Lots of us love a good rollercoaster. The thrill-seeking excitement of being sent around a track at top speeds, huge heights and crazy angles. Many people travel around the entire world checking out the biggest and the best. However, you don’t even have to leave our wonderful shores to enjoy a great theme park. We’ve got them scattered up and down the country and they are all worth a good look. Where are the best theme parks in England? And how can you enjoy them for less? Let’s take a look.
Chessington World of Adventures
The first destination on our list of the best theme parks in England is Chessington World Of Adventures. Discover a great theme park, zoo and hotel complex just outside London, with fantastic rides to enjoy. There are rides for every member of the family like Croc Drop, Blue Barnacle, Vampire and Rattlesnake. Embark on a magical river journey with the Gruffalo River Ride Adventure. There are loads of places to eat onsite and seasonal events to enjoy on your visit.
Alton Towers
Alton Towers is perhaps one of the most popular and loved of the best theme parks in England. Set in over 500 acres of beautiful Staffordshire countryside, well known rides include Nemesis, The Smiler, Wicker Man and Oblivion. It’s the perfect place to enjoy family fun days and you can grab great priced tickets – keep your eyes out for 2 for 1 deals! There is even a hotel, spa and water park onsite so you can make a full weekend of it.
Lightwater Valley
Next on our list of the best theme parks in England is Lightwater Valley. Located in Yorkshire, just outside of Ripon, Lightwater Valley is a great theme park for the young and old. Enjoy Splash Falls, Flying Cutlass and many other attractions tailored for a family day with under 12’s in mind. Treetop Trails is a fun exploration for everyone!
Thorpe Park
Calling itself the UK’s most thrilling theme park, Thorpe Park is the perfect destination for a great day out. Make a splash on the Rumba Rapids, turn up the heat with Nemesis Inferno and be scared senseless on Saw The Ride. Be sure to take on the world’s first 10 loop rollercoaster, Colossus. Scream-tastic!
Legoland
Are you a Brickhead who loves building (!) your own fun? Then Legoland in Windsor is for you. They have wonderful rides including The Dragon and the DUPLO® Dino Coaster. Stay in the themed rooms in the on site hotels and make amazing family memories. You can book short breaks throughout the year, enjoy seasonal events and dive into everything Lego!
Drayton Manor
About 1.5 million people visit Drayton Manor in Staffordshire every year. There are over 100 rides and attractions as well as a 15 acre zoo! Make sure to take a ride on the Buffalo Coaster and the Jolly Buccaneer. It is also the home of Thomas Land, perfect for train enthusiasts of all ages! Perfect for school trips too.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool is well known for it’s iconic Tower, the Winter Gardens and of course, fish and chips. However it’s also got the impressive Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The amusement park has loads of rides and entertainment as well as being the home to the UK’s only Nickelodeon Land. The Big One is the best stop for thrill-seekers but be sure to check out Icon, Infusion and Revolution. Makes our head spin thinking about it!
As you can see, there are lots of contenders on the list of best theme parks in England and plenty we haven’t mentioned too. Be sure to take a look at Flamingo Land, Gulliver’s World and Crealy Theme Park. Which of the best theme parks in England will you visit first?
How to Enjoy Theme Parks for Less
A great way to save money on Theme Parks in by using your Tesco Clubcard vouchers. A £1 Tesco Clubcard voucher is worth a whopping £3 off tickets to many of these Theme Parks.
Have a read of our UK Breaks – How Tesco Clubcard can save you Money article.
You should NEVER have to pay full price for any Theme Park tickets. There are always deals and offers to be found, whether they are from buying Cereal, Chocolate and Crisps or using National Rail or Tesco vouchers.
For constantly updated UK Theme Park offers and deals, head over to this MoneySavingExpert Theme Park deals page
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