10 of the best UK theme parks

Step into an amazing world of Lego at Legoland Windsor Resort. This family friendly themed attraction park will ignite imaginations of children aged 2 to 12 years. With over 55 rides and attractions, including the infamous Lego City Driving School, there is something for all the family. If a day isn’t long enough for you to explore all this fun-filled park has to offer, there are plenty of local hotels in Windsor to choose from.

Gulliver’s World offers a fantastic selection of attractions, rides and shows at various locations across the UK. Designed for families, with children aged 2-13 years, Gulliver’s World is an ideal day out this summer. Children can enjoy a range of rides, and explore different zones, from the Splash Zone through to the Roller Zone! Even better, 50% of attractions are under cover so even the British rain won’t spoil your fun! 

Take your pick of location with affordable hotels available nearby each park in Cheshire, Derbyshire, Buckinghamshire and South Yorkshire.

Paultons Park is a great choice if you are visiting Hampshire. The theme park has over 70 family friendly rides and you will spoilt for choice with several themed worlds inside including Peppa Pig World, The Lost Kingdom, Little Africa, Critter Creek and Tornado Springs! With so much  to explore, you may want to make a weekend of it and if so, there are plenty of affordable family hotels nearby!

Celebrating 125 years this year, Blackpool’s infamous Pleasure Beach is certainly worth a visit. There are plenty of affordable hotels in Blackpool and you’re bound to enjoy endless fun at this famous attraction park. There is something for all the family at Pleasure Beach including family fun rides, Nickelodeon Land and plenty of thrill-seeking roller coasters full of twists and turns such as The Big Dipper and Icon.

Labelled as the UK’s most thrilling theme park, Thorpe Park in Surrey, is home to thrill rides, water rides and family attractions. If you are a thrill-seeker, this is definitely the one for you with adrenaline fuelled roller coaster rides such as Stealth, Saw - The Ride, Nemesis Inferno and more! Just a train ride away from London, this is a must-stop for visits to the capital this year and with plenty of cheap hotels to choose from, what are you waiting for?

Visit the oldest theme park in the United Kingdom this year in the picturesque Isle of Wight. The magical Blackgang Chine attraction park is packed with themed worlds to explore and spark children’s imaginations including the Underwater Kingdom, Fairyland, Pirate Cove and Cowboy Town. stunning sea views. Set on the cliff tops, this attraction park features stunning sea-views, not to be missed! To stay and explore all this island has to offer, explore these nearby hotels in the Isle of Wight.

Drayton Manor boasts fun family rides and thrilling rollercoasters, as well as a 15-acre zoo where children can meet animals from a variety of species and from all over the world. In addition, this park hosts a range of educational talks, workshops and activity days so children can learn more about animal habits, the science around rollercoasters and dinosaurs! Ideal for those staying in hotels nearby Staffordshire. 

Brighten your school holidays this year with a family stay in Brighton and visit the Brighton Palace Pier and beach. Alongside fairground favourite rides like the Dodgems and The Cup and Saucers, thrill seekers can make the most of adrenaline fuelled rides such as the Turbo Coaster and Booster! What’s more, you will find a variety of bars and restaurants along the seafront and there will be sandcastles a’plenty! Just don’t forget your bucket and spade!

Chessington World of Adventures is another great option if your family is keen to learn more about animals, whilst enjoying fun rides and attractions. Chessington Zoo is home to over 1,000 incredible animals including lions, penguins, monkeys and plenty of underwater creatures in its very own SEA LIFE centre.

The pre-historic themed Dino-Stone Park is the perfect day out for budding archeologists to explore exciting rides and learn as they embark on fun-filled fossil hunts! Part of Flamingo Land Resort, families can also make the most of wild rides and animals at this award winning zoo! If you’re making a staycation of your trip, be sure to check out some of the lovely North Yorkshire hotels available.