Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures and LEGOLAND Windsor Expecting to Reopen on 4th July

Monday, June 8, 2020 - 18:52

Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures and LEGOLAND Windsor, which are four of the UKs top theme parks and are all owned by Merlin Entertainments, have announced they are expecting to reopen on 4th July, 2020. Each park has put an announcement on their official website with Alton Towers stating that "in line with current Government guidance, we expect to be able to reopen on the 4th July. We can't wait to welcome you back!"

Although the 4th July date is now clearly in our minds as the date Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures and LEGOLAND Windsor along with a number of other UK theme parks will all reopen, it hasn't actually been confirmed yet. On the Alton Towers website it says they will confirm this date in the coming weeks.

This is, however, still extremely exciting news for all UK theme park fans who have been eagerly awaiting news of when their favourite theme park gates will be reopening, or should I say opening for the 2020 season.

In a world where COVID-19 is still present, we all now understand that any theme park visit we make will certainly not be like one we have experienced before, which can be seen by reading guidelines to be followed when Alton Towers reopens.

The Smiler, Alton Towers — Image: Theme Park Tourist

Information You Need To Know

There is so much information that you will need to know if you are thinking of heading to any of these theme parks during the 2020 season, including all the latest health and safety guidelines and protocols you will be expected to follow, ticket reservation procedures, when and how you can book etc. Below is a list of the latest proposed reopening dates of theme parks across the UK with links to their official websites so you can find all the necessary and important information you will need to plan, book and make the best of your theme park trip:

Latest UK Theme Park Reopening Information

Alton Towers - set to reopen 4th July, for all the latest on new Health and Safety Guidelines and how to book and reserve tickets visit the official website.
Thorpe Park - set to reopen 4th July, for all the latest on new Health and Safety Guidelines and how to book and reserve tickets visit the official website.
Chessington World of Adventures - set to reopen 4th July, for all the latest on new Health and Safety Guidelines and how to book and reserve tickets visit the official site.
LEGOLAND Windsor - set to reopen 4th July, for all the latest on new Health and Safety Guidelines and how to book and reserve tickets visit the official site.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach - set to reopen 4th July, for all the latest on new Health and Safety Guidelines and how to book and reserve tickets visit the official site.
Drayton Manor - no reopening date as of yet, for further informaton visit the official site.
Flamingo Land - no reopening date as of yet, for further information visit the official site.
Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach - no reopening date as of yet, for further information visit the official site.
Lightwater Valley - no reopening date as of yet, for further information visit the official site.
Paultons Park - no reopening date as of yet, for further information visit the official site.
Pleasurewood Hills - no reopening date as of yet, for further information visit the official site.

The Swarm, Thorpe Park — Image: Theme Park Tourist

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