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Thorpe Park to replace iconic attraction after nearly 35 years

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The Independent UK

Iconic Thorpe Park attraction to be replaced after 35 years

The seasonal outdoor water area will be reworked into a relaxation zone for visitors

The Independent UK

London Thorpe Park's Fright Nights: Is It Truly The Ultimate UK Halloween Experience?

Everyone's excited for the Spooky Season since the re-opening of British theme park, Thorpe Park, in October for its bone-chilling, heart-racing and thrilling Fright Nights event — but the question stands; has it really outdone itself this year?

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Why October is becoming as important as summer for UK theme parks

Halloween thrill-seekers are transforming October into a peak month for theme parks, with Merlin Entertainments revealing the period now rivals August for profitability.

The Independent UK

Thriller night! Halloween demand makes October peak month for Thorpe Park owner

Thorpe Park’s Fright Night event helped October overtake August for visitor numbers at the theme park in 2024.

Evening Standard

Best things to do with kids for October half-term: Alton Towers, Legoland, Warwick Castle and more

Make the most of spooky season with our round-up of what’s on this month

The Independent UK

How to get two theme park visits for the price of one this summer

Visit Alton Towers, Chessington, Legoland Windsor or Thorpe Park with this limited-time ticket offer

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Thorpe Park discount codes for December 2025

Enjoy a fun-filled day out for less with these Thorpe Park promo codes

The Independent UK

M25 closure this weekend: Warning to drivers of 10-mile diversion

The weekend sees a host of events taking place in addition to people heading to Thorpe Park, and Gatwick airport

The Independent UK

New Thorpe Park rollercoaster closes again days after breakdown left riders stuck 236ft in the air

It cost £18 million to build

The Independent UK

Children who went missing after Thorpe Park trip found safe and well

Two girls, aged nine and 14, and a boy, seven, found in London after going missing on Monday

The Guardian - UK

Three children who went missing after trip to Thorpe Park found

Children seen walking towards Chertsey town centre

The Independent UK

Three children missing after day at Thorpe Park found 'safe and well' in London

Khandi, 14, Amelia, 9, and Malik, 7, travelled from Surrey to Milton Keynes before they were found in the capital

Evening Standard

Thorpe Park’s Hyperia rollercoaster breaks down again leaving thrillseekers hanging at 236ft

Dozens of Thorpe Park thrillseekers were stuck at the highest point on Britain’s ‘tallest and fastest’ ride

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Evening Standard

When does the new Thorpe Park ride Hyperia open?

The rollercoaster, which is almost ready for the public, is the UK’s tallest and thrill-seekers will exceed 80mph on it

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Save up to £60 per person on days out with the kids to Alton Towers, Cadbury World and more, in the Merlin Annual Pass sale

With school holidays fast approaching, and parents scrambling for cost-effective days out with the family, the Merlin sale is well-timed

Metal Hammer

"They’re both extreme, and they can be intimidating to an outsider." Svalbard made one of 2023's most personal and emotional metal albums. It was at least partly inspired by rollercoasters

Hammer spent the day riding the rails at Thorpe Park with self-confessed rollercoaster fanatic Serena Cherry to uncover the truth behind Svalbard's new album Weight Of The Mask

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Thorpe Park apologises to locals after blaring Halloween sound effects all night

Theme park played wails, screams and spooky music for 12 hours, prompting one man to put ear defenders on his dog

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Wales Online

Thorpe Park giving away 100 fast passes for its water ride tomorrow

The offer comes on the hottest day of the year so far

Daily Mirror

How to pay less at theme parks this summer, including Alton Towers, LEGOLAND Windsor and Chessington

How to get reduced entry tickets, a free day of play and more money-saving hacks for the summer holidays

Daily Mirror

Best campsites next to UK theme parks for super cheap roller coaster holidays

It can be tricky to fit everything in when visiting UK theme parks such as Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Flamingo Land in just a day, so it can be easier to stay the night

Leeds Live

Two lads spend an indulgent day at the Leeds spa rated one of the best in the world

Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa has just opened a new boutique gym at their impressive venue

The Independent UK

The best UK theme parks and when to visit

From exhilarating rollercoasters to dinosaurs and Lego, Britain offers myriad options for a high-octane day out

Daily Mirror

Theme park expert shares 5 easy ways you can dodge long ride queues

Thorpe Park, Legoland and Alton Towers have reopened to visitors - and one theme park expert has shared their tips for avoiding long queue times

Wales Online

Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Drayton Manor and more UK theme park opening dates for 2023

From opening dates and prices to new rides, here's everything you need to know to plan an adrenaline-fuelled day out

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