach Pleasure Park
Reopening date: 20th July
Closed rides/attractions: TBC
Face masks: Optional
Other changes: TBC
Advance booking: No
Paultons Park - Home of Peppa Pig World
Reopening date: 4th July
Closed rides/attractions: Show Street 4D Cinema, indoor play areas and water splash parks
Face masks: Optional
Other changes: A virtual queue system is being developed for the Paultons Park app in order to reduce the time guests spend in queues and to assist with social distancing
Advance booking: Required
We’re Good To Go ✓ Industry Standard
Pettitts Animal Adventure Park
Reopening date: 4th July
Closed rides/attractions: Some indoor attractions
Face masks: Recommended
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Recommended
We’re Good To Go ✓ Industry Standard
Pleasurewood Hills
Reopening date: 4th July
Closed rides/attractions: TBC
Face masks: TBC
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Required
Southport Pleasureland
Reopening date: 11th July
Closed rides/attractions: Updated list of rides and attractions available on website
Face masks: Required for some rides
Other changes: Unlimited rides all day for one admission price
Advance booking: Required
Sundown Adventureland
Reopening date: 4th July
Closed rides/attractions: Indoor play areas
Face masks: Optional
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Required
The Big Sheep
Reopening date: 7th July
Closed rides/attractions: TBC
Face masks: Optional
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Required
The Milky Way Adventure Park
Reopening date: 11th July
Closed rides/attractions: Little Stars, Planet Play, Ninja Stars, Fantasy Farm, Balloon Room, archery tuition and indoor shows
Face masks: Required on some rides
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Required
Thorpe Park
Reopening date: 4th July
Closed rides/attractions: Derren Brown's Ghost Train, The Walking Dead: The Ride, Angry Birds 4D, Jungle Escape
Face masks: Required on Stealth, The Swarm, Nemesis Inferno, Colossus, SAW - The Ride, Flying Fish, Detonator, Samurai, King Pig’s Wild Hog Dodgems, Samurai, Vortex, Zodiac, Mr Monkey’s Banana Ride, Storm in a Teacup, Rocky Express and Quantum
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Required
We’re Good To Go ✓ Industry Standard
Twinlakes
Reopening date: 4th July
Closed rides/attractions: Indoor play areas and water park
Face masks: Advised
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Required
We’re Good To Go ✓ Industry Standard
Watermouth
Reopening date: TBC
Closed rides/attractions: TBC
Face masks: TBC
Other changes: TBC
Advance booking: TBC
West Midland Safari & Leisure Park
Reopening date: 4th July
Closed rides/attractions: The Twilight Cave, Lemur Woods, Lorikeet Landing and Goat Park
Face masks: Optional
Other changes: No animal feeding
Advance booking: Required
We’re Good To Go ✓ Industry Standard
Wheelgate
Reopening date: 4th July
Closed rides/attractions: Indoor play areas, water park, Falconry Centre, Carousel
Face masks: Optional
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Required
Wicksteed Park
The Wicksteed Charitable Trust, which owns Wicksteed Park in Kettering, has launched a new fundraising appeal in a bid to save the park.
Woodlands
Reopening date: 6th July
Closed rides/attractions: All indoor play areas and rides within the buildings will remain closed until further notice
Face masks: Optional
Other changes: Reduced capacity
Advance booking: Required
