Thorpe Park, Chertsey

Name: Thorpe Park
Address: Staines Road, Chertsey, KT16 8PN, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 871 663 1673

#1 among attractions in Chertsey

Amusement park

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Facts and practical information

Thorpe Park Resort, commonly known as Thorpe Park, is an amusement park located in the village of Thorpe between the towns of Chertsey and Staines-upon-Thames in Surrey, England. It is operated by Merlin Entertainments and includes rides, themed cabins, live events and Stealth, the UK's fastest rollercoaster. In 2019 Thorpe park was the UK's third most visited theme park behind Alton Towers & Legoland Windsor. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 the park only had a 125-day operation season along with limited capacity. As a result of this the park had a huge decrease in attendance. However Thorpe park was the second most attended park in the UK behind Alton Towers in 2020. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1979 (45 years ago)Visitors per year: 1.9 mil.Total rides: 26Roller coasters: 7Water rides: 4Coordinates: 51°24'17"N, 0°30'44"W

Address

Staines RoadChertsey KT16 8PN United Kingdom

Contact

+44 871 663 1673

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Chertsey

Day trips

Thorpe Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stealth Roller Coaster, The Swarm Roller Coaster, Saw - The Ride, Tidal Wave.

~890 ftW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Stealth Roller Coaster, Chertsey
5 min walk • The Stealth Roller Coaster is a pinnacle of adrenaline-pumping excitement nestled in the heart of Chertsey, United Kingdom. As a prominent feature of Thorpe Park Resort, this roller coaster in England offers thrill-seekers an unforgettable experience that rockets...
~860 ftNW
Adrenaline ride at a large theme park
The Swarm Roller Coaster, Chertsey
5 min walk • The Swarm Roller Coaster, located in the theme park of Thorpe Park in Chertsey, United Kingdom, is an adrenaline-pumping attraction that promises an unforgettable experience for thrill-seekers. Opened to the public in 2012, The Swarm is the UK's first winged roller...
~880 ftS
Rollercoaster with a 100-degree drop
Saw - The Ride, Chertsey
5 min walk • Saw – The Ride is a steel roller coaster located at Thorpe Park in Surrey, England. Manufactured by Gerstlauer, the Euro-Fighter model opened to the public as the steepest roller coaster in the world on 14 March 2009, with a drop angle measuring 100 degrees.
~580 ftW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Tidal Wave, Chertsey
3 min walk • Tidal Wave, is a giant 'Shoot-the-Chutes' water ride located at Thorpe Park in Surrey, England, UK. It was opened in 2000 and was Tussauds' first major investment in the park before the Colossus rollercoaster in 2002.
~840 ftSW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Nemesis Inferno, Chertsey
5 min walk • Nemesis Inferno is a steel inverted roller coaster at the Thorpe Park theme park in Surrey, England, UK.
~410 ftS
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Colossus, Chertsey
2 min walk • Colossus is a steel roller coaster at Thorpe Park in Surrey, England, and the park's first major attraction. It was built by Swiss manufacturers Intamin and designed by Werner Stengel as an adaptation of Monte Makaya in Brazil.
~450 ftNW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Flying Fish Roller Coaster, Chertsey
3 min walk • The Flying Fish is a powered steel roller coaster located at Thorpe Park in Surrey. The ride was known as Space Station Zero upon opening in 1984, until being moved outdoors in 1990.
~730 ftW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Detonator: Bombs Away, Chertsey
4 min walk • Detonator is a tower ride at Thorpe Park in Chertsey, Surrey, England, UK. It was manufactured by Fabbri and is a 'Mega Drop Tower'. It opened in 2001 along with two other 'flat' rides, Vortex and Zodiac. It is around 115 ft and is not released via a computer.
~540 ftSW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
The Walking Dead: The Ride, Chertsey
3 min walk • The Walking Dead: The Ride is an indoor roller coaster located at Thorpe Park, England. It was the park's first non-powered roller-coaster.
~920 ftS
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Loggers Leap
5 min walk • Logger's Leap, nestled in the heart of the United Kingdom, is a thrilling water ride that has long been a staple of family entertainment and adventure. Known for its exciting drops and splashes, this amusement ride was a beloved feature of Thorpe Park, a popular theme...
~80 ftSW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Rush, Chertsey
1 min walk • Rush is a giant swing ride at Thorpe Park in Chertsey, Surrey which opened at the park alongside another S&S – Sansei Technologies thrill ride, Slammer, in 2005. At the time of its opening, it was the tallest ride of its type in the world. Many consider it to be one of the best flat rides in the UK.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thorpe Park?

Nearby attractions include Rush, Chertsey (1 min walk), Vortex, Chertsey (1 min walk), Colossus, Chertsey (2 min walk), Flying Fish Roller Coaster, Chertsey (3 min walk).

How to get to Thorpe Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thorpe Park:

Bus

Thorpe Park Main Entrance • Lines: 446, 456, 593 (9 min walk)
Penton Park Estate • Lines: 446, 456, 593 (13 min walk)