Thorpe Park
The UK's most thrilling theme park, perfect for teenagers and thrill-seekers with world-class roller coasters and water rides.
Data last verified on 15 January 2025. Always confirm critical restrictions with the park on the day of your visit.
Quick Stats
- Total Rides:
- 24
- No Restrictions:
- 0
- Adult Price:
- £58
- Child Price:
- £48
- Parking:
- £10
- Updated:
- 15 January 2025
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👨👩👧 Big Easy Bumpers Traditional dodgems/bumper cars for all the family. | Family | 👥90cm 👤110cm alone | Low |
🎢 Colossus World's first rollercoaster with ten full loops. A legendary record-breaking coaster. | Coaster | 👤140cm alone ↑Max 196cm | Extreme |
💧 Depth Charge Racing super slides - compete against friends on parallel water slides. | Water | 👤110cm alone | Medium |
⬇️ Detonator 100ft drop tower plunging 50mph towards Earth. Pure adrenaline rush. | Drop Tower | 👤130cm alone | Extreme |
👨👩👧 Dobble Tea Party Classic spinning teacup ride - gentle fun for all ages. | Family | 👥90cm | Low |
🎢 Flying Fish Family-friendly rollercoaster perfect for younger riders and first-timers. | Coaster | 👤90cm alone | Low |
👻 Ghost Train Dark and immersive horror ride combining special effects, live actors, and gripping storytelling. | Dark Ride | 👤130cm alone | High |
👨👩👧 High Striker Gentle bouncy ride designed specifically for younger children. | Family | 👤90cm alone ↑Max 130cm | Low |
🎢 Hyperia UK's tallest and fastest rollercoaster at 236 feet high with speeds reaching 81mph. Opened May 2024. | Coaster | 👤130cm alone | Extreme |
👨👩👧 King Pig's Wild Hog Dodgems Angry Birds themed dodgems in an indoor arena. | Family | 👥90cm 👤110cm alone | Low |
👨👩👧 Mr Monkey's Banana Ride Traditional swinging pirate ship ride suitable for families. | Family | 👥90cm 👤110cm alone | Low |
🎢 Nemesis Inferno Inverted coaster spinning, diving, and swooping 750 meters of twisted steel track at 50mph. | Coaster | 👤140cm alone | Extreme |
⚡ Quantum Spinning thrill ride in the Lost City area. | Thrill | 👤130cm alone | Medium |
💧 Rumba Rapids Classic rapids ride - expect to get wet as you navigate rushing waters. | Water | 👥90cm 👤110cm alone | Medium |
⚡ Rush Swinging ride that launches riders high above the park. | Thrill | 👤130cm alone | High |
⚡ Samurai Lifts 60 feet in the air spinning 360 degrees in every direction, reaching up to 5G forces. | Thrill | 👤140cm alone | Extreme |
🎢 SAW - The Ride World's first horror movie themed rollercoaster with a beyond-vertical 100-degree drop. | Coaster | 👤130cm alone | Extreme |
🎢 Stealth UK's fastest launch coaster - 0 to 80mph in under 2 seconds, standing 205ft tall. | Coaster | 👤130cm alone | Extreme |
💧 Storm Surge Raft-style spinning water ride with drops and splashes. | Water | 👤110cm alone | Medium |
🎢 The Swarm 127ft tall inverted wing coaster flying through a dramatic crash scene with planes and helicopters. | Coaster | 👤140cm alone | Extreme |
👻 The Walking Dead: The Ride Indoor rollercoaster themed to the hit TV show with zombies and special effects. | Dark Ride | 👤130cm alone | High |
💧 Tidal Wave One of Europe's tallest water rides with an 85ft plunge. Get absolutely soaked! | Water | 👤110cm alone | High |
⚡ Vortex Giant pendulum ride swinging riders high into the air. | Thrill | 👤130cm alone | High |
⚡ Zodiac Gravity-defying spinning ride that rotates in multiple directions. | Thrill | 👤110cm alone | Medium |
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Thorpe Park Height Guide
Thorpe Park is the UK's ultimate thrill destination, best suited for older children (120cm+), teenagers, and adults. While it has fewer attractions for very young children compared to other parks, it offers an unbeatable collection of intense roller coasters and attractions.
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Important Note for Families
Thorpe Park is primarily designed for thrill-seekers aged 12+. If you have children under 120cm, consider Chessington World of Adventures or Legoland Windsor instead, which cater much better to younger families.
Thorpe Park is primarily designed for thrill-seekers aged 12+. If you have children under 120cm, consider Chessington World of Adventures or Legoland Windsor instead, which cater much better to younger families.
Height Strategy
Height Breakdown
Limited options for the littlest visitors:
No Height Restriction (4 Rides)
Limited options for the littlest visitors:
- Depth Charge (water slide - must be with adult)
- Zodiac
- Quantum
- Vortex
90-110cm (8 Rides)
Some family options:
- Flying Fish (90cm)
- Mr Monkey's Banana Ride (90cm)
- Dobble Tea Party (90cm)
- Rocky Express (100cm)
Thrill Rides (120cm+)
Where Thorpe Park excels:
- The Swarm (140cm)
- Stealth (130cm) - UK's fastest roller coaster!
- SAW - The Ride (130cm)
- Nemesis Inferno (130cm)
- Colossus (130cm)
- The Walking Dead: The Ride (130cm)
- Tidal Wave (120cm) - prepare to get soaked!
Planning Tips
Best For
- Teenagers (13-17): Absolutely perfect
- Adults (18+): Excellent thrill rides
- Families with older kids (120cm+): Great day out
- Families with young children: Limited options - consider other parks
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Unique Experiences
Water Rides
- Tidal Wave - Massive water drop, you WILL get drenched
- Storm Surge - Spinning rapids ride
- Bring waterproofs or buy a poncho (£5)
Scarefest Events
- Fright Nights (October) - Europe's premier Halloween event
- Multiple scare mazes (additional cost)
- Park transformed with themed areas
- Not suitable for young children
Planning Tips
Best Times to Visit
Quietest: Weekdays in May, June, and September Busiest: Saturdays, Fright Nights, school holidays Tip: The park often reaches capacity on busy days - book online!
Planning Tips
Top Tips for Visitors
- Reserve & Ride - Digital queue system, book your ride times via app
- Arrive early - Stealth and Hyperia have longest queues
- Fastrack - Essential on busy days (book in advance)
- Locker strategy - Rent a locker for bags (some rides don't allow loose items)
- Waterproofs - Bring them or buy a poncho for water rides
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Facilities
- Food courts - Multiple options but can be pricey
- Lockers - Available near major rides
- Photo points - Every major ride has on-ride photos
- First aid - Central location near entrance
On the Ground
Getting There
By Car: M25 Junction 11 or 13 (30 mins from Central London) By Train: Staines Station, then bus 950 (15 mins) Parking: £10-15 depending on season
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Age Recommendations
- Under 8 years: Not ideal - very limited rides
- 8-12 years (110-130cm): Some good options, but many rides inaccessible
- 12+ years (130cm+): Perfect! Full park access
- Adults: One of the best UK parks for adults
Planning Tips
Money-Saving Tips
- Book at least 7 days in advance online for 30-40% off
- Annual passes if you plan 2+ visits
- Bring packed lunch (picnic area outside security)
- Book Fastrack when booking tickets for discount