Themed Attractions & Parks

There are lots of theme and adventure parks in the UK, these range from the small and quirky to the large internationally known ones to the ones that are in between! Many of the UK’s theme parks are award-winning and even offer discounted rates for return visitors meaning that you can enjoy the rides and the excitement time and time again.

Fun for the whole family

For anyone looking for something to do with the whole family, theme and adventure parks are a good choice, particularly outside of term time, as many of the UK’s top parks offer special rates and additional attractions during the holidays, so you can be sure of even more fun during Easter, Summer and at Christmas time. For anyone who wants to avoid the crowds and queues of the holidays, you can head to these parks during term time and enjoy a calmer day out! Many of the UK’s parks offer additional facilities for those with accessibilities needs including policies on skipping queues, additional entry points and rides that are wheelchair friendly.

Theme Parks and Adventure Parks are perfect for a family day out. All of them provide a range of activities designed to entertain, whatever your age. Some are marketed to young children, while others are more suited to adults or families with older children. Each have their own individual rides, some more intense than others, but all of them have rides and attractions that are suitable for all their guests. Some of these parks are designed around a theme, such as farmyard animal adventure parks, dinosaurs or space, while others have certain rides that are themed with animatronics and decorations to create a scary atmosphere or something more family friendly.

Many of the UK’s theme parks have dedicated areas including soft play and outdoor play areas, as well as gentle mini trains which are perfect for the smaller members of the family, those with sensitive stomachs or anyone who is working up to the larger rides, so there really is something for everyone.

The sites these parks are based on provide all the facilities you could need for a day trip and it’s quite easy to spend several hours there without needing to leave the site. Some of them even have hotels nearby or onsite for those of you who want to stay longer! You’ll find all of the sites, whether they are small parks or large ones, will have a choice of eateries, toilets and comfortable areas where you can sit and relax for a while.

Indoor and outdoor entertainment

We know the weather in Britain can be a bit predictable, the theme and adventure parks are well prepared for this, there are a number of them that have indoor attractions, so even if the weather is bad, you’ll still have lots to do, while others are happy to reissue tickets for another time if bad weather means that rides or attractions can’t be safely used. The bad weather policy will be available when you book your tickets, so make sure to check it to see what is available in the event of rain or strong winds.

In recent years, the UK’s theme and adventure parks have made great efforts to make their sites as accessible as possible, there are many rides that are suitable for all ages, abilities and mobilities, plus many of the parks offer passes that mean you don’t have to queue for ages as well as accessible bathrooms. Some even have rides that are suitable to bring wheelchairs and mobility aids with you, just check with the park when booking.

Whatever kind of adventure park you’re into, you’ll have a really great day out at one of Britain’s many parks and resorts.

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Crealy Theme Park & Resort

Crealy Theme Park & Resort is the South West’s number one family value day out. The multi…

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Crealy Theme Park & Resort

Address

Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DR

Telephone
01395 233200

fun@crealy.co.uk

Exeter

Crealy Theme Park & Resort is the South West’s number one family value day out.
The multi award-winning family attraction is located just minutes from junction 30 of the M5 near Exeter and has over 60 indoor and outdoor rides and attractions…

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Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Address

Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, Dorset, BH166EU

Telephone
01202 622 022

shop@farmerpalmers.co.uk

Poole

There's a FARM-FUL of family fun at Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

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Sandcastle Waterpark

Address

South Beach, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1BB

Telephone
01253 340745

info@sandcastle-waterpark.co.uk

Blackpool

Sandcastle Waterpark is the UK’s largest Indoor Waterpark with more than 18 fantastic slides and attractions including Master Blaster, the longest Indoor Roller Coaster waterslide in the world. There’s something for all the family including…

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Paultons Park

Address

Ower, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6AL

Telephone
02380 814442

Enquiries@paultons.co.uk

Romsey

Paultons Park is the UK’s number one family theme park with over 70 exciting rides and attractions to enjoy.

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Pleasure Beach

Address

South Beach Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3EH

Telephone
01493 844585

admin@pleasure-beach.co.uk

Great Yarmouth

The Pleasure Beach in Great Yarmouth is home to the famous wooden Scenic Rollercoaster, Log flume and much more. Height restrictions are in force on some rides.

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The Royal Gunpowder Mills

Address

Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1JY

Telephone
01992 707370

info@royalgunpowdermills.com

Waltham Abbey

The Royal Gunpowder Mills combines science, history and nature in a great day out that's fun for all the family.

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Merrivale Model Village

Address

Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3JG

Telephone
01493 842097

francisben1961@outlook.com

Great Yarmouth

Merrivale Model Village Great Yarmouth. Step into our miniature world of town and countryside, sitting in an acre of landscaped gardens with lake, streams & garden railway.

