Theme Park season is about to begin!

Published: 5th February 2023

Theme parks

Calling all thrillseekers! Theme park season is upon us… are you ready for an adrenaline-pumping experience at the top 4 theme park attractions in the UK?

We’ve put together a list of the most popular parks and the exciting events they have going on this year. Now all you have to do is gather your friends and family, book a coach and enjoy door-to-door travel to your favourite rides and attractions.

Alton Towers

Reopening 18th March
Staffordshire, ST10 4DB

Running at full capacity from 19th March, Alton Towers Resort is the ultimate theme park destination for well…everyone!

The resort features a Theme park, Water park, Spa, Mini golf and hotel complex and the attractions are endless. So if rides aren’t your thing, the Water park, Spa and mini-golf are sure to keep you entertained.

Some of the park’s most exciting attractions…

  • CBeebies Land - Big Fun Show Time, Sensory Garden, Peter Rabbit Hippity Hop and meeting all the CBeebies characters like Postman Pat, Charlie and Lola, and Hey Duggee.
  • Theme Park - Wickerman, Dungeons, Nemesis, The Smiler, Oblivion
  • Water Resort - Master Blaster, Rush ‘n’ Rampage and Flash floods

2023 Alton Tower’s events to look out for…

  • 17th April - 7th May, Festival of thrills
  • 20th May - 18th June, Mardi Gras
  • 9th September - 1st October, Oktoberfest
  • 7th - 8th, 13th - 31st October, Scarefest
  • 3rd - 5th November, Fireworks
  • 24th November - 30th December, Christmas

For all you daring people out there that love thrill rides - you can save up to 20% off when you buy your tickets alongside coach hire with us!

What are you waiting for? Let’s go!

Chessington World of Adventure

Reopening 23rd March 2023
Chessington, KT9 2NE

Looking for a well-rounded day out for you and your group? Chessington World of Adventures Resort is the perfect solution!

With a Theme park, Zoo and SEA LIFE aquarium, there really is fun for all ages.

Some of the park’s most thrilling attractions include; Croc drop, Vampire, Dragon’s Fury, Zufari: Ride into Africa, Rattlesnake, Kobra and many more…

2022 Chessington World of Adventures events to look out for…

  • Jan - March (selected dates), Zootastic Weekends
  • 13th - 17th February, Zootastic Half Term
  • 1st - 16th April, Easter
  • 27th May - 25th June, Mardi Grrra!
  • 31st July - 3rd September, Wilderfest
  • 14th - 30th October, Howl ’o’ ween
  • 25th November - 30th December, Winter’s Tail

Did you know you can save up to 25% on entry-day tickets alongside coach travel with us? Want to know more? 

Legoland Windsor 

Reopening 17th March
Windsor, SL4 4AY

Known as the UK’s favourite kids theme park, Legoland Windsor resort is the perfect destination for all of the lego-lovers in your life.

Build awesome family memories on attractions such as the light of the Sky Lion, The dragon, Lego NINJAGO THe Ride, Deep Sea Adventure and NEW attraction The Brick!

2023 Legoland Windsor events to look out for…

  • 11th February - 5th March, Brick Week
  • 28th September - 5th November, Brick or Treat
  • Selected days in November and December, Legoland at Christmas

Save up to 35% off entry tickets with coach hire with National Express Transport Solutions! Yes, you read that right - check it out for more information!

Thorpe Park 

 

The Thorpe Park Resort will be reopening its gates again for 2023 on Friday 24th March! With over 30 rides, live events and attractions to choose from inside the Resort, there’s a whole host of thrilling family fun awaiting you and your group.

Some of the park’s most famous rides include; Saw Ride, Tidal Wave, Nemesis Inferno, Colossus, Swarm and of course the UK's faster roller coaster; Stealth.

We can’t forget family favourites such as ANGRY BIRDS LAND with 4D Experience and dodgems.

2022 Thorpe Park events to look out for…

  • 18th May - 11th June, Mardi Gras
  • 21st July - 28th August, Carnival
  • 8th- 1st October, Oktoberfest
  • 6th -31st October, Fright Nights

Visit our Thorpe Park page to read more about the amazing discount of up to 35% off entry tickets when you book coach hire to the main attraction! Entry tickets plus transport all-in-one - what more could you ask for?!

Not long left!

With fun for all ages, this year’s reopenings are set to be the most exciting yet and heading to the UK’s popular theme parks just got easier!

Simply submit a coach hire enquiry through our website or if you would prefer to speak to our experts, call us on 03301 358 469 or email nxts-sales@nationalexpress.com.

It’s not just theme parks, we provide coach hire for all events and occasions. Want to find out more? Click here to discover what our customers say about us.

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