The Surrey-based attraction is home to some of the country's best (and scariest) rollercoasters, from Colossus – with its infamous 10 loops – to Saw – based on the horror movie franchise – not to mention dozens of smaller rides that spin, swing and do just about everything to get your adrenaline going.
Plus, the theme park is still expanding. Just last year it built and opened the UK's tallest theme park Hyperia, and every Halloween its Fright Nights get bigger and more terrifying.
So below, I've deep dived into the pros and cons of the theme park, looking at everything from rides and queue times to food choices and parking. I've also given each section a rating and, just to be clear, this is from visiting the park many times across my childhood and adulthood.
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Thorpe Park in a nutshell
Location: Chertsey, Surrey Ticket price: £29 Opening times: 10am – 6pm (Monday to Friday/Sunday)/ 10am – 7pm (Saturday) Overall score: [star_rating_element star_rating_value="4" /]Jump to:
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What is parking like at Thorpe Park?
Thorpe Park has a huge car park with several overspill zones. So you never really have to worry about not finding a space, but you may end up having to walk quite far to get back to your car.
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What is public transport like to Thorpe Park?
You can also get the 446 bus which runs directly between Thorpe Park and Heathrow Terminal 4, Chertsey and Woking.
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Thorpe Park rides
What are the best rides at Thorpe Park?
There are so many high-octane rides to choose from at Thorpe Park so I can only go off personal favourites.
According to Queue Times, the average queue for Thorpe Park's biggest rides is between 40 and 80 minutes. The longest of this is Hyperia, with an average of 72 minutes, then Colossus, Saw, The Swarm and Nemesis all have an average of 30 to 45 minutes. Everything else seems to fall under 30 minutes.
What are the Thorpe Park height restrictions?
Thorpe Park has specific height restrictions for each ride, with minimum heights ranging from 90cm to 140cm.
How many kids' rides are there at Thorpe Park?
There are four rides specifically designed for "Little Thrills" plus the playground area and Amity Beach. You'll also find plenty of arcades and games for smaller kids to try dotted around the park.
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Thorpe Park food and drink
In terms of cuisine you've got fast food chains like Burger King and KFC, plus restaurants for hot dogs, fish and chips, pizza, kebabs, tacos and curries. There are also a ton of dessert places serving donuts, churros and Ben & Jerry's ice cream.
Are there good vegetarian/vegan-friendly options at Thorpe Park?
The Veggie Box is the only restaurant dedicated to vegetarian and vegan meals, providing wraps and salads with halloumi, falafel or onion bhaji, or the Spicy Bean Burger.
Not really. Thorpe Park's menu seems to be primarily made up of fast food so you might struggle to find anything too healthy.
Can I take in my own food and drink to Thorpe Park?
It's great that you can bring your own food in, but that doesn't get away from the fact that the food and drink choices seem to be quite limited. If you don't fancy chips, pizza or burgers, you're likely to struggle a bit.
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Thorpe Park prices and value for money
If you book online and in advance, Thorpe Park tickets start at £29 for off-peak times, although in the summer months this rises to £33. For weekends and peak times, tickets start at £37. If you rock up on the day, prices start at a whopping £66, so try not to do that!
How much are Thorpe Park Fast Track tickets?
You can also buy Fast Track tickets for specific rides on the day, but beware these are pretty expensive, starting at £15 for the big coasters.
Are there any Thorpe Park ticket deals?
Yes. Thorpe Park frequently runs discount codes throughout the year and schemes such as stay overnight and get the second day free. You can also save through external schemes like Tesco Clubcard, which allows you to double the cost of your vouchers. Plus, to save on an entire year of theme park access you can take a look at the Merlin Annual Pass, which starts at £99 for over 200 days' entry.
There's no getting away from the fact that theme park trips are expensive, but I would say Thorpe Park is a bit overpriced. Yes, you can save by booking in advance, but by the time you add parking/travelling costs it really gets pricey.
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How accessible is Thorpe Park?
"Our rides and attractions have a variety of restrictions which are put in place to ensure our guest’s safety. Each ride has their own set of restrictions which must be adhered to at all times, some of which are due to ride restraints, forces or sometimes due to additional requirements if the ride has stopped and guests are required to exit before reaching the station."
For those who find it difficult or cannot stand for long periods of time, the Park offers a Ride Access Pass that allows you to use specific entrances and queues for the ride. The Access Pass must be booked seven days in advance of your visit.
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