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Thorpe Park Reviews and Guide

Thorpe Park entrance

Key information

Location:
Chertsey, Surrey, England

Opening date:
31 May, 1979

Operator:
Merlin Entertainments Group

Official website:
Click here

Opening information:
Operates seasonally between March and November (March 18 - November 7 in 2010).
(See Calendar and Opening Hours)

1-Day Adult price:
£38

1-Day Child price:
£24

Ticket details:
Click here

Parking cost:
£2

One of the leading theme parks in the UK, Thorpe Park is focused almost exclusively on thrill rides. Its major rollercoasters include Colossus (the world's first rollercoaster to feature 10 inversions), Stealth (which accelerates from 0-80mph in 1.8 seconds) and SAW - The Ride (which includes the steepest free fall drop in the world). It is also home to a number of intense flat rides and an assortment of water rides, including the UK's tallest log flume (Loggers Leap).

History: Thorpe Park was first opened in 1979, on the site of a former gravel quarry which had been flooded by its owners to create an educational water park. Few links remain to this era besides the park's selection of water rides and its large lake. Instead, owners The Tussauds Group (taken over by Merlin Entertainsment Group in 2007) have opted to transform the park into a thrill-seeker's paradise. The park has seen major investment since 2002 with installation of 4 major rollercoasters, and the addition of several attractions moved from nearby Chessington World of Adventures (which is also owned by Merlin and now caters for families).

Further info: Don't miss our verdict on Thorpe Park's latest addition, in our review of the SAW Alive Horror Maze.

Top Rides and Shows:

Stealth
Your rating: None Average: 4.8 (30 votes)
1 review
SAW - The Ride
Your rating: None Average: 4.6 (44 votes)
1 review
Tidal Wave
Your rating: None Average: 4.4 (21 votes)
1 review
Nemesis Inferno
Your rating: None Average: 4.3 (29 votes)
2 reviews
Rush
Your rating: None Average: 4.2 (15 votes)
1 review

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Latest News:

In its latest marketing stunt, Thorpe Park has released a story claiming that test dummies on its new roller coaster, The Swarm, have lost limbs while traversing the ride's circuit.

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Thorpe Park has released an official video of The Swarm roller coaster undergoing a test run, ahead of its debut at the park on March 15, 2012.

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Thorpe Park has begun testing of its new roller coaster for 2012, The Swarm, with photos appearing online that show the ride's heavily-themed trains traversing its circuit.

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New attraction opening dates
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Refurbishment schedule
Check for any scheduled temporary ride closures at Thorpe Park.

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