Location: Southend-on-Sea, England Years Active: 1976 – Active Adventure Island UK isn’t your standard theme park. It’s pure British seaside fun, a bit rough around the edges, and definitely loud. This place has been around since 1976, and it still pulls in the crowds. Expect thrilling coasters like the infamous Rage and gentler rides for…
Location: Worcestershire, England Years Active: 1973 – Active Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Worcestershire, England, the West Midland Safari Park stands as a captivating testament to the harmonious coexistence of wildlife and entertainment. Established on April 17, 1973, this remarkable theme park beckons visitors from far and wide to embark on a thrilling journey…
Location: Chertsey, Surrey England Years Active: 1979 – Active Thorpe Park Resort, nestled in the charming town of Chertsey in Surrey, England, stands as a thrilling testament to the world of amusement and entertainment. Since its grand opening on May 24, 1979, this iconic theme park has been a beacon of exhilaration for locals and tourists…
Location: Derbyshire, England Years Active: 1987 – 2007 The American Adventure was a theme park in Derbyshire, England, quite close to both Nottingham and Derby on the edge of Ilkeston. The park for many years had a number of large white-knuckle attractions, but in 2005 was re-themed as a ‘family’ park aimed at the under-14 market. In January 2007, the owners announced that it would not reopen…
Location: Lowestoft, England Years Active: 1983 – Active Pleasurewood Hills is a theme park on a 59-acre site between Corton and Gunton, near Lowestoft, Suffolk. Pleasurewood Hills Map 2025 The most significant Pleasurewood Hills Map 2025 update is the transformation of the Wipeout roller coaster into Wipeout 2.0, featuring a full repaint, a new operating system, and new lap bar restraints…
Location: Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire England Years Active: 1993 – 2016 Pleasure Island Family Theme Park was a theme park in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, England. It was commonly known as Pleasure Island. The park opened on 27 May 1993. It was originally a subsidiary of Flamingo Land Ltd. Pleasure Island became independent of Flamingo Land in May 2010 and was owned and operated by DewarSavile…
Location: Ripon, England Years Active: 1969 – Active Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park is a theme park in North Stainley, North Yorkshire, England. The park is home to Europe’s longest roller coaster, The Ultimate. Lightwater Valley was founded by Robert Staveley in 1969, and is now owned and operated by The Brighton Pier Group, having been purchased by them for £5…
Location: Windsor, Berkshire England Years Active: 1996 – Active Legoland Windsor Resort, nestled in the picturesque town of Windsor, England, is a captivating theme park that transports visitors to a world of boundless imagination and creativity. Located just a stone’s throw away from the historic Windsor Castle, this enchanting amusement park opened its doors to the…
Location: Warrington, England Years Active: 1978 – Active Gulliver’s World is a theme park located in Warrington, England. It consists of themed areas Land, Gully Town, and Safari Kingdom. The park’s attractions were designed for children between the ages of 2 and 13. Splash Zone and Blast Arena are two indoor attractions located next to the…
Location: Lancashire, England Years Active: 1909 – 1999 Frontierland Western Theme Park was a theme park in Morecambe, Lancashire, England, situated on Marine Road West, which operated from 1906 to November 1999, with a final year consisting of only traveling rides in 2000. Frontierland originally operated as West End Amusement Park, Fun City, and Morecambe Pleasure…
