Discover the very best thrills, family fun, and immersive resorts with our definitive guide to the top 10 theme parks in the United Kingdom. From the record-breaking roller coasters of Staffordshire and Surrey to the iconic coastal amusement parks of Lancashire and Lincolnshire, the UK is home to world-class attractions that cater to every type of adventurer.
Whether you're looking for a magical family day out in Hampshire and Berkshire, or an adrenaline-fuelled weekend in East Anglia or North Yorkshire, our expertly curated list covers the biggest and best parks across the country. Updated for the 2026 season, we’ve included all the must-see new additions, including the Viking-themed Valgard at Paultons Park and the highly anticipated Bluey the Ride at Alton Towers, to help you plan the perfect trip, no matter where you are in the UK.
ALTON TOWERS
The UK's biggest theme park with great rides including Nemesis, Oblivion, TH13TEEN, Rita, The Smiler, Galactica and Wicker Man. It is also home to the UK's only Cbeebies Land. New for 2026: Bluey The Ride.
THORPE PARK
The UK's most thrilling theme park includes the big six roller coasters Hyperia, Colossus, Nemesis Inferno, SAW - The Ride, Stealth and The Swarm as well as Ghost Train and The Walking Dead: The Ride.
CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES
The UK's ultimate family theme park includes Vampire, Tomb Blaster, Dragon's Fury, Tiger Rock, Zufari, World of Jumanji and The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure. New for 2026: PAW Patrol.
LEGOLAND WINDSOR
The UK's most visited theme park includes The Dragon, Driving School, Laser Raiders, LEGO MYTHICA, Pirate Falls, LEGO City Deep Sea Adventure and LEGO NINJAGO The Ride.
DRAYTON MANOR
This family theme park includes Stormforce 10, The Wave, Maelstrom, Gold Rush and Accelerator. It is also home to Europe's first Thomas Land with 20 wonderful rides and attractions.
BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH
The UK's most ride intensive amusement park includes The Big One, ICON, Valhalla, Infusion and Wallace & Gromit's Thrill-O-Matic, plus enjoy the hugely popular Nickelodeon Land. New for 2026: Aviktas.
PAULTONS PARK
Paultons Park is a popular theme park in the New Forest, Hampshire, with more than 60 rides and attractions included in the admission price. Paultons Park is home to the world’s first and UK exclusive Peppa Pig World. New for 2026: Valgard.
FLAMINGO LAND
The UK’s only combined theme park, zoo and holiday resort in one, all set in over 375 acres of North Yorkshire parkland. The best rides include Kumali, Velocity and Mumbo Jumbo.
FANTASY ISLAND
An indoor and outdoor amusement park, located on the Lincolnshire coast near Skegness. A world of fun and thrills including roller coasters The Millennium and The Odyssey.
PLEASUREWOOD HILLS
East Anglia's premier theme park, located just off the A47 between Great Yarmouth Norfolk and Lowestoft Suffolk. Home to rides and attractions such as Wipeout, the Egg-Spress and much more.
