Paultons Park is a family amusement park located on a 140-acre site in the New Forest National Park near Ower in Hampshire, England. Originally part of the historic Paulton's Estate modelled by Capability Brown in the 18th century, the derelict land was bought by John and Anne Mancey in 1979. The park officially opened on 17 May 1983 as a country park and bird garden, eventually evolving into a major national theme park directed by Richard Mancey. Visitors travelling by rail can access the park via Totton station, situated 5.64 km away.
The park's layout features over 70 rides and attractions arranged into several immersive themed lands alongside beautiful themed gardens and animal exhibits. Major areas include the world-famous Peppa Pig World, the creature-focused Critter Creek, the dinosaur-themed Lost Kingdom, the Western-themed Tornado Springs, and the Viking-themed Valgard: Realm of the Vikings. Show Street offers a 1950 New Orleans theme, while natural features like the horseshoe-shaped Lake & Weir and Jungle Falls garden showcase around 80 species of animals and birds.
Paultons Park caters primarily to families and children, while continually expanding its coaster and thrill lineup for older visitors. Key highlights range from gentle track rides and character meet-and-greets to major roller coasters like Flight of Pterosaur, the Drakon inverting coaster, and the Ghostly Manor dark ride. With expansive bird aviaries, meerkat enclosures, and seasonal events like Santa's Wonderland, the park provides an ideal multi-attraction day out for visitors of all ages.
01 Signature rides & attractions
The park’s headline rides across its themed areas. Confirm heights and any single-rider lines on the day.
Compiled from Wikipedia · a full ride-by-ride list per themed area is on the way.
Park map
The free OpenStreetMap layer below shows the park and its surroundings — entrances, themed areas, car parks and access roads. Zoom in for detail; the official ride-by-ride park plan is linked below.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL, free). Official park maps are copyrighted — we link to them.
02 Tickets & prices
Ticket prices for Paultons Park change by date and season, and the park sells single-day, multi-day and annual passes — buying online in advance is almost always cheaper than at the gate, and popular dates can sell out. Check the official site for live pricing before you travel.
We deliberately don’t list prices that change daily — the ticket button leads to live, up-to-date pricing.
03 Getting there & parking
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Train | Nearest railway station is Totton, located 5.64 km away from the park. |
Getting there & parking · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · prices may change
04 Best time to visit & opening times
| Season | When | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Festive Season | Winter | Features the annual Santa's Wonderland event. |
Opening times vary by day · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · check before you travel
05 Themed areas
Each area has its own theming — architecture, food and rides. Half the fun is simply walking through.
Good to know
- Peppa Pig World features the largest Peppa Pig toy shop in the world.
- The park houses around 80 species of birds and animals across various enclosures and aviaries.
- Visitors can view Humboldt penguins at Penguin Pool during daily keeper feeding sessions.