The Top 10 UK Theme Parks for Thrills

ThemeParks-UK launched the first ever UK Theme Park Awards in 2020 which has determined The Top 10 UK Theme Parks for Thrills as voted for by the public.

1) THORPE PARK

Thorpe Park

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


2) 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.


3) BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Guide

Welcoming nearly 6 million visitors annually with over 125 rides and attractions, plus spectacular shows. Highlights include the Big OneValhallaInfusion and Skyforce.


4) FANTASY ISLAND

An indoor and outdoor amusement park, located on the Lincolnshire coast near Skegness. A world of fun and thrills including roller coasters The Millennium and The Odyssey.


5) 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.


6) 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.


7) HYDE PARK WINTER WONDERLAND

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland takes place at London each year with an array of rides, attractions and shows. Over the years, the event has become a must-do attraction for Londoners, visitors and tourists alike. It runs for 6 weeks from November till January.


8) 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.


9) ADVENTURE ISLAND

Southend-on-Sea's free admission park, where you just pay for the rides you go on. The park features roller coasters such as Rage and Green Scream plus other rides for the whole family. 


10) PLEASUREWOOD HILLS

Pleasurewood Hills

East Anglia's premier theme park, located just off the A47 between Great Yarmouth Norfolk and Lowestoft Suffolk. Home to rides and attractions such as Wipeout, the Egg-Spress and much more.

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