United Kingdom: The best theme parks for your holidays!
Wide beaches along the English Channel are a highlight of family vacations in the United Kingdom, and London with its famous London Eye and the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace impresses kids. Last but not least, amusement parks like the cute Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World and the Legoland Windsor Resort ensure a good mood guarantee.
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United Kingdom - 8 special theme parks
Alton Towers
The Alton Towers amusement park is located in English Staffordshire right next to an old estate, from which it takes its name. It is one of the largest in the country with nearly two million visitors a year. In addition to numerous rides of various kinds, there are special attractions and shows specifically for children and families. There are different themed areas in the amusement park, including targeted areas for children, featuring age-appropriate rides or similar attractions. Furthermore, the park offers adults a variety of adventurous roller coasters that provide plenty of thrills and adrenaline. Afterwards, one can relax in the historic gardens.
Thorpe Park Resort
Thorpe Park Resort is an amusement park near the English village of Chertsey, which enjoys great popularity with over 1.5 million visitors a year. The park is particularly popular with younger guests and adrenaline junkies due to its wild and fast roller coasters like the Colossus or the Stealth. In addition to the roller coasters, there are several water rides and other water-related attractions. There are also special attractions and shows such as a 4D cinema. The park is constantly increasing its number of roller coasters, ensuring not only action but also plenty of variety.
Legoland Windsor
The Legoland Windsor theme park in the English town of Windsor offers over 50 attractions, including various exciting rides, live shows, and craft workshops. The park is primarily aimed at children aged two to twelve, for whom there are many interactive, playful stations. Over 50 million Lego bricks create a highly picturesque setting in a park-like environment. In addition to famous Lego models that can be admired here in large format, there are also various buildings or ships depending on the theme. There are also miniature versions of famous landmarks recreated in Lego.
Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island delights the whole family with more than 30 rides, 40 restaurants, and 320 shops in the largest 7-day market in the UK. The amusement park is located in Ingoldmells, close to the beach and just a stone's throw from the seaside resort of Skegness. Here you can spend an unforgettable day full of thrills, laughter, and culinary delights. Highlights of the park include the Odyssey, the third tallest roller coaster in the UK, and the Star Flyer swing ride at around 70 meters high. For those who prefer something a little less high and wild, there is an exciting Toucan Tour past mighty volcanoes and mystical gods to the lost island temple.
Drayton Manor Theme Park
Drayton Manor Theme Park is located in Staffordshire, England, and offers an enormous variety of different rides. These are generally well-suited for children of different ages. Additionally, there is Thomas Land, which revolves around Thomas the Tank Engine. In addition to the wide range of attractions, the park even has a zoo with more than 500 animals from around the world. Here you can find tigers, various smaller monkey species, reptiles, and a whole range of parrots and other exotic birds. So every guest finds their enjoyment.
Gulliver's World Theme Park
Especially for smaller guests between 2 and 12 years old, there are numerous offerings such as climbing walls, a giant sandbox, a castle play landscape, or the Pirate Play Arena. Braver visitors can enter the Lilliput Land Haunted House. In the "Lost World," the lost world, dinosaurs come back to life. For older visitors, there is no less on offer. A large wooden roller coaster, the Antelope Wooden Coaster, a log flume, or the Desperado Drop Freefall Tower provide plenty of adrenaline. Various themed events like Christmas in the Park or the Spring Spectacle, held throughout the year, round off the wide range of attractions.
Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World
At the theme park Paultons Park in Hampshire, England, everything in Peppa Pig World revolves around the popular character Peppa Pig from the animated children's series of the same name. The park area is designed in the style of the series. Children can meet Peppa Pig and many other popular characters here. In addition to great photos with the series characters, Paultons Park also offers a whole range of other attractions. There are many great rides like roller coasters and carousels that promise children lots of fun and excitement. There is a small zoo and various themed playgrounds.
Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park
The amusement park is located in North Stainley, in the county of North Yorkshire. Lightwater Valley is an adventure especially for young families, as all attractions are specifically tailored to children under 12 years old. Enjoy over 40 rides, a tractor ride, or explore the park with the Lightwater Express train. An expedition through the Go Safari area, which takes you through the African wilderness, is exciting. Joy is guaranteed with Kangaroo Jump or the Monkey Drop rides. Climbing enthusiasts are drawn to the Treetop Trail above the park's treetops. A café and a restaurant invite you to take a break in between.