Located in Surrey, England, between Chertsey and Staines-upon-Thames, Thorpe Park sits 20 miles west-southwest of Central London. Originally opening in 1979 as a leisure park on flooded gravel pits, the site was redeveloped in the 1980s into a major UK theme park. Now operated by Merlin Entertainments on a 400-acre site, the park attracts millions of visitors. Its unique water-filled setting provides a distinct backdrop for a wide collection of rides, dining options, and guest facilities centered around central entry hub The Dome.
The park is famous for world-class roller coasters and record-breaking thrill rides. Headline coasters include Hyperia—the UK's tallest and fastest rollercoaster reaching 236 feet and 81 mph—alongside launch coaster Stealth, inverted coaster Nemesis Inferno, 10-inversion Colossus, apocalyptic wing coaster The Swarm, and horror-themed Saw – The Ride. Water rides like Tidal Wave and dark ride attractions like Ghost Train add variety. Whether visiting for thrill-seeking coaster marathons or family fun in themed zones, Thorpe Park caters to single-day travelers and resort hotel guests alike.
Organized into themed areas including Amity, The Jungle, Lost City, Swarm Island, Dock Yard, Big Easy Boulevard, and Fearless Valley, the park presents diverse environments for exploration. Visitors can relax at Amity Beach, experience apocalyptic set pieces like crashed aircraft on Swarm Island, or enjoy themed dining like Vibes Bar & Kitchen in The Dome. Guests seeking an overnight experience can stay on-site at the Thorpe Shark Cabins, which offers dining options inside The Dome outside standard operational hours.
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 Thorpe 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 |
|---|---|
| Location | Situated in the village of Thorpe between Chertsey and Staines-upon-Thames in Surrey, 20 miles west-southwest of Central London. |
Getting there & parking · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · prices may change
04 Where to stay
On-site and resort hotels put you right at the gates — often with early park access — turning the visit into an easy two- or three-day trip.
On-site hotel accommodation offering staying guests dining inside The Dome outside standard park hours.
05 Best time to visit & opening times
| Season | When | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Fright Nights | Halloween | Annual Halloween event running since 2002 featuring extended opening hours. |
Opening times vary by day · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · check before you travel
06 Themed areas
Each area has its own theming — architecture, food and rides. Half the fun is simply walking through.
Good to know
- Overnight guests at Thorpe Shark Cabins receive dining service in The Dome outside regular park hours.
- Amity Beach includes an outdoor water park section alongside sandy relaxation spots.
- Fright Nights offers extended opening hours and Halloween attractions each autumn.