Enjoy a fun day out at Alton Towers, the UK's most popular theme park with lots of great rides, including the six biggest roller coasters.

• Open every day from the 21st of March until the 8th of November.

• First admission is at 9.30 am, with rides opening at 10 am.

• Usually closed between 5 pm and 6 pm.

Gate Price             Online Price

Adult            £58.80                  £50.28

Child            £52.80                  £44.88

As the UK's most exciting theme park, Thorpe Park is perfect for an exciting family day out. Great rides include Slammer and Tidal Wave alongside fantastic roller coasters.

• Open every day from the 12th of March until the 8th of November.

• First admission is at 10 am.

• Usually closed between 5 pm and 7 pm.

Gate Price             Online Price

Adult            £56.00                  £49.78

Child             £51.00                  £49.78

As the UK's largest family owned theme park, Drayton Manor is home to a lot of exciting attractions with roller coasters, zoo and Thomas Land.

Gate Price             Online Price

Adult              £36.00                  £27.75

Child             £5.00                   £5.00

• Open most days from the 21st of March until the 1st of November.

• First admission is at 9.30 am, with rides from 10.30 am, and closing time is usually 5 pm.

Chessington World of Adventures Resort is the UK's greatest family theme park. A fantastic day out with a great mix of rides. Chessington Zoo has lots of animals plus a Sea Life Centre.

• Open every day from the 18th of March until the 2nd of November.

• First admission is at 10 am.

• Closing times are usually between 5 pm and 7 pm.

Gate Price            Online Price

Adult            £52.00               £46.22

Child             £48.00                £42.67

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