YODEL IF YOU WANT TO GO FASTER - SAY HALLO TO OKTOBERFEST AT THORPE PARK!
- Monday August 24th 2020
- Michael
Ready, set, gehen! NEW for 2020, THORPE PARK Resort has announced the launch of an Oktoberfest event like no other.
Featuring all your Thorpe Park favourites with a brilliantly Bavarian boost, the resort like no other is inviting guests to dust off their lederhosen, tuck into classic German delights and chill out with a cold Stein of traditional Oktoberfest beer, all whilst soaking up the best of Bavaria on the Island.
Running from the 7th September to the 4th October, Thorpe Park’s Oktoberfest is live for a limited time only, so get set to yodel if you want to go faster on some of Europe’s most thrilling rides!
Guests visiting the Resort for the Oktoberfest celebrations can expect:
- Brilliant Bavarian ride enhancements across Stealth, Detonator, Nemesis Inferno, Rumba Rapids and more…
- Delicious Oktoberfest food and drink offerings, including currywurst pizza, pretzels, and traditional beer
- Reusable Oktoberfest branded Steins
- Oktoberfest branded t-shirt, mugs, and pin badge available to purchase on site
- A fun Oktoberfest soundtrack
- Additional German breakfast offering for those staying at Thorpe Shark Cabins
And for guests visiting on Fridays or Saturdays, there will even be a roaming Oompah band on site to deliver the best of Bavarian beats!
With intense coaster action and exhilarating experiences, the Resort is a must-visit for those looking to embark on an incredible, adrenaline-fuelled adventure with friends and family. Get hearts racing with excitement once again as you speed, twist, sweep and soar on some of Europe’s most thrilling coasters!
Awarded the VisitEngland ‘We’re Good to Go’ industry charter mark, meaning Thorpe Park meets the Government and public health guidance on COVID-19 and that all the required health and safety processes are in place to safely reopen, guests are now able to safely enjoy thrilling rides, attractions and live experiences with stringent safety measures in place, including limited capacity and pre-booked ticket entry only.
Temperature checks for all guests upon arrival, clear markers and signs in place to allow for social distancing within all queues- from the entrance to rides, toilets and dining- all guests will be easily able to keep a safe distance from one another. The capacity limits across the Resort have also been reduced to help maximise space available for social distancing, and guests will all be encouraged to use cards rather than cash. Hand sanitising stations are also located throughout the Resort.
So, raise a Stein, don’t forget your mask[i], and join us as we celebrate an Oktoberfest like no other!
Visit www.thorpepark.com for more information and to book tickets. Ticket prices as follows, Sunday – Thursday: £39, Friday – Saturday: £42, Monday – Sunday Passholder pre-book: £1.
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For more information please contact:
01494 413170
Notes to Editors
About Thorpe Park Resort
Take on the towering skyline of Thorpe Park Resort with seven thrilling coasters with a combined height of over 650ft. Brace yourself against an average of 4.5gs per coaster and get ready to twist and turn through 22 inversions all at Thorpe Park Resort, Europe’s most intense theme park experience.
It is essential that all tickets are pre-booked in advance on our website to ensure you guarantee your entry to the most thrilling amount of fun you’ll have this year. www.thorpepark.com
Getting to Thorpe Park Resort
Thorpe Park Resort, Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8PN
Train: Staines Station is just 32 minutes direct from London Waterloo
Bus: On open days a shuttle bus runs between Staines Station and Thorpe Park Resort every 15 minutes. Alternatively, both the 950 and 951 buses get you right up to the gates.
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Thorpe Shark Cabins
Upgrade your thrills and enjoy staying on the Island like no other for longer with a jawesome short break at the Thorpe Shark Cabins – a hotel like no other! The unique hotel situated on the Thorpe
Park Resort Island features bite-sized rooms that sleep up-to four in a stunning waterfront location, only a fin away from Europe’s most thrilling coasters. After a thrill-packed day on Resort, Thorpe Shark Cabins are guaranteed to give even the most excitable sleeper a great night’s rest in smartly designed cabin-sized rooms.
For more information visit www.THORPEBREAKS.co.uk
About Merlin Entertainments
Merlin Entertainments is a global leader in location-based, family entertainment. As Europe's Number 1 and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 130 attractions, 20 hotels and 6 holiday villages in 25 countries and across 4 continents. Merlin’s purpose is to deliver memorable experiences to its 67 million guests around the world, through its iconic brands and multiple attraction formats, and the commitment and passion of its c.28,000 employees (peak season).
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[i] Guests over the age of 11* will be required to wear a face covering/mask in order to go on a number of rides and rollercoasters and within any indoor space including queues, giftshops, indoor rides and indoor attractions. Children under 11, people with certain health conditions and people with a disability are exempt. Please see our website for more information.
