Penton Hook Island, Staines-upon-Thames

Name: Penton Hook Island
Address: Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom

#6 among attractions in Staines-upon-Thames

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Facts and practical information

Penton Hook Island is a mainly wooded former peninsula created into a series of three weir-divided islands in the River Thames in England, so created in river modifications since 1815 with a navigable lock and weir stream channel to form meander cutoffs. It has a lock and weirs that are the divide between the Laleham Reach, above Chertsey Lock and Staines Reach, above Penton Hook Lock. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°24'42"N, 0°30'7"W

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Staines-upon-Thames United Kingdom

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Day trips

Penton Hook Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Thorpe Park, Stealth Roller Coaster, The Swarm Roller Coaster, Saw - The Ride.

0.7 miSW
Theme park with well-known rides
Thorpe Park, Chertsey
17 min walk • 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.
0.8 miSW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Stealth Roller Coaster, Chertsey
20 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...
0.7 miSW
Adrenaline ride at a large theme park
The Swarm Roller Coaster, Chertsey
19 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...
0.8 miSW
Rollercoaster with a 100-degree drop
Saw - The Ride, Chertsey
21 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.
0.7 miSW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Tidal Wave, Chertsey
19 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.
0.8 miSW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Nemesis Inferno, Chertsey
21 min walk • Nemesis Inferno is a steel inverted roller coaster at the Thorpe Park theme park in Surrey, England, UK.
0.7 miSW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Colossus, Chertsey
19 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.
0.7 miSW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Flying Fish Roller Coaster, Chertsey
18 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.
0.8 miSW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Detonator: Bombs Away, Chertsey
21 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.
0.8 miSW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
The Walking Dead: The Ride, Chertsey
20 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.
0.8 miSW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Loggers Leap
21 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...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Penton Hook Island?

Nearby attractions include Penton Hook Marina, Chertsey (5 min walk), Penton Hook Lock, Staines-upon-Thames (6 min walk), Vortex, Chertsey (17 min walk), Rush, Chertsey (18 min walk).

How to get to Penton Hook Island by public transport?

The nearest stations to Penton Hook Island:

Bus

Penton Park Estate • Lines: 446, 456, 593 (7 min walk)
Norlands Lane • Lines: 446, 456, 593 (9 min walk)