The theme parks of Southeast England offer close-to-home holidays that suit any one's taste. Neither families nor thrill seekers go wanting for something to do, with over seven major theme parks convenient to the London metro area. Whether you're looking for a fun day's outing or an extended holiday, Southeast England boasts the most exciting and popular theme parks in the UK.
Legoland Windsor
There's nothing quite like Legoland Windsor, offering attractions the whole family can enjoy. The park is themed after the classic LEGO building toy system. From the funicular train, to the breathtaking LEGO models and miniatures, Legoland Windsor offers something everyone can enjoy. Most of the attractions are targeted towards families and youngsters. The park is situated on 150 acres of beautiful park land in Berkshire, conveniently located just 13 kilometers west of Heathrow airport.
Harbour Park
Families on a budget will love Harbour Park, a picturesque seaside park on the banks of the River Arun in Littlehampton West Sussex. This park features a real working harbour, stunning natural beauty, and great rides and attractions. Admission i
Thorpe Park
Thorpe Park in Chertsey, Surrey is a must-visit park for true adrenaline addicts. Thorpe Parks boasts a series of three rides they call 'the unholy trinity': Stealth, which launches you to a chilling height of 62 meters, going from 0-128 kph in just 2 seconds. Try Collosus, if you dare, the world's first roller coaster with 10 complete loops. If you can take the heat, let Nemesis Inferno plunge you into a volcano at a face-melting G-force of 4.5. This is only the beginning of the thrills and chills. Thorpe Park also has headlining coasters like Saw: The Ride. Not only is this the first ride in the world based on a horror movie, it's also the coaster with the world's steepest free fall drop.
Paulton's Park
Located in Hampshire, Paulton's Park is one of the finest family-themed parks in the UK, offering fun and thrilling rides, beautiful gardens, and a relaxing experience suitable for every member of the family. Their newest and most notable attraction is The Edge, a roller coaster with large, disk-shaped spinning cars; the first of it's kind anywhere in the UK.
Paulton's Park is also well-known for it's large number of children's rides, including the Magic Carpet and the Viking Boats.
Diggerland
While Diggerland is primarily aimed at boys and their families, it features fun, interactive attractions boys and girls of all ages can enjoy. Diggerland is a paradise of big digging machines and rides fit to that theme, and is truly among the most fun and original parks in Southeast England. Their location in Strood, Kent gives guests the chance to ride and drive real digging machines with controls adapted for children as young as 5. It's not just digging machines, however; guests can ride all kinds of machines from Go-Karts to a mini-train. With an on-site cafe and complete facilities, Diggerland is the perfect place for a truly memorable family outing.
Chessington World of Adventures
Having been started as a zoo back in 1931, Chesington World of Adventures has evolved into a full-fledged theme park, incorporating animal exhibits and rides in one exciting location. Kids and adults alike will marvel at the multiple themed areas, taking guests through locales from across the globe, and even worlds of fantasy and whimsy. See the exotic birds of Lorikeet Lagoon or thrill to the ancient ruins and wild rides of Wild Asia, or find yourself under water with real stingrays and sharks at the new Sea Life Centre.
Gulliver's Land
Located in Milton Keynes, Gulliver's Land is an unforgettable family adventure park featuring seven lands of whimsy and fantasy the whole family can enjoy. With the Liliput Castle at it's hub, Gulliver's Land is based on Gulliver's Travels by Johnathan Swift, and is home to great rides and attractions that bring guests out of the ordinary and into extraordinary worlds of adventure and fun. Some of the more popular rides include Magical Journeys of Gulliver and The Python roller coaster. Conveniently attached to a 90-pitch campsite, Gulliver's Land features everything you need for a complete family holiday they'll never forget.
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