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Smarter theme park plans for every height milestone
Deep dives on park selection, ride eligibility, and family logistics written by the Theme Park Height Guide research team. New issues land whenever policies shift or we find a tactic worth sharing.
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Park Updates
Theme Park Updates: February 2026 — New Parks, Closures & Status Changes
Three new parks added to our directory, the UK's oldest roller coaster permanently closed, Flamingo Land returning after a full year away, Brean in financial difficulty, and confirmed heights for 2026's biggest new rides.
Park Updates
New Theme Park Rides for 2026: Height Requirements & Opening Dates
Every confirmed new ride opening in 2026 across UK, France, and UAE parks, with height requirements where announced. From Bluey at Alton Towers to World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris.
Planning Guide
Best French Theme Parks for Young Children — A Height Guide
We checked every ride at 30 French theme parks. Odet Loisirs has 46 rides with no restriction. Jardin d'Acclimatation has 32 under 100cm. Here's where to take small children in France.
Planning Guide
First Theme Park Visit — What Height Does Your Child Actually Need?
Planning your child's first theme park trip? We checked every ride at 38 UK parks to find the minimum height that makes each park worthwhile. Some work from 85cm, others need 120cm+.
Planning Guide
Your Child Hit 100cm — Here's Every Ride That Just Unlocked
Crossing 100cm is the biggest height milestone in UK theme parks. We counted exactly how many new rides open up at each park — LEGOLAND gains 11, Crealy gains 8, Chessington gains 7.
Planning Guide
Best Theme Parks Near London for Small Children
We ranked the theme parks within an hour of London by how many rides children under 100cm can actually enjoy. LEGOLAND leads with 21, Adventure Island has 15 with free entry.
Park Comparison
Alton Towers vs Thorpe Park — Which Is Better Under 120cm?
We compared every ride at both parks by height requirement. Alton Towers has 9 rides under 120cm including CBeebies Land. Thorpe Park has 11 but zero with no restriction.
Park Comparison
Peppa Pig World vs Thomas Land — Which Is Better for Your Toddler?
Peppa Pig World at Paultons Park has 8 rides (7 with no restriction). Thomas Land at Drayton Manor has 16+ rides. We compared both on rides, heights, prices, and what age suits each best.
Planning Guide
Best UK Theme Parks for Children Under 100cm
We checked every ride at 38 UK theme parks to find the best days out for under-100cm visitors. Paultons Park leads with 24 accessible rides, followed by Drayton Manor with 18.
Latest Articles
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Every UK Theme Park Ranked by Rides for Under 100cm
We ranked all 38 UK theme parks by how many rides children under 100cm can enjoy. Lightwater Valley leads with 33, Paultons Park has 30, and Crealy has 26.
22 January 2026 • 6 min read
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Just Under the Height Limit? What You Can Actually Do
Your child is 1-2cm short of a ride's height requirement. Here's what genuinely helps, what doesn't matter, and when to just wait for the next growth spurt.
14 January 2026 • 4 min read
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Theme Park Height Requirements Explained — With Adult vs Alone
Most theme park rides have two height thresholds: one with an adult, one alone. We explain how the system works, why it exists, and how to use it to get your child on more rides.
10 January 2026 • 6 min read
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