Twinlakes Park
Family theme park with 34 rides, farm animals, and all-inclusive water park. Perfect for young families with FREE entry for under 95cm. Over 100 acres in Leicestershire countryside.
Data last verified on 20 January 2025. Always confirm critical restrictions with the park on the day of your visit.
Quick Stats
- Total Rides:
- 34
- No Restrictions:
- 12
- Adult Price:
- £21
- Child Price:
- £15
- Parking:
- Free
- Updated:
- 20 January 2025
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Rides by Height Requirement
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Ride Name | Type | Height Requirement | Intensity | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Assault Course Outdoor physical challenge course. | interactive | No restriction | Gentle | 10:00 |
Buffalo Stampede Powered family coaster with twists and turns through the wild west. Opened 2007. | Coaster | 100cm alone | Medium | 2:00 |
Bumper Boats Bumper cars on water - splashy fun. | Water | 100cm alone | Gentle | 3:00 |
Captain Hook's Clockwork Wheel Junior Ferris wheel with pirate theme. Opened 2005. | Family | No restriction | Gentle | 3:00 |
Dizzy Dune Buggies Spinning buggy ride. | Family | 90cm alone | Gentle | 1:30 |
Dragon Falls Log Flume Classic log flume with big splash - perfect for summer days. Opened 2011. | Water | 90cm with adult 110cm alone | Medium | 3:00 |
Dragon Flight Perfect first ride for little adventurers. Bright, colourful dragons go round and up and down. | Family | 80cm alone Max 140cm | Gentle | 1:30 |
Falconry Centre Watch incredible birds of prey demonstrations. | animals | No restriction | Gentle | 10:00 |
Farm Animal Encounters Meet and interact with friendly farm animals. | animals | No restriction | Gentle | 10:00 |
Gladiators Galleon Massive swinging pirate ship with positive and negative G-forces. | Family | 100cm with adult 120cm alone | Medium | 1:30 |
Gladiators Giant Indoor Play Huge indoor soft play - over 130,000 sq ft of indoor entertainment. | Play Area | 90cm alone | Gentle | 10:00 |
Go-Karts Pedal go-karts around the track. | Family | 110cm alone | Low | 5:00 |
Icarus Sky Flyer Kite flyer ride soaring through the air. | Family | 110cm alone | Medium | 1:30 |
Iron Moose Express 15-minute miniature railway journey around the park and lakes. Opened 2008. | Family | No restriction | Gentle | 15:00 |
Jesters Revenge Spinning teacup ride. | Family | 90cm alone | Gentle | 1:30 |
Joust About Pony trek ride around medieval themed course. Opened 2008. | Family | 90cm alone | Gentle | 2:00 |
Jump Around Bouncing ride for younger children. | Family | 90cm alone | Gentle | 1:00 |
Mariners Merry-Go-Round Traditional carousel with horses. | Family | No restriction | Gentle | 2:00 |
Mercury's Mini Coaster Perfect first coaster with all the twists, turns and drops in kid-friendly format. | Coaster | 90cm with adult 120cm alone | Low | 1:15 |
Outdoor Adventure Play Large outdoor playground areas. | Play Area | No restriction | Gentle | 10:00 |
Pegasus Parade Roundabout carousel ride. Opened 2017. | Family | No restriction | Gentle | 2:00 |
Pilgrim Pedallers Cycle monorail ride around the park. Pedal power adventure. Opened 2020. | Family | 100cm alone | Low | 2:00 |
Pirate Ship Junior swinging pirate ship. | Family | 90cm alone | Gentle | 1:30 |
Rum Runner Spinning coaster with spins and twists through the turns. Family-friendly thrills. Opened 2018. | Coaster | 95cm with adult 120cm alone | Medium | 1:30 |
Shark Bite Junior drop tower for younger thrill-seekers. | Family | 90cm alone | Low | 1:00 |
Spinning Barrels Junior teacups in barrel theme. | Family | 90cm alone | Gentle | 1:30 |
Spinning Spiders Junior chair-o-plane ride with spider theme. | Family | 90cm alone | Gentle | 1:30 |
Splash Zone Water Park All-inclusive water park with slides - no height restrictions. | Water | No restriction | Gentle | 10:00 |
Sunken Bonny's Water Barrel Ride Gentle boat ride on water barrels. Opened 2008. | Water | No restriction | Gentle | 2:00 |
Taxi Key Lago Junior railway ride. Opened 2017. | Family | No restriction | Gentle | 2:00 |
The Excalibur Park's tallest swing ride with panoramic views and intense thrills. | Thrill | 120cm with adult 130cm alone | High | 2:00 |
The Labyrinth Maze Navigate through the challenging maze. | interactive | No restriction | Gentle | 10:00 |
Toboggan Slide Slide down the hill on toboggan mats. | Family | 90cm alone | Gentle | 1:00 |
Trauma Tower Junior drop tower for building confidence. Opened 2003. | Family | 100cm alone | Medium | 1:00 |
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Twinlakes Park Height Guide
Twinlakes Park is a family-focused theme park spread over 100 acres in the Leicestershire countryside. With 34 rides, farm animals, and an all-inclusive water park, it's perfect for young families. Children under 95cm enter FREE, making it budget-friendly for families with toddlers.
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Park Highlights
Toddlers and young children under 95cm height get completely free entry.
Free for Under 95cm
Toddlers and young children under 95cm height get completely free entry.
12 No-Restriction Rides
Everyone can enjoy together - trains, carousels, water park, farm animals, and more.
