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 25 August 2026. Always confirm critical restrictions with the park on the day of your visit.
Quick Stats
- Total Rides:
- 25
- No Restrictions:
- 3
- Adult Price:
- £32
- Child Price:
- £32
- Parking:
- £12
- Updated:
- 25 August 2026
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🎪 Amity Beach Beach area - all children under 16 must be accompanied at all times, including in the water. | Play Area | No height limit | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Big Easy Bumpers Classic bumper car ride that guarantees laughter for the whole family. 110cm minimum; children between 110cm-130cm must be accompanied by an adult. | Family | From 110cm with an adult From 130cm on their own | Low |
🎢 Colossus World's first rollercoaster with ten full loops. A legendary record-breaking coaster. Maximum height 196cm. | Coaster | From 140cm on their own Maximum 196cm | Extreme |
💧 Depth Charge Racing four-lane water slides — compete against friends on parallel slides. 90cm minimum; children under 120cm must be accompanied by an adult. | Water | From 90cm with an adult From 120cm on their own | Medium |
⚡ Detonator 100ft drop tower plunging 50mph towards Earth. Pure adrenaline rush. | Thrill | From 130cm on their own | Extreme |
👨👩👧 Dobble Tea Party Spinning teacup ride themed to the card game Dobble. 1.1m minimum, no accompanied tier published. | Family | From 110cm on their own | Low |
🎢 Flying Fish Family-friendly rollercoaster perfect for younger riders and first-timers. 90cm minimum; children under 110cm must be accompanied by an adult. | Coaster | From 90cm with an adult From 110cm on their own | Low |
👻 Ghost Train Dark and immersive horror ride combining special effects, live actors, and gripping storytelling. | Dark Ride | From 130cm on their own | High |
👨👩👧 High Striker Gentle bouncy ride designed specifically for younger children. 90cm minimum; children under 110cm must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum height 130cm. | Family | From 90cm with an adult From 110cm on their own | Low |
🎢 Hyperia UK's tallest and fastest rollercoaster at 236 feet high with speeds reaching 81mph. Opened May 2024. | Coaster | From 130cm on their own | Extreme |
👨👩👧 Mr Monkey's Banana Ride Swinging pirate ship ride suitable for families. 90cm minimum; children under 120cm must be accompanied by an adult. | Family | From 90cm with an adult From 120cm on their own | Low |
🎢 Nemesis Inferno Inverted coaster spinning, diving, and swooping 750 meters of twisted steel track at 50mph. | Coaster | From 140cm on their own | Extreme |
⚡ Quantum Magic carpet thrill ride in the Lost City area. 120cm minimum. | Thrill | From 120cm on their own | Medium |
⚡ Rush Giant swing ride launching riders 75ft into the air at 50mph. | Thrill | From 130cm on their own | High |
⚡ Samurai Lifts 60 feet in the air spinning 360 degrees in every direction, reaching up to 5G forces. | Thrill | From 140cm on their own | Extreme |
🎢 SAW - The Ride World's first horror movie themed rollercoaster with a beyond-vertical 100-degree drop. 140cm minimum. | Coaster | From 140cm on their own | Extreme |
🎢 Stealth UK's fastest launch coaster — 0 to 80mph in under 2 seconds, standing 205ft tall. Maximum height 196cm. | Coaster | From 140cm on their own Maximum 196cm | Extreme |
💧 Storm Surge 64ft spinning raft-style water ride with drops and splashes. 110cm minimum; children under 120cm must be accompanied by an adult. | Water | From 110cm with an adult From 120cm on their own | Medium |
🎭 Sunset Cinema 4D movie experience featuring Ready Player One with motion seats and special effects. No height restriction. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. | Show | No height limit | Gentle |
🎪 The Playground Play area for ages 12 and under. | Play Area | No height limit | Gentle |
🎢 The Swarm 127ft tall inverted wing coaster flying through a dramatic crash scene at nearly 60mph. Maximum height 196cm. | Coaster | From 140cm on their own Maximum 195cm | Extreme |
👻 The Walking Dead: The Ride Indoor rollercoaster themed to the hit TV show with zombies and special effects. 140cm minimum. | Dark Ride | From 140cm on their own | High |
💧 Tidal Wave One of Europe's tallest water rides with an 85ft plunge. Get absolutely soaked! 120cm minimum. | Water | From 120cm on their own | High |
⚡ Vortex Giant spinning ride rotating 15 times per minute. 140cm minimum. | Thrill | From 140cm on their own | High |
⚡ Zodiac Gravity-defying spinning ride that rotates in multiple directions. 110cm minimum; children under 140cm must be accompanied by an adult. | Thrill | From 110cm with an adult From 140cm on their own | Medium |
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Thorpe Park Height Guide
> 2026 Updates: Amity Beach waterpark has permanently closed after 35 years; the area has been converted into "The Launchpad" rest area. Rumba Rapids status uncertain for 2026 — pumps removed and boats missing during closed season, but still listed on the official website. King Pig's Wild Hog Dodgems has been rethemed to Big Easy Bumpers.
Thorpe Park is the UK's ultimate thrill destination, best suited for older children (140cm+), 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.
Height Strategy
Height Breakdown
Family options for younger visitors (all require adult accompaniment):
No Height Restriction (1 Attraction)
- Sunset Cinema (4D movie experience — under 12 with adult)
90cm Minimum (4 Rides)
- Flying Fish (90cm with adult / 110cm alone)
- Mr Monkey's Banana Ride (90cm with adult / 120cm alone)
- Depth Charge (90cm with adult / 120cm alone)
- High Striker (90cm with adult / 110cm alone, max 130cm)
110cm Minimum (5 Rides)
- Storm Surge (110cm with adult / 120cm alone)
- Zodiac (110cm with adult / 140cm alone)
- Dobble Tea Party (110cm with adult / 130cm alone)
- Big Easy Bumpers (110cm with adult / 130cm alone)
- Rumba Rapids (110cm with adult / 130cm alone)
120cm Minimum (2 Rides)
- Tidal Wave (120cm — prepare to get soaked!)
- Quantum (120cm)
130cm Minimum (4 Rides)
- Hyperia (130cm) — UK's tallest and fastest!
- Ghost Train (130cm)
- Detonator (130cm)
- Rush (130cm)
140cm Minimum (8 Rides)
Where Thorpe Park excels:
- Stealth (140cm, max 196cm) — UK's fastest launch coaster!
- The Swarm (140cm, max 195cm)
- SAW - The Ride (140cm)
- Colossus (140cm, max 196cm) — ten inversions
- Nemesis Inferno (140cm)
- The Walking Dead: The Ride (140cm)
- Samurai (140cm)
- Vortex (140cm)
Planning Tips
Best For
- Teenagers (13-17): Absolutely perfect
- Adults (18+): Excellent thrill rides
- Families with older kids (140cm+): Full park access
- Families with young children: Limited options — only 5 rides accessible under 110cm, 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
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
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Getting There
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Age Recommendations
- Under 8 years: Not ideal — very limited rides
- 8-12 years (110-140cm): Some options with adult accompaniment, but 8 major rides require 140cm
- 12+ years (140cm+): Full park access to all 24 attractions
- 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
Where this data comes from
Height requirements for Thorpe Park were read from the park's own published ride information and last checked on 25 August 2026. Parks can change restrictions without notice, so confirm anything your day depends on before you travel.
