📅OpenLate March to early November, Fright Nights in October
🚗Getting thereM25 junction 11, or train to Staines then shuttle bus
TobesVerse Review
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Thorpe Park is a thrill ride theme park in Chertsey, Surrey, part of the Merlin Entertainments group and widely considered the UK's premier destination for high-intensity roller coasters. Built on an island surrounded by a reservoir, the park contains Stealth, one of the fastest accelerating coasters in Europe, alongside The Swarm, Colossus, Nemesis Inferno and Tidal Wave. The park also hosts Fright Nights, one of the UK's most popular Halloween scare events, each October.
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Top Rides 🎢
Stealth
140cmThrill 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Hydraulic launch coaster, 0 to 80mph in 1.8 seconds, one of the fastest accelerating coasters in Europe. Ascends a 62 metre vertical spike before descending the reverse side. Entire ride approximately 15 seconds. Height: 140cm.
The Swarm
130cmThrill 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Wing coaster with riders on outside edges, nothing above or below. Five inversions through a post-apocalyptic themed area with crashed vehicles. Height: 130cm.
Nemesis Inferno
130cmThrill 🔥🔥🔥🔥·
Inverted coaster with fire and volcano theme, six inversions. Smooth and consistent. Good introduction to inverted coasters for guests stepping up from family parks. Height: 130cm.
Colossus
130cmThrill 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Steel coaster with ten inversions, more than any other coaster in the UK. Intense and physically demanding due to the sustained series of loops and corkscrews. Height: 130cm.
Tidal Wave
100cmThrill 🔥🔥🔥··
Shoot-the-chute water ride with significant drop into splash pool. Generates a large wave soaking both riders and spectators on the bridge above. Guests will get very wet. Height: 100cm.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
By car: Off the A320 in Chertsey, Surrey. M25 junction 11. Paid parking on site, book online in advance. By train: London Waterloo to Staines (approx 35 minutes) then Thorpe Park shuttle bus on busy days.
By train or public transport: London Waterloo to Staines, then Thorpe Park shuttle bus on busy days.
Parking: Paid parking on site, book online in advance.
Tickets & Prices
Online at thorpepark.com, significantly cheaper in advance. Prices vary by date. Merlin annual passholders included. Fastrack available for individual rides, worth considering for Stealth and The Swarm on busy days.
Highest demand in the park, queue grows quickly after opening.
Check height restrictions
Most headline rides require 130cm or 140cm.
Treat Fright Nights carefully
Aimed at teenagers and adults, not young children.
Consider Fastrack on peak days
For Stealth it can save 60 to 90 minutes of queuing.
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FAQs
Is Thorpe Park good for families?
Best for families with older children and teenagers. Most headline rides require 130cm or 140cm. Families with young children would be better served by Chessington, Paultons or Alton Towers.
What is the fastest ride at Thorpe Park?
Stealth, accelerating from 0 to 80mph in 1.8 seconds via hydraulic launch. One of the fastest accelerating roller coasters in Europe.
What is Fright Nights at Thorpe Park?
Annual Halloween event throughout October featuring scare mazes with live actors, rides running after dark and heightened atmosphere throughout. Aimed at teenagers and adults, not appropriate for young children.
How do you get to Thorpe Park by public transport?
London Waterloo to Staines (approx 35 minutes) then shuttle bus to the park on busy days. Check the Thorpe Park website for shuttle availability on your visit date.
What are the height requirements at Thorpe Park?
Stealth 140cm, The Swarm 130cm, Nemesis Inferno 130cm, Colossus 130cm, Tidal Wave 100cm. Always check thorpepark.com for the full current list.
Is Thorpe Park worth it?
For thrill seekers and coaster enthusiasts, yes. The coaster lineup is genuinely impressive and Stealth is a world-class attraction. For families with young children or nervous riders there are better options.
When is the best time to visit Thorpe Park?
Weekdays during school term time for significantly shorter queues. Fright Nights in October offers a very different experience to standard daytime visits.
Is parking free at Thorpe Park?
No. Paid parking must be booked in advance online. Cost varies by date.
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