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THORPE PARK

ADDRESS:
STAINES ROAD
CHERTSEY
SURREY
KT16 8PN

phone: 0870 444 44 66

nearest train station:
Network Rail logo Chertsey Railway Station 1.4 miles (2.2 km)

Thorpe Park is situated between junctions 11 and 13 of the M25. Access from junction 12 is not possible. follow signs via A320 to Thorpe Park. Car parking is free

Thorpe Park is one of the UK’s most popular attractions and top theme parks.
Originally a water park which opened in the 1970’s, thrill rides were added added to the park from 1987 onwards. The first ever ride being the Thunder River. There are now over 20 big rides including:
Stealth (New in 2006 - Europe's Tallest and Fastest Rocket Coaster, accelerating from 0-128 km/h ( 0-80 mph) in 2.5 seconds, and shooting you 205 feet into the air. The ride has the fourth steepest drop in the world.)
Colossus (giant corkscrew ride)
Detonator (winches you 100ft in the and back down at 75km per hour with a G-Force of 5.5)
Nemesis Inferno (rollercoaster)
Quantum (15 tons)
Rush (biggest speed swing in the world)
Samurai (360 degrees spinning ride)
Slammer (huge rotating arm like structure)
Tidal Wave (85 foot drop in lake below)
Vortex (giant swinging pendulum)
X:\No Way (designed to disorient with darkened light rollercoaster)

Rides all have minimum height restrictions.

These rides are more suitable for the younger fun seekers
Canada Creek Railway Stn
Chief Ranger's Carousel
Depth Charge
Logger's Leap
Miss Hippo's Fungle Safari
Mr Monkeys Banana Ride
Pirates 4-D
Ribena Rumba Rapids
Rocky Express
Storm in A Teacup

Some rides have special entrances form riders who are on their own.
Thorpe is much more than just its rides, there’s a petting farm and model buildings amongst other things to do.
Buggies Can be hired at the park itself. Wheelchairs are also available. Lockers are available for free for storing items you do not want to risk losing.

Open March till November
Opening times and days vary so check their website for full details

Thorpe Park Website

Thorpe Park Ticket and Hotel Packages
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