Everybody is a kid at heart. Well, getting occupied with all our to dos and responsibilities sometimes make us really look for that thrill and excitement which is all about sojourns, breaking free and simply having fun, just like what we used to do as a child. That’s why I love theme parks! It’s a place for thrills, exhilaration and amusement, where hyper-energy and creativity thrive and joy-rides are but typical. Do you know that theme parks started from the recreational idea of traditional parks? There it goes, theme parks are for recreation. And every fun loving fella would want to be there! Let’s check out seven best theme parks in England.
1. Alton Towers
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| Thrilling ride in Alton Towers CC: rogerbarker21 |
Britain’s most popular theme park absolutely thrills every guest who enters. That’s Alton Towers, known for major attractions like Nemesis, Oblivion, Air, Rita and Thirteen. Not to mention Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Ride. I can almost see how kids and kids-at-heart would go frantic trying out the 12 themed lands they have. And new exciting rides are available in 2012! Nemesis Sub-Terra and Ice Age The 4D Experience will bring your energy to the max. You can find Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England. It’s so easy to get there. You can get a train in Derby and Uttoxeter or go between the M1 and M6 if you’re travelling by car. A scheduled bus that you can opt to ride is also available. Hurry! There’s too much fun yet to enjoy!
2. Thorpe Park
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| Turning upsidedown at Thorpe Park CC: Ben Sutherland |
If you go to Chertsey, Surrey for a real thrilling experience, there’s no better option than Thorpe Park. Whohooo! Its awesome rides such as the Slammer, SAW – The Ride and Tidal Wave will definitely release your adrenaline. Complement it with exhilarating roller coasters like the Colossus, Nemesis Inferno, Stealth and their newest 2012 addition, The Swarm, that will be a real thrilling deal! You can get to Thorpe Park best by train through the South West Trains that run from Waterloo direct to Staines. You can also get a bus in the Staines Bus Station or drive by car taking junctions 11 or 13 from the M25. Go now for an intense thrill deal at Thorpe Park!
3. The Milky Way Adventure Park
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| The Milky Way Adventure CC: tripadvisor |
Do you want an out of this planet adventure? That’s exactly what you’ll have in the Milky Way Adventure Park located in Bideford, North Devon. A wide selection of indoor fun and outdoor activities awaits every family. You might want to try an extreme out of this world roller coaster ride in the Cosmic Typhoon, Big Apple and Clone Zone, or suspense yourself in the Dodgems and Railway drives. Why not be a kid once more and explore in North Devon’s largest indoor adventure play area enjoying assault courses and slides. Be fascinated with their amazing live shows and also incredible displays from the North Devon Bird of Prey Centre. You will have so much fun and unforgettable escapades in Devon here at the Milky Way Adventure Park. How to go there? By bus, you can take the 319 Bideford to Hartland bus. By car, you can go to the main A39 10-minute drive from Bideford to Clovelly, North Devon. Take your family out of this world through the Milky Way Adventure Park!
4. Legoland Windsor
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| Colorful Legoland CC: Dave Catchpole |
Talking about bizarre, that would be Legoland Windsor theme park. Have you seen a park with over 53 million Lego bricks? That’s the trademark of Legoland wonderland. Found in Windsor, Berkshire, Legoland features awesome rides like The Dragon, Driving School and Viking’s River Splash. You’ll see the Lego bricks building up Miniland and Kingdom of the Pharaohs. Latest this 2012, newly built enthralling sites are Lego Star Wars Miniland Experience, The Dragon, Driving School and Vikings’ River Splash. What a great way to have fun with a touch of creativity! You can go for half an hour from London Paddington to Windsor and Eton Central by train. Or you can hop in the Golden Tours bus from London. If you’re cool to drive, Legoland is at B3022 Windsor/Ascot road just two miles from Windsor town centre. Fantastic discovery, eh?!
5. Drayton Manor
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| Up in the sky at Drayton Manor CC: gforcemag2 |
Drayton Manor is known as England’s best family theme park. Located near Tamworth, Staffordshire, it’s been running for almost 62 years now making it a real legend in the business! Intensify your family with its famous thrilling rides that include Shockwave, Stormforce 10 and Apocalypse. Be exhilarated in G-Force and Pandemonium. And explore Thomas Land and Drayton Manor Zoo. Recent addition to the nerve-wracking experience is the Ben 10 – Ultimate Mission Cartoon Network roller coaster! What a blast! You can reach Drayton Manor by car at A4091, just off the A38/A446, J9 M42 and Exit T2 M6 Toll. By train, go to Tamworth Train Station. There are scheduled bus trips that you can also catch. Bring your family and have fun!
6. Chessington World of Adventures
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| Rameses Ride in Chessington World of Adventures CC: JamezSA |
Chessington World of Adventures is an awesome theme park for the family, loved by most children as 90% of rides are child-friendly. Hurray for the 12 years old and below! The park is set in Leatherhead Road Chessington, Surrey. Popular exciting rides are Vampire, Tomb Blaster, Dragon’s Fury, Rameses Revenge and the legendary Bubbleworks. There is so much to choose from their nine themed lands. Not only that, get ready to be amazed at Chessington Zoo and Sea Life Centre adventures. To go here by rail, check out the South West Train. By bus, take the 465 bus form Kingston to Chessington, or the 467 bus from Epsom to Chessington. If you’re driving, go for the A243, just two miles from the A3 and M25 (junction 9 or 10). Nothing beats the fun with your family, so come on over and enjoy!
7. Pleasure Beach Blackpool
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| Pleasure Beach Giant Loop CC: Frankie Roberto2 |
Pleasure Beach is a one-of-a-kind fun experience in Blackpool, Lancashire. Loaded with over 125 rides and attractions, and grandiose shows, no wonder it is the most visited amusement park in Britain. Guests are just overwhelmingly thrilled. Best rides line up from the brand new Infusion, the Big Dipper, Grand National, Avalanche, River Caves and Alice in Wonderland. Who would want to miss to watch the Pepsi Max Big One, Valhalla and Infusion? The park also has a Nickelodeon Land, American Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Odditorium and the Ocean Boulevard. Reserve all the zest when you come! Go by local train at the Blackpool Train Station, or simply book at National Express for your bus ride. Don’t dare miss a spectacular experience here at Pleasure Beach Blackpool!
With all these choices of fabulous theme parks here in England, there could be just so much fun and enjoyment with your family and friends. And much more reasons to celebrate each free time. Take this chance and grab them now for a most thrilling theme park experience!