Thorpe Park theme park

About Thorpe Park

Thorpe Park is home to some of the country's best (and scariest) rollercoasters, from apocalyptic disasters to blood-curdling drop towers, mind-mashing immersive labyrinths to the UK’s only quadruple barrel roll coaster and so much more. Thorpe Park has a whole day of family fun to offer with kid-friendly attractions designed to keep all ages entertained.

Where is Thorpe Park located?

Thorpe Park is located between the towns of Chertsey and Staines-upon-Thames in Surrey. It sits within the M25 and about an hour out from Central London.

How to get to Thorpe Park

By car: Thorpe Park is within easy reach of London. From the M25 take junctions 11 or 13 and follow A320 to THORPE PARK. Sat Nav KT16 8PN.

By train: The best route to Thorpe Park is from London Waterloo to Staines via Great Western Railway. These run roughly every 15 minutes. Then from the station get the 950 Express Bus which runs every 15 to 20 minutes.

By Bus: The 446 bus runs directly between Thorpe Park and Heathrow Terminal 4, Chertsey and Woking.

Thorpe Park has a huge car park with several overspill zones. Standard parking costs £12 and can be booked in advance online or at the kiosks at the park entrance on the day. 

What are the best rides at Thorpe Park

There are so many high-octane rides to choose from at Thorpe Park from Hyperia, the UK’s tallest and fastest rollercoaster, hitting speeds of over 80mph. The Swarm, always a highlight, set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland with flame effects, smoke and upturned vehicles, you'll be dangled over the landscape and whisked around at 60mph with plenty of loops and drops. 

Saw, a horror-themed coaster with a brutal vertical drop, not for the faint-hearted. Tidal Wave, one of Europe's tallest water rides with every run producing an 85ft wave – just be prepared to get drenched. Don't forget Nemesis and it's 750m of twisted track and Colossus the UK’s only quadruple barrel roll coaster.

Not forgetting the little ones there's Mr Monkey's Banana Ride, High Striker, a very bouncy ride, cult-classic Flying Fish, Amity Beach and the fantastic Playground where kids can enjoy all kinds of epic obstacles from accessible friendly trampolines to spinning turntables, slides and more!

Thorpe Park height restrictions

Thorpe Park has specific height restrictions for each ride, with minimum heights ranging from 90cm to 140cm.

Food and drink at Thorpe Park

There are many places to buy food and drink at Thorpe Park, including kiosks, cafes and restaurants. You can also bring your own food and drinks into the Park. Picnics are allowed and there are also water fountains for refilling water bottles.

Booking tickets at Thorpe Park

The price of Thorpe Park tickets depends on when you book and the dates you attend.

If you book online and in advance, Thorpe Park tickets start at £29 for off-peak times, although in the summer months this rises to £33. For weekends and peak times, tickets start at £37. On the day, prices start at a whopping £66!

How can you jump the queue at Thorpe Park?

Fastrack Bundles

• Thrill Fastrack (From £20 per person)
  Includes one Fastrack entry to a selection of thrill rides.
• Coasters Fastrack (From £35 per person)
  Includes one Fastrack entry to the park’s biggest coasters, like Colossus, Nemesis Inferno, Stealth, SAW – The Ride, and The Swarm.
• Hydration Fastrack (From £10 per person)
  Includes one Fastrack entry to water rides like Tidal Wave, Storm Surge, and Rumba Rapids.

Unlimited Fastrack Options

• Ultimate Fastrack (From £125 per person)
  Gives you unlimited Fastrack access to 18 rides (excludes Hyperia).
• Ultimate+ Fastrack (From £175 per person)
  Includes unlimited Fastrack access to all rides in the park—including the brand-new Hyperia.

Thorpe Park Opening Times

Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am - 6pm

Fright Nights - the park stays open late—until 9pm—with scare mazes, themed shows, and the chance to ride coasters in the dark.

Thorpe Park usually closes for the season in early November, right after Fright Nights wrap up. The park stays shut over winter for maintenance and reopens around late March. If you’re visiting toward the end of the season, check the official site for exact dates, as they can vary.

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