Welcome to our Top 10 UK Theme Parks for Families listing. The Theme Parks listed in this Top 10 all offer a great selection of rides and attractions, which are ideal for families. The majority of the parks on this list also offer additional attractions and on-site accommodation. We understand that everyone has their personal favourites. We have based this Top 10 Family Theme Parks in the UK listing on our personal experiences and extensive knowledge of UK Theme Parks.
If you have young children, toddlers, and Primary School Age kids in your group, check out our guide to the best UK theme parks for Children Under 12.
1 – Paultons Park
Paultons Park is probably most well known for being the home of Peppa Pig World. The theme park has a great selection of rides and attractions which are ideal for children, along with a selection of thrilling rides on offer for teenagers too.
With its great mix of rides and attractions, Paultons Park appeals to for all members of the family, from toddlers to teens and grandparents.
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2 – Gulliver’s Theme Parks
Designed especially for families with children aged between the years of 2 and 13. All of the rides and attractions at Gulliver’s Theme Parks are perfect for younger children. If you are a family with younger children then you may also be interested in our guide to the best UK theme parks for Children Under 12.
With four parks in the UK, Gullivers Theme Parks potentially could appear on our list of Top 10 Family Theme Parks in the UK multiple times.
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3 – Chessington World of Adventures Resort
There are some excellent family rides and attractions at Chessington World of Adventures Resort. Appealing to all members of the family is the Mandrill Mayhem roller coaster in the Jumanji section of the park. Theres also a fantastic zoo and SEA LIFE centre for when you want to take a break from the rides.
The Suffolk theme park also has two fantastic on-site hotels. The hotels share a lovely pool and children’s splash zone with views of the animals outside.
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4 – Legoland Windsor Resort
Regardless of whether you are into LEGO, all members of the family from toddlers to grandparents will have a great time at Legoland Windsor Resort.
The park has some great theming and a wealth of family rides and attractions. Do not miss the excellent mini-land which also has a number of fun interactive elements.
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5 – Alton Towers Resort
Families with young children will love the excellent themed CBeebies Land at Alton Towers Resort. The on-site CBeebies Land Hotel is uniquely designed for young families, bursting with music, stories and adventures for little ones to enjoy.
Older children will enjoy attractions like Gangsta Granny and the Runaway Mine train and theres lots of thrilling roller coaster rides for the teenagers in your family. In addition to the theme park, there is a SEA LIFE Aquarium and the excellent Alton Towers Waterpark located in the Splash Landings Hotel.
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6 – Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Families are well catered for at Blackpool Pleasure Beach with a wide range of rides and attractions. Nickelodeon Land located within Blackpool Pleasure Beach is the perfect destination for families with younger children.
Strewn across the Theme Park there are a number of additional family-friendly rides and attractions. One of the biggest plus points at Blackpool Pleasure Beach is that the family-friendly rides are interspersed with the bigger more thrilling rides and roller coasters. The close proximity of the different rides means that families don’t have to split up into separate groups and can spend more time together.
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7 – Drayton Manor
If your children like trains then they will love the fantastic Thomas Land at Drayton Manor. In addition to Thomas Land, Drayton Manor is home to a variety of exciting rides and attractions suitable for all of the family.
Older children will enjoy riding the roller coasters and Maelstrom is a thrilling frisbee ride, perfect for thrill seeking teenagers. There is also a zoo at Drayton Manor Theme Park which is home to over 100 animals.
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8 – Flamingo Land Resort
Flamingo Land Resort in Yorkshire consists of a Theme Park, ย Zoo and Holiday Village all on one site.
Flamingo Land is home to a number of family-friendly rides and attractions from gentle childrens rides to thrilling roller coasters. SIK one of the North Yorkshire theme parks newest roller coasters features a thrilling 10 inversions! The Theme park is also home to UKโs most visited Zoo with a wide variety of animals on show.
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9 – Lightwater Valley Theme Park
Lightwater Valley is home to a large children’s Activity Park. The giant playground is ideal for children to burn off their excess energy. There is a smaller indoor version for rainy days.
A number of other family-friendly rides and attractions are on offer at the theme park with bigger rides like Splash Falls and Waverider appealing to older members of the family.
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10 -Sundown Adventureland
Aimed at children under 10 years of age, Sundown Adventureland is an adventure park with soft play and rides. Sundown Adventureland is also home to an Angry Birds activity area plus a number of children’s play areas and cafes.
Like Gulliver’s Theme Parks, Sundown Adventureland is targeting specifilically at families with younger children. If your family manilny consists of toddlers, and Primary School Age kids then check out our guide to the best UK theme parks for Children Under 12.
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Author: Dan
I am passionate about Theme Parks and Attractions. I love riding roller coasters and thrill rides. With two young boys I understand how expensive family days out can be and this was one of the main driving forces behind Attractions Near me. My aim is to help you and your friends enjoy some great days out without costing the earth. Thanks for reading and have a great time - Regards Dan
