UK thrill parks
- Thorpe Park (Surrey): built around big thrill rides.
- Alton Towers (Staffordshire): famous coasters plus areas for little ones.
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach (Lancashire): historic wooden coasters and big modern rides.
See all theme parks and the Merlin pass.
Europe and the US
- Phantasialand (Germany) and Europa-Park (Germany) for richly themed coasters.
- PortAventura (Spain), including Ferrari Land.
- Cedar Point (Ohio), a legendary coaster park, and Universal Orlando for themed thrills.
Read Europe’s best theme parks.
Height rules and safety
Every ride has a minimum height (and some a maximum). They’re strict, so measure before you go and check the park’s ride guide. People with certain medical conditions are often advised not to ride intense coasters: read the signs at each ride.
Queue hacks
Arrive before opening, use single rider lines and save the big ride for the last hour too. More in theme park queue tips.
Last updated: 14 October 2026
