Theme parks in London

Take a trip to one of London's theme parks for an adrenaline-packed day out.

Spend action-packed family days out at these themed London attractions. From thrilling rides through history, to mythical beings, London's theme parks offer great entertainment for families and groups.

Enjoy fun for all ages at central London spots, or head to amusement parks further afield, which can be easily reached via train, coach or car.

Whether it's adrenaline-pumping rides, animals or underwater adventures you're after, Chessington delivers. Explore themed lands with more than 40 rides and attractions, including rollercoasters, dodgems and rides suitable for younger children. Chessington Zoo houses 1,000 animals, including tigers, lions, giraffes and penguins; plus, there's a SEA LIFE aquarium with sharks, stingrays and other aquatic creatures.

Where:

Leatherhead Road, Chessington, KT9 2NE

Price:

From £14.00

Sail with pirates or Vikings, get chased by dragons, uncover the treasure of the Pharaohs, go on a deep see adventure and learn to drive a Lego car at Legoland Windsor. There are more than 55 interactive rides and attractions at Legoland, including Duplo Airport for younger visitors and some amazing Lego constructions, such as a model of our favourite city – London – built entirely from Lego bricks!

Where:

Winkfield Road, Windsor, SL4 4AY

Price:

From £34.00

Thorpe Park Nemesis Inferno ride © Thorpe Park.

Thrillseekers will love Thorpe Park. Ride rollercoasters such as Stealth, which goes from zero to 80mph in two seconds; The Swarm (the UK’s first winged rollercoaster); and the twisting Colossus. Let your heart leap at gravity-defying drop ride Detonator, get soaked with Tidal Wave, or check out the 4D Angry Birds Experience, among its many adventures.

As of May 2024, visitors can even ride the tallest and fastest rollercoaster in the UK - Hyperia. Standing at 236ft tall and producing speeds of over 80mph, Hyperia is the ultimate experience for any thrill seeker.

Where:

Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8PN

Price:

From £39.00

The Torturer at The London Dungeon © The London Dungeon. Image courtesy of The London Dungeon.

Take a scary but humorous 90-minute journey through 1,000 years of London’s history at ever-popular The London Dungeon. There are 16 interactive shows featuring live theatre actors, while two rides to guide you through the city’s murky past. Walk the Whitechapel Labyrinth with Jack the Ripper, experience the curse of a witch and be careful not to lose your head on The Tyrant boat ride with King Henry VIII! 

Where:

County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7PB

Price:

From £35.00

See, hear and even smell what one of the world’s most famous bridges was like throughout the ages. Led by a team of actors, at The London Bridge Experience you’ll go from Roman times and Boudica's screaming hordes, to the Great Fire of London, to a Victorian boneyard and beyond. This is an immersive, interactive experience with a focus on the more gruesome side of history.

Where:

2 - 4 Tooley Street, London Bridge, London, SE1 2SY

Price:

From £22.50

Dumbledore's office TM & © 2015 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR.

Enrol in Hogwarts for the day at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London The Making of Harry Potter. Go behind the scenes and discover props, costumes and sets from the beloved Harry Potter films. Led by tour guides, many of whom worked on the films themselves, this is your chance to wander Diagon Alley, ride on a broomstick and walk through the Great Hall at Hogwarts. 

Where:

Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden, Hertfordshire, WD25 7LR

Price:

From £89.00

Shrek's Adventure! London. Image courtesy of Merlin Entertainment Group.

Shrek's Adventure! London, on London's South Bank, whisks you off to the Kingdom of Far Far Away. Board the Dreamworks Tour Bus for a 4D experience with cheeky Donkey as your hilarious guide. You'll be taken through multiple live, fairytale-themed shows, including Shrek's Swamp and a mirror maze. Suitable for all ogres, but particularly those aged six to 12 years old. 

Where:

Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7PB

Price:

From £32.00

Beyond London

Wicker Man wooden roller coaster at Alton Towers. © Merlin/Jon Parker Lee
The Alton Towers resort is nestled in 500 acres of countryside and flaunts more than 40 thrilling rollercoasters and attractions. Ride the immersive wooden rollercoaster Wicker Man or experience a vertical 90-degree drop into the ground on Oblivion. Alton Towers is 151 miles (243 km) northwest of London and easily accessible via car or train.
Enjoy more than 50 rides and attractions and a zoo at Drayton Manor Resort. Image courtesy of Golden Tours.

Enjoy the ultimate family day out at Drayton Manor Resort with a zoo and more than 50 rides and attractions to explore. Visit Europe’s only Thomas Land and explore Thomas & Friends themed attractions including Thomas & Percy’s Submarine Splash and Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster. Drayton Manor Resort is 116.6 miles (187.6 km) northwest of London and easily accessible via car or train.

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