A Guide to Theme Parks in South East England

th East England is home to a number of excitingenjoy the high wire adventure, if you want
theme parks which cater for all the family. Here isfriends or family to watch you from the forest
a breakdown of what the top eight have to offer.floor they can do so for free. A parent or
Thorpe Parkresponsible adult must accompany the under 18s
Based in Surrey, this theme park offers a varietyaround the course. Instructors are on hand at
of rides and prides itself on catering for everyoneeach obstacle for safety reasons.
from adrenaline junkies to families with veryHarbour Park
young children. Open mid March to the end ofThis quaint theme park is situated next to a
October, prices are cheaper if you buy online.working harbour on the bank of the River Arun in
Children who are shorter than one meter get inLittlehampton, West Sussex. Don t expect huge
free. Prices are more expensive if you buy themroller coasters, but there are indoor and outdoor
at the gates or on the day you attend.rides so whatever the weather, families should
Chessington World of Adventureshave fun here. Favorites include an arcade and
Named after the Surrey town it s based in, thegaming area, a water chute, and the bumper cars.
traditional roller coasters aren t the only attractionIt s free to get into the park, but once inside you
on offer here. The park also contains a sea lifemust buy tokens to go on each ride one token
Center and a zoo. When guests tire of the rides,costs 50p, and rides cost three to five tokens
they can spend the rest of the day viewingeach.
stingrays, sharks, gorillas, lions and tigers. AlthoughDiggerland
Chessington World of Adventures closes for theThis Kent theme park is one of the UK s quirkier
winter, the animal attractions are still open at theattractions, and it s ideal for kids obsessed with
weekends from January to March, and the pricesbuilding site machinery. There are rides designed
are cheaper because they don t include access tolike mechanical diggers, and guests even have the
the rides. There is no difference between onlineopportunity to operate a full size diggers, dumpers
tickets and those purchased at the gates. Pricesand construction machinery themselves.
are more expensive when the entire site is open,Paultons Park
because the ticket includes access to the animalEven the biggest rides at this Hampshire theme
attractions as well as all the rides.park are family friendly and children aged six and
LEGOLANDover are allowed on the Edge roller coaster as
The theme of this amusement park is the colorfullong as they are accompanied by an adult. There
building brick toys so beloved by children acrossare also smaller rides for children and some animal
the world. Rides, building workshops, liveattractions, such as penguins, birds of prey,
entertainment and go karting are all given themeerkats and wallabies. The park is open every
Lego treatment at the park in Windsor, Berkshire.Friday, Saturday and Sunday after March 26,
Although one of the newer theme parks in1010. Tickets are 50p cheaper if you buy them
England it was opened in 1996 it has quicklyonline and children under a meter get in absolutely
become one of the most visited attractions in thefree.
UK. LEGOLAND is closed for the winter but opensGulliver s Land
to the public on March 20, 2010. Prices are moreAimed at children aged between two and 12
expensive if you don t purchase them online.years old, this Milton Keynes theme park is based
Go Ape!on the story of Gulliver s travels to the miniature
Release your inner monkey! There are 22land of Lilliput. Rides include the log flume and ferris
locations of this unusual theme park, whichwheel and there are entertainment shows
features obstacle courses in forests, including onethroughout the day.
in Cranbrook, Kent. Guests must be over ten to