All-Inclusive Water Park
Splash Zone water park included with entry - no additional charge.
Farm Animals & Falconry
Meet friendly farm animals and watch birds of prey demonstrations.
Height Strategy
Height Breakdown
Perfect for all ages:
No Height Restriction (12 Rides)
Perfect for all ages:
- Iron Moose Express (15-minute train journey)
- Mariners Merry-Go-Round carousel
- Splash Zone Water Park
- Farm Animal Encounters
- Falconry Centre
- Multiple outdoor play areas
- Labyrinth Maze
- And more!
80cm+ (1 Ride)
First rides for little ones:
- Dragon Flight (80cm - 140cm max) - perfect first ride
90cm+ (13 Rides)
Growing confidence:
- Mercury's Mini Coaster (90cm-120cm must be with adult)
- Rum Runner (95cm-120cm must be with adult)
- Dragon Falls Log Flume (90cm-110cm must be with adult)
- Many spinning rides and junior attractions
- Toboggan Slide
100cm+ (5 Rides)
More adventures:
- Buffalo Stampede coaster (100cm)
- Gladiators Galleon pirate ship (100cm-120cm must be with adult)
- Trauma Tower drop ride (100cm)
- Bumper Boats (100cm)
- Pilgrim Pedallers cycle monorail (100cm)
110cm+ (2 Rides)
Getting taller:
- Icarus Sky Flyer (110cm)
- Go-Karts (110cm)
120cm+ (1 Ride)
Park's biggest thrill:
- The Excalibur (120cm-130cm must be with adult) - tallest swing ride
Planning Tips
Best For
- Toddlers (under 95cm): EXCELLENT - FREE entry, 13+ rides accessible
- Young Children (95-110cm): Perfect! Park designed for this age
- Older Children (110-130cm): Great variety including coasters and thrills
- Families: Excellent value with something for everyone
Ride Highlights
Featured Attractions
Powered family coaster with twists and turns through wild west theme. 100cm minimum. Opened 2007.
Buffalo Stampede
Powered family coaster with twists and turns through wild west theme. 100cm minimum. Opened 2007.
Rum Runner (New 2018)
Spinning roller coaster with family-friendly thrills. 95cm with adult, 120cm alone.
The Excalibur
Park's tallest and most thrilling swing ride with panoramic views. 120cm minimum (under 130cm with adult).
Dragon Falls Log Flume
Classic log flume perfect for summer days. 90cm with adult, 110cm alone. Opened 2011.
Splash Zone Water Park
All-inclusive water park with slides - no height restrictions! Included with entry.
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Themed Areas
Pirate-themed area with Rum Runner coaster and Gladiators Galleon.
Buccaneers Island
Pirate-themed area with Rum Runner coaster and Gladiators Galleon.
Labyrinth Venture
Mercury Mini Coaster, Icarus Sky Flyer, and the challenging Labyrinth Maze.
Farm Area
Animal encounters and falconry centre included with entry.
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Pricing System
Variable pricing by date:
- Adults/Children 108cm+: From £21 (save 25% online)
- Children 95-108cm: From £15 (save 25% online)
- Under 95cm: FREE
- No family tickets - priced per person
- Annual passes available - unlimited visits
Planning Tips
Top Tips for Visitors
- FREE for under 95cm - Excellent value for families with toddlers
- Book online - Save 25% vs gate prices
- All-inclusive water park - Bring swimwear!
- 15-minute train ride - Great way to see the park
- 130,000 sq ft indoor play - Perfect for rainy days
Planning Tips
Best Times to Visit
Quietest: Weekdays in term time, especially off-peak (blue) dates Busiest: School holidays, weekends in peak season Best value: Off-peak dates online - significant discounts
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Facilities
- Multiple food outlets - Family menus available
- FREE parking - All-day parking at no extra cost
- Farm animals - Included with entry
- Falconry displays - Daily demonstrations
- Baby care - Good facilities throughout
- Indoor soft play - 130,000+ sq ft Gladiators Giant Indoor Play (90cm min)
- Picnic areas - Throughout the 100-acre park
On the Ground
Getting There
By Car: M1 Junction 23 or A1 via Grantham, then A606 to Melton Mowbray (FREE parking) By Train: Melton Mowbray Station, then taxi (5 miles) From Leicester: 30 minutes by car From Nottingham: 30 minutes by car
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Age Recommendations
- Under 3 years (under 95cm): EXCELLENT - FREE entry, 13+ accessible rides
- 3-6 years (95-110cm): Perfect age! Coasters, log flume, loads of rides
- 6-10 years (110cm+): Great variety including all major attractions
- 10+ years: Good selection, though may want bigger thrills as teenagers
Planning Tips
Money-Saving Tips
- Under 95cm FREE - Huge saving for toddler families
- Book online - Always 25% cheaper than gate
- Annual pass - Great value for locals (Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire families)
- Free parking - No hidden costs
- All-inclusive - Water park, farm, falconry included
- Off-peak dates - Cheapest tickets on blue calendar dates
Height Strategy
Important Restrictions
Groups Policy: Groups must include at least one child (up to age 14) and one adult (18+). Groups with no children not permitted.
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Special Features
Plenty of space to explore, picnic, and relax between rides.
Over 100 Acres
Plenty of space to explore, picnic, and relax between rides.
Farm & Falconry Included
Unlike many parks, animal experiences are included with entry - no extra charges.
Indoor Entertainment
130,000+ sq ft of indoor play means fun in all weathers.
Historic Railway
15-minute journey on the Iron Moose Express around the park and lakes.