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Maharajahs Well

Address

Stoke Row, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 5QR

Telephone
+44 01491 680558

Henley-on-Thames

A 25ft-high iron and gilt, Indian temple-style well with winding gear. Built in 1863 with gardens and orchard park, and warden's cottage (not open to public).

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Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway

Address

Lakeside Country Park, Wide Lane, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5PE

Telephone
+44 023 8061 2020

elr@steamtrain.co.uk

Eastleigh

Steam-hauled miniature passenger railway (over 1.25 miles ride). Picnic area, model boating, fishing and canoeing lakes on same site. Other locomotives on occasions.

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GWR Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway

Address

The Railway Station, Toddington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5DT

Telephone
+44 01242 621405

enquiries@gwsr.com

Cheltenham

The GWSR is a volunteer run steam and diesel heritage railway in the English Cotswolds.

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Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm

Address

Amesbury Road, Cholderton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0EW

Telephone
01980 629438

choldertonrbf@aol.com

Salisbury

Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm AKA Cholderton Charlie's is a Rare Breed Survival Trust (RBST) registered Rare Breeds Farm, and is part of the Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm Park experience. Offering a fantastic-value, fun filled family day out, suitable…

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Clarence Pier Amusement Park

Address

Clarence Pier Amusement Park, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3AA

Telephone
+44 023 9282 0132

info@clarencepier.co.uk

Southsea

Clarence Pier Southsea is one of the largest amusement parks on the south coast and boasts all manner of amusements, rides and activities for the whole family.

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Southsea Model Village

Address

Southsea Model Village, Lumps Fort, Eastney Esplanade, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 9RU

Telephone
07825 55 82 31

willywilson74@gmail.com

Eastney Esplanade, Portsmouth

Marvel at the 1/12th scale Southsea Model Village, which features forty miniature buildings, houses, forts and castles, as well as a `G' scale garden railway.

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Lappa Valley Steam Railway

Address

St Newlyn East, Cornwall, TR8 5LX

Telephone
+44 01872 510317

info@lappavalley.co.uk

Lappa Valley Steam Railway is a great day out for the whole family. With lots of fun activities to entertain the children as well as the three different railways to explore. All attractions are included in the price of one ticket!

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Kent & East Sussex Railway

Address

Tenterden Town Station, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HE

Telephone
+44 01580 765155

enquiries@kesr.org.uk

Tenterden

Images of this picturesque line weaveing between Tenterden and Bodiam. England's finest rural light railway enables visitors to experience travel & service from a bygone age aboard beautifully restored Victorian coaches and locomotives.

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Godshill Model Village

Address

High Street, GODSHILL, Isle of Wight, PO38 3HH

Telephone
(01983) 840270

info@modelvillagegodshill.co.uk

GODSHILL

This beautiful Model Village is set in nearly two acres of gorgeous landscaped gardens, a real retro find. A quintessentially English visitor attraction! Something for the gardeners and dreamers amongst us.

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Combley Roman Villa & Modern Times at Robin Hill

Address

Downend Road, NEWPORT, Isle Of Wight, PO30 2NU

Telephone
+44 (0)1983 527352

info@robin-hill.com

NEWPORT

ROMAN ERA - COMBLEY ROMAN VILLA: The mysteries of our buried roman villa are revealed in this historical exhibition barn at Robin Hill. Combley Roman Villa is a buried farmstead that was originally built after the Roman invasion of Britain in 43AD.…

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Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Address

Summer Lane, Exbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1AZ

Telephone
023 8089 1203

info@exbury.co.uk

Southampton

Now more than 100 years old, Exbury Gardens is a spectacular collection of woodland, herbaceous, contemporary, formal and wildflower gardens. At over 200 acres, these impressive gardens (created and managed by the Rothschild family) border the…

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Swindon and Cricklade Railway

Address

Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane, Blunsdon, Wiltshire, SN25 2DA

Telephone
01793 771615

SCR@GMX.co.uk

Blunsdon

Collection of locomotives, rolling stock including steam engines and diesel engines. Locomotive shed with engines under restoration. Train rides on open days and special events. Easter Egg, Halloween & Santa Specials and Wartime Weekend.

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STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway

Address

Fire Fly Avenue, Off Kemble Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2EY

Telephone
01793 466637 / 466626/466646

adminsteam@swindon.gov.uk

Swindon

Get up close to magnificent locomotives, be a signalman in the GWR interactive Signal Box and drive the steam train simulator as you travel through STEAM’s story-telling displays!
STEAM tells the story of the men and women who built, operated and…

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