One of England's best theme parks, Thorpe Park has something for all the family and is easily reached by coach or car from Sunbury Court. The park is broken into various sections which include exciting rollercoaster rides for all ranges of children, a railway, a waterway, 4D Pirates and a farmyard. The biggest attraction this year is the Tidal Wave ride which is big-time scarey.

Tidal Wave - Europe's highest water ride - sets an awesomely wet new standard for white knuckle rides in Europe. The action takes place in a spectacularly themed New England fishing village which has been devastated by a huge wall of water and is about to experience a freak second hit... Riders, waiting to be evacuated from the disaster scene, will 'live through' the experience of a mega wave strike that'll plunge them a heart-pumping and buttock clenching, 85ft through the water!!!

Thorpe Farm is a 1930s traditional working farmyard where children can see, and safely touch, many different breeds of sheep, pigs, cows and goats.

Canada Creek - boasts the exciting Logger's Leap and Calgary Stampede rides. For younger adventurers there's Rocky Express and Trapper's Trail, and there's a train to catch at Canada Creek Railway Station. A blue and yellow 'old west' style locomotive, with a traditional tender and cowcatcher, provides transport on The Canada Creek Railway. Trains shuttle to and from Thorpe Farm, taking a scenic trip through the Rockies at Canada Creek.

Neptunes Kingdom - Stretching from the Entrance Bridge to Amity Cove, Neptune's Kingdom is fun for all the family. The zone's numerous attractions include, Depth Charge, Wet! Wet! Wet!, and more.

Ranger County - Set in a tropical Afircan Bush, Ranger County has rides including: Chief Ranger's Carousel, Mr Monkey's Banana Ride and Miss Hippo's Fungle Safari.

Central Park - At the centre of the park lies a mix of exciting rides and relaxing experiences. Here you can find everything from the "sense-sational" Pirates 4-D to the white waters of Thunder River.

Getting To Thorpe Park
Road - Thorpe Park is within easy reach of London, being sited between junctions 11 or 13* of the M25. If you require detailed directions we recommend using the RAC's free on-line Route Planner. This service provides detailed directions, a map, and traffic news via e-mail on the day of your trip. Simply follow the RAC link below, fill in your postcode and ours (KT16 8PN), and away you go. RAC Route Planner: www.rac.co.uk/services/routeplanner/
*Access from Junction 12 is not possible.
Train - Travel with South West Trains to Staines station. It's quick and easy with up to six trains an hour from London Waterloo and Clapham Junction. Direct services also call at Richmond. Call 08457 48 49 50 or check Railtrack's on-line timetable for more details.
Buses to the park leave regularly from both outside the station and the bus station (a short walk away). The bus journey takes 10-15 minutes and return fares are £2.10 for adults and £1.05 for children (5-15 years inclusive). Railtrack's On-line Timetable:Timetable
Catch number 426/436 bus from Woking, number 437 bus from Heathrow, or a number 551/561 bus from Staines. There is also a coach service from Victoria, London. Call 01737 22 3000 for details of our local bus services.

More Information
Check out Thorpe Parks website and download their official park map in .pdf format (you will need the free Acrobat Reader).

Chessington World Of Aventure
In a similar vein, but on a smaller scale Chessington is well worth a look. It is another big family orientated site with rides and fun things to see and do, including Beanoland - with the old favourite Dennis the Menace from the comic. Check out their website here:
Chessington World of Adventure

Getting To Chessington World Of Aventure
Rail: Travel with South West Trains to Chessington South station. There are two trains an hour (Monday to Saturday and every Sunday from the 23rd April until 17th September 2000) from Waterloo, also calling at Vauxhall, Clapham Junction and Wimbledon. The park is just a short walk from the station.
Road: Just 2 miles from both the A3 and the M25 (J9 and J10). From the South take M25 J9. From the North take M25 J10. From London take the A3 to Hook - Chessington is signposted on the A243. Car parking is free.