1. Thorpe Park: Thorpe Park, one of the best theme parks in London is particularly known for its white-knuckle rides and attractions. Home to 27 thrilling rides, including the Colossus, the Nemesis, as well as the Stealth, Thorpe Park is a heaven for adrenaline junkies and thrill seekers visiting London. It boasts of the Swarm, which is the only winged roller coaster in all of the United Kingdom. The park is home to Saw: The Ride, which is famous for being the first horror movie themed coaster in the whole world, with a vertical drop of 100 degrees.
Location: Staines Road, Chertsey, KT16 8PN, United Kingdom
Timings: 10:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.
Entry Fee: £52.50 onwards
2. Legoland Windsor Resort: When in London, head over to the Legoland Theme Park in Windsor Resort, where Lego dreams come true. Home to attractions recreated entirely using Lego- world’s favourite toy. You can find here a mini-Lego-built London, the set of Star Wars or even the Kingdom of Atlantis, all of which are nothing short of beautiful. After exploring the attractions in the park, you can also enjoy a Lego go-kart ride or the several water rides here. Make sure to take a ride in The Dragon, a rollercoaster that passes around a Lego castle, and the DUPLO Dino Coaster, which is the first DUPLO themed ride in the whole world.
Location: Winkfield Rd, Windsor SL4 4AY, United Kingdom
Timings: 10:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.
Entry Fee: £29 to £44
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3. Chessington World of Adventures: The Chessington World of Adventures is one of the top-rated London theme parks, where you can easily spend a fun-filled day out with your family and friends. The theme park doubles up as a zoo, a sea life centre as well as a destination for live entertainment shows for visitors of all ages. It is here where you can enjoy rides like the Dragon’s Fury, the Tiger Rock log flume as well as the Crop Drop, which has a 25-metre drop.
Location: Leatherhead Rd, Chessington KT9 2NE, United Kingdom
Timings: 10:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.
Entry Fee: £24 onwards
4. London Dungeons: For a taste of the dark and shadowy history of London, the horror-themed London Dungeons theme park is the place to be. Offering you a journey into the 1000 years of history of the city, this park boasts of amazing (but scary) shows, mazes, rides and more. From going on a backwards boat ride to the Traitor’s Gate and a drop ride in the Drop Dead, to meeting Jack the Ripper, and other infamous historical figures, you can do it all at London Dungeons.
Location: County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7PB, United Kingdom
Timings: 10:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. (Monday to Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday)
11:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. (Thursday)
Entry Fee: £30 onwards
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5. KidZania: Of all the theme parks in London, KidZania is quite possibly the very best for children between 4 to 14 years of age. KidZania boasts of a wide range of activities and experiences that they can indulge in, while also learning social and perceptive skills, and finding out how the real-world works. It is here where your child will know about different jobs and professions such as a doctor, firefighter, baker and more, while also learning how to earn money and handle it in KidZania’s bank.
Location: Westfield London, Ariel Way, London W12 7GA, United Kingdom
Timings: 10:00 a.m. to 03:30 p.m. (Tuesday to Friday)
10:00 a.m. to 07:00 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday)
Entry Fee: £28 (for children between 4 to 14 years of age);
£16.50 onwards (for visitors above 15 years of age)
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6. Harry Potter Studios: One of the very best theme parks in the United Kingdom is the Warner Bros. Studios, where you can see how the Harry Potter films came to life. With attractions like the Diagon Alley, Hogwarts, Hagrid’s Hut and even the Hogwarts Express, the Harry Potter Studios is a literal heaven for all the Potterheads. You can even meet Hagrid and get your very own magic wand here. In addition to exploring Hogwarts, you can also ride a broomstick or enjoy a butterbeer.
Location: Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden, London WD25 7LR, United Kingdom
Timings: 09:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Entry Fee: £27 (children between 5 to 15 years of age); £35 (for adults)
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7. Adventure Island: Ranked amongst the most popular London theme parks, Adventure Island is located right along the shores of the North Sea. It offers attractions, rides and thrills for people of all ages. This theme park is particularly known for the Rage ride, which is a 72-foot-tall roller coaster that has 3 inversions and a 97 degree drop. Other popular rides here include the Sky Drop, the Axis sky swing as well as the inverted Dragon’s Claw ride, which is sure to make your stomach drop.
Location: Sunken Island, Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 1EE, United Kingdom
Timings: 10:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.
Entry Fee: £22.50 onwards
8. Dreamland Margate: Doubling up as a venue for gigs and theme park, Dreamland Margate is a great theme park in London, located right by the sea. Ranked as the oldest surviving theme park in all of the United Kingdom, Dreamland Margate boasts of a wide array of rides and attractions. This includes the grade II-listed Scenic Railway, which is the oldest roller coaster in the UK, along with the Ziggy’s Rooftop Bar, from where you can enjoy panoramic views of the JMW Turner skyline.
Location: 49-51, Marine Terrace, Margate CT9 1XJ, United Kingdom
Timings: 11:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. (Sundays); Closed for the rest of the week
Entry Fee: £15 onwards
9. Trent Park: For an adventurous and exhilarating day out in the city, Trent Park is the best place to be. Considered to be one of the popular theme parks in London, Trent Park is one place where you can have a lot of fun in the lap of nature. This forest adventure park also boasts of having the fastest and the longest zip wire in London, in addition to having two huge Tarzan Swings. From exploring the jungle terrains, to flying down the ziplines or even jumping from one tree to another, you can do it all at Trent Park.
Location: Cockfosters Road, Enfield, London EN4 0PS, United Kingdom
Timings: 08:30 a.m. to 09:30 p.m. (Monday to Saturday); 08:30 a.m. to 09:00 p.m. (Sunday)
Entry Fee: Free
10. Shrek's Adventure! London: Step into the world of the famous green ogre at Shrek’s Adventure London, located on the South Banks. Explore this theme park in a classic London bus, and get a chance to see Princess Fiona, the cheeky Donkey and others as you indulge in a memorable 4D adventure here. You can also enjoy VR roller coasters and other rides here, in addition to the many shows and programs here, which offer you a chance to come face to face with popular fairy-tale characters like Pinocchio, Puss in Boots, the Gingerbread Man and more.
Location: Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB, U.K.
Timings: 10:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m. (Saturday to Wednesday); 11:00 a.m. to 03:00 p.m. (Thursday); 10:00 a.m. to 03:00 p.m. (Friday)
Entry Fee: £24 onwards