Wednesday, 21 April 2021 09:00

UK Theme Park Awards 2021

We're pleased to announce that the UK Theme Park Awards will return in 2021, with the public able to nominate from 21st May.

Last year, in celebration of 20 years as an independent guide to UK theme parks, we launched the inaugural UK Theme Park Awards.

For the very first time, the British public were invited to vote for their favourite theme parks in national awards recognising the best rides and attractions, shows and events, as well as the theme parks offering the best accommodation and accessibility.

154,104 public votes were combined with the scores from the judging panel to determine the winners in each category.

There are 21 categories this year, including Theme Park of the Year, Best Customer Service and Best Value. New categories include Best Theme Park for Toddlers, Best Family Coaster, Best Classic Coaster and Best Live Entertainment.

In advance of the public vote taking place later this year, we will be compiling a shortlist with the help of our Expert Judges, and you will be able to nominate from 21st May.

Expert Judges include Paul Kelly (Chief Executive of the British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions) and Andy Hine MBE (Chairman - Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain).

Major contenders for the awards include Alton Towers and Drayton Manor in Staffordshire, Blackpool Pleasure Beach in Lancashire, Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventures in Surrey, LEGOLAND Windsor in Berkshire and Paultons Park in Hampshire.

Other theme parks also likely to receive nominations include Pleasurewood Hills in Suffolk, Lightwater Valley and Flamingo Land in Yorkshire, Oakwood Theme Park in Pembrokeshire, Adventure Island in Essex and Fantasy Island in Lincolnshire.

For theme park fans, there will also be awards for Blogger of the Year, YouTuber of the Year and Instagrammer of the Year.

Lawrence Roots, Editor of ThemeParks-UK, said:

"We were blown away by the response to the awards last year, despite all the challenges faced by UK theme parks due to the coronavirus. I'm delighted that the awards will be be back this year and with a range of new categories."

Paul Kelly, Chief Executive of the British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions, said:

"With my career long love affair with Theme Parks and Attractions I am delighted to be part of the judging panel for the UK Theme Park Awards 2021."

Categories

  • Theme Park of the Year
  • Best Theme Park for Families (Large)
  • Best Theme Park for Families (Small)
  • Best Theme Park for Toddlers
  • Best Theme Park for Thrills
  • Best New Attraction
  • Best Family Coaster
  • Best Classic Coaster
  • Best Interactive Ride
  • Best Live Entertainment
  • Best Animal Experience
  • Best Food & Drink
  • Best Merchandise
  • Best New Event
  • Best Halloween Event
  • Best Social Media Engagement
  • Best Customer Service
  • Best Value
  • Blogger of the Year
  • YouTuber of the Year
  • Instagrammer of the Year

Nominations


Nominations open on 21st May 2021 at www.ukthemeparkawards.com and to be notified about the awards please enter your details below:

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