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Theme parks can be the perfect family day out, offering something exciting for all ages to discover. They are just great fun! Be immersed in the magic of another world, enjoy the thrill of facing your fears and make some amazing family memories. Choosing the right amusement park is key, so we have put together a list of the top 5 family theme parks UK to ensure you can have a brilliant time.
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Inspired by a fascination of big machinery, Diggerland gives children and adults alike the chance to operate real JCBs and 180/360 excavators! Who doesn’t get excited at the chance to operate a real JCB?! As well as the machines there are a variety of rides for the thrill seekers. Go for a spin on the Spindizzy, challenge each other on the dodgems and go-karts, take in the views from the Skyshuttle or take an off-road adventure in the Groundshuttle. If that wasn’t enough, there are indoor and outdoor play areas, sandpits and coin-operated rides. Diggerland offers a relaxed, family friendly atmosphere where the kids are safe to run around. The park is aimed at 4 to 14 year olds, but has plenty to entertain the adults too! There is a fun shop for souvenirs, cafeterias with hot and cold food and picnic tables for those packed lunches. Enjoy a unique day out at Diggerland and make some fantastic family memories.
Even if your child is not a LEGO fan, they are sure to have fun in this wonderland! Legoland has 55 different rides and attractions and several themed areas. Fight dragons in the Knights Kingdom, search for gold on the Pirate Shores or act like a giant in Miniland. There is something for all interests at Legoland and it is ideal for children between the ages of 3 and 12. Children can interact with life-sized characters, take part in interactive shows and see behind the scenes of the LEGO Movie film set. For those looking to extend the fun, there is an attached Legoland Hotel and Legoland Castle Hotel with themed rooms. Each room has a free LEGO gift for the kids and is filled with bricks for some spontaneous construction. Immerse yourself in the exciting world of LEGO and let your family explore its creative side.
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Flambards offers something to entertain the whole family with a variety of rides, indoor attractions and the chance to be transported back in time! Thrill seekers can visit outer space in the Space Race, go for a spin on the Hornet Rollercoaster or check out the amazing views from the top of the Skyraker before plummeting to the earth. If you are looking for something less intense, then hop on the Dino Express and discover giant reptiles on the Jurassic Journey, take a relaxing cycle on the Cyclocopters or head for the Traditional Carousel for some fairground fun. Flambards not only gives you the opportunity to explore new worlds but previous eras! The Victorian Village captures a life-size village frozen in time with 50 shops, a hotel, pub, authentic artefacts and Victorians from all levels of society. There is even a ‘Who Dunnit’ mystery quiz to help the little ones explore the village. You can also discover a realistic reconstruction of a London street during the Blitz. Opened by Dame Vera Lynn in 1984, it has bomb sirens, shaking floors and Doodlebugs glide above your head. There is so much to explore at Flambards!
Paultons Park has been voted the UK’s number one family theme park on Tripadvisor and it is little wonder why! With 70 rides and attractions to discover including the world’s first Pepper Pig World, there is no end of entertainment to be had. There are 9 Peppa rides including the Queen’s Flying Coach ride and Peppa’s Big Balloon ride. There are even Muddy Puddles for the little ones to jump in and the chance to meet a host of characters from the show! For older children there are exciting rides in the Lost Kingdom, a Jurassic dinosaur themed area. Glide through the air on the Flight of the Pterosaur and go for a spin on the Velociraptor. Not enough? Well there is also Critter Creek and Little Africa, each with a variety of themed rides and attractions for all ages. Paultons also houses Humboldt penguins with feeding sessions with commentary from keepers twice a day. Enjoy a full day out at one of the UK’s favourite theme parks!
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There is so much to do at Chessington World of Adventures, that you could stay a whole week! The park first started as a zoo and now has over 1000 animals and a sea life centre. Visitors have the chance to see lions, tigers, gorillas, monkeys, penguins and sealions, promising you a wild adventure! You can even embark on a Zufari. There are also daily shows and a children’s zoo where you can interact with goats, pigs and chickens. In the theme park there is a fantastic variety of rides and attractions for all ages. For toddlers there is the Gruffalo River Ride, the Graffalo Grove Show, Flying Jumbos and more! For adrenaline junkies there is the Forbidden Kingdom with exciting rides including Rameses Revenge and Tomb Blaster, as well as several other themed areas. If you want to make the most of the park and stay the night there is the Chessington Safari Hotel, a campsite and the chance to try out glamping! Have a family adventure at Chessington and find entertainment for all the family.
So there you have it, our choice of the top 5 family theme parks UK. All of the theme parks above are guaranteed to provide you and your family with a fantastic day out. What are you waiting for?