{"id":6055,"date":"2020-04-24T10:30:35","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T10:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/?p=6055"},"modified":"2025-06-12T19:49:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T19:49:38","slug":"top-10-theme-parks-amusement-parks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/?p=6055","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Theme Parks \/ Amusement Parks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here\u2019s my top 10 theme parks but please bear in mind we haven’t visited many. We\u2019d love to hear your top 10 as well.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

10. LEGOLAND Windsor<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n

This list was hard to do. But coming in at 10th spot is LEGOLAND Windsor. A park which I personally adore and is homed to some of my ultimate guilty pleasures. The constant increase of investment has impacted our thoughts hugely as well.\u00a0\"\"<\/p>\n

9. Drayton Manor:<\/u><\/b><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s my local and one of the prettiest parks in the UK. The pride they\u2019ve taken in ensure existing attractions look fab is something I love a lot. The likes of The Haunting is prime example of what I\u2019ve just said above. This park has some incredible rides and some of which are unique & treasures to the UK.\"\"<\/p>\n

8. Walt Disney Studios:<\/u><\/h2>\n

During our visit there was a lot of work happening which is very exciting for the future but also meant we didn’t have the full park experience. So from what we got to experience it\u2019s a lovely little park. It is also home to our favourite ride of all time too.\"\"<\/p>\n

7. Thorpe Park:<\/u><\/h2>\n

I\u2019ve struggled to acknowledge where in this list Thorpe Park would sit. With recent losses like Slammer & X I feel the factors I once loved about the park have gone. Therefore I\u2019ve found pooping Thorpe here is comfortable for me. I personally can\u2019t wait to see what future investments are in store and hopefully whatever there\u2019ll be will re-gain my love for the park.\"\"<\/p>\n

6. Chessington World of Adventures;<\/u><\/h2>\n

It really is a wholesome park. The family atmosphere is something I love when it comes down to theme parks. It often feels as if there\u2019s always something new happening. Not to forget it has some stunning rollercoasters like Vampire & Dragons Fury.\"\"<\/p>\n

5. Paultons Park:<\/u><\/b><\/h2>\n

Another beautiful UK theme park with some gorgeously themed rides & attractions. The way they theme their rollercoasters amazes me. Not to forget they have their brand new area set to open in \u00a02021 is incredibly exciting.\"\"<\/p>\n

4. PortAventura World:<\/u><\/h2>\n

I always refer to here as Blackpool Pleasure Beach in the sun, as it kind of has the same atmosphere in my opinion. But it\u2019s a fab park and one which we hope to head out to again some day soon.\"\"<\/p>\n

3. Blackpool Pleasure Beach:<\/u><\/h2>\n

My longest visited park besides Drayton Manor. I\u2019ve been loving Pleasure Beach for 11 years now. Watching the changes happen good and bad has made me so in love with the park.\"\"<\/p>\n

2. Alton Towers:<\/u><\/h2>\n

My happiest place in the UK. It\u2019s the place I love to escape to whenever I\u2019ve had a bad week. It\u2019s almost like my therapy and has a homely feeling about it. Not to forget their fab ride line up. I\u2019m so excited to see and experience their brand new area.\"\"<\/p>\n

1. Disneyland Paris:<\/u><\/h2>\n

The happiest and most incredible park I\u2019ve visited. It\u2019s the king of so much theming, dark rides & atmosphere. It\u2019s a place which will forever hold a special place in my heart as it\u2019s the place I got engaged to the love of my life. I\u2019ve never been so happy like I was at this park.\"\"<\/p>\n

What is your top 10? Let us know!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s my top 10 theme parks but please bear in mind we haven’t visited many. We\u2019d love to hear your top 10 as well. 10. LEGOLAND Windsor This list was hard to do. But coming in at 10th spot is LEGOLAND Windsor. A park which I personally adore and is homed to some of my ultimate guilty pleasures. The constant increase of investment has impacted our thoughts hugely as well.\u00a0 9. Drayton Manor: It\u2019s my local and one of the prettiest parks in the UK. The pride they\u2019ve taken in ensure existing attractions look fab is something I love a lot. The likes of The Haunting is prime example of what I\u2019ve just said above. This park has some incredible rides and some of which are unique & treasures to the UK. 8. Walt Disney Studios: During our visit there was a lot of work happening which is very exciting for the future but also meant we didn’t have the full park experience. So from what we got to experience it\u2019s a lovely little park. It is also home to our favourite ride of all time too. 7. Thorpe Park: I\u2019ve struggled to acknowledge where in this list Thorpe Park would sit. With recent losses like Slammer & X I feel the factors I once loved about the park have gone. Therefore I\u2019ve found pooping Thorpe here is comfortable for me. I personally can\u2019t wait to see what future investments are in store and hopefully whatever there\u2019ll be will re-gain my love for the park. 6. Chessