Theme Park Blog

• Tuesday December 18^th 2018
• Michael

Are You Ready for Christmas?

Horrifyingly, there is one week to go before Christmas. Are you ready?

• Tuesday December 11^th 2018
• Michael

Introducing: Stephanie Campion

We bumped into Stephanie Campion, a Health and Safety Advisor at THORPE PARK. Steph and the rest of the H&S team are busy all year round making sure we are as safe as possible. She talked us through the role of Health and Safety at the Resort and where it rates in importance to us.

• Tuesday December 4^th 2018
• Michael

Theme Park Christmas Traditions

Christmas isn’t just about the presents and the food, it’s about the traditions that we make and share with our family and friends. Have a look at some of our tips for some Christmas traditions that every theme park enthusiast can enjoy

• Tuesday November 27^th 2018
• Michael

5 Reasons why the THORPE PARK Season Pass is the Perfect Christmas Gift

This Christmas, give the ULTIMATE gift to the thrill seeker in your life...

• Tuesday November 20^th 2018
• Michael

Introducing: John Burton

Dreaming up, designing and building a Theme Park attraction is often a long, intricate process that requires many people and departments. We sat down with Merlin Creative Lead for Resort Theme Parks, John Burton to talk about working in the industry and the birth of new attractions…

• Tuesday November 13^th 2018
• Michael

Do Theme Parks Hibernate Over Winter?

So the gates have closed here at THORPE PARK Resort until March 2019 (although We do still get the odd guest arrive at around 9am asking if we’re open (please, please, PLEASE check the website before any visit, guys!)).

Is that it though? Do we just sit and twiddle our thumbs during these long, grey days? Why do theme parks have closed seasons and what happens during that time? We’re glad you asked!

• Tuesday November 6^th 2018
• Michael

Thank You for an AMAZING 2018 Season!!!

Well…that’s it for another year. We know! We would say ‘time flies’ but it doesn’t, it stays at a constant rate and is actually a man-made concept, but that’s not important. What is important is that it seems like only yesterday we opened our gates for 2018. As the evenings become longer and the temperature drops, let’s grab a hot chocolate and reminisce about this fantastic season past.

• Wednesday August 29^th 2018
• Michael

A Job Like No Other

Have you ever been to a theme park and thought…’I’d love to work here!’? Well today is your lucky day because THORPE PARK Resort are hiring!

• Tuesday August 21^st 2018
• Mike

This Bank Holiday weekend, life’s a beach…

All this week, get entry to The Island Like No Other for £27.50...

• Tuesday August 14^th 2018
• Mike

Coaster King of Thorpe Park 2018

The 16th of August is National Roller Coaster Day and one of our iconic coasters will be crowned the coaster King of THORPE PARK Resort. Which one, is up to you…

• Tuesday August 7^th 2018
• Mike

How to Survive 12 Hours at Thorpe Park

For most people, 12 hours in a theme park is a dream come true! Hour after hour of thrills, chills and laughs.

Others aren’t that fussed. Those people are wrong and you shouldn’t be friends with them…

• Tuesday July 31^st 2018
• Mike

Love Island Lates has Landed!!!

With the help of some of the stars of the reality phenomenon, we launched Love Island Lates, the UK’s only authentic Love Island experience....