Thorpe Park Resort
Chertsey, Runnymede
A big theme park on former gravel pits beside the M25 near Chertsey, with more than 25 rides including the Hyperia, Stealth, Colossus and Nemesis Inferno coasters and water rides such as Tidal Wave. It suits teenagers and thrill seekers most, though there are gentler family rides too, and the Thorpe Shark Cabins offer overnight stays.
Highlights
- Hyperia, a 236ft roller coaster reaching over 80mph
- Water rides including Tidal Wave and Depth Charge
- Fright Nights Halloween event with scare mazes and shows
- On-site Thorpe Shark Cabins for short breaks
Good to know
- Ride queues close at the published closing time, not before
- If rain stops rides for more than an hour, tickets bought direct include a free return visit
- Train to Staines from London Waterloo, then the 950 Thorpe Park Express bus
- Sat navs sometimes send drivers to Norlands Lane; the main entrance is on Staines Road
Getting there
Thorpe Park Resort, Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8PNParking: Large on-site car park: £14 standard or £20 priority, bookable online or on the day. Coaches and minibuses with 12 or more seats park free. No overnight parking.
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What's on at Thorpe Park Resort
Fright Nights at Thorpe Park
Thorpe Park's Halloween scare event marks its 25th year in 2026 with a new maze, Tenement, alongside returning mazes, scare zones and shows. The rides keep running after dark, including the Hyperia and SAW coasters.
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