Thorpe Park
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.
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:
£37
1-Day Child price:
£24
Ticket details:
Click here
Parking cost:
Free
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New Attractions:
The table below shows the latest confirmed and rumored opening dates for new attractions at Thorpe Park. This information is not guaranteed to be accurate - please contact the park for official details of attraction opening dates.
Upcoming Rehabs:
There are currently no attractions at Thorpe Park listed as undergoing refurbishment. Do you know of any ride rehabs that we're missing? If so - please contact us so that we can keep the list up-to-date.
There may be scheduled attraction closures we do not know about. Please contact the park for official details of attraction closure dates.
Top Special Offers
Top Tips:
There should never be a reason for you to pay full price at Alton Towers or Thorpe Park as there are always so many special offers around for these two parks. Look out for discounts in newspapers, or use Clubcard vouchers to obtain free entry. And don't forget to check TPT's Special Offer Watch!

