The 10 Best Theme Parks in the UK

ThemeParks-UK features comprehensive guides for 6 of the UK's most popular theme parks:

For each of these there are reviews and photos for the best rides, details on opening times and ticket prices, directions on how to get there, exclusive top tips, plus extra information on what's new and also what's coming in the future.

There are another 4 great theme parks that make up The 10 Best Theme Parks in the UK, so here is the full list:

ALTON TOWERS

Alton Towers

The UK's biggest theme park with great rides including Nemesis, Oblivion, TH13TEEN, Rita, The Smiler, Galactica and Wicker Man. It is also home to the UK's only Cbeebies Land. New for 2021: Gangsta Granny: The Ride.


THORPE PARK

Thorpe Park

The UK's most thrilling theme park includes the big five roller coasters Colossus, Nemesis Inferno, SAW, Stealth and The Swarm. Other attractions include Derren Brown's Ghost Train and The Walking Dead: The Ride.


CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES

Chessington World of Adventures

The UK's ultimate family theme park includes Vampire, Tomb Blaster, Dragon's Fury, Kobra, Tiger Rock, Zufari and Chessington Zoo, plus The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure. New for 2021: Croc Drop.


LEGOLAND WINDSOR

LEGOLAND Windsor

The UK's most visited theme park includes The Dragon, Driving School, Laser Raiders, Vikings' River Splash, Pirate Falls, LEGO City Deep Sea Adventure and LEGO NINJAGO The Ride. New for 2021: LEGO MYTHICA.


DRAYTON MANOR

Drayton Manor

This family theme park includes Stormforce 10, Shockwave, Maelstrom, Apocalypse and Accelerator. It is also home to Europe's first Thomas Land with 20 wonderful rides and attractions.


BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

The UK's most ride intensive amusement park includes The Big One, ICON, Valhalla, Infusion, Red Arrows SkyForce and Wallace & Gromit's Thrill-O-Matic, plus enjoy the hugely popular Nickelodeon Land.


PAULTONS PARK

Paultons Park is a popular theme park in the New Forest, Hampshire, with more than 60 wonderful rides and attractions included in the admission price. Paultons Park is of course home to the world’s first and UK exclusive Peppa Pig World.


FLAMINGO LAND

Flamingo Land

The UK’s only combined theme park, zoo and holiday resort in one, all set in over 375 acres of North Yorkshire parkland. The best rides include Kumali, Velocity and Mumbo Jumbo. 


LIGHTWATER VALLEY

Lightwater Valley

One of the leading theme parks in the UK, packed with over 40 rides and attractions. From jaw dropping big thrill rides like The Ultimate to mini adventures for junior thrill seekers.


OAKWOOD THEME PARK

Oakwood Theme Park

Located in Pembrokeshire in Wales, providing fun for all the family, from white knuckle rides to entertaining events. Home to Megafobia, Speed, Treetops, Drenched, Bounce and Vertigo.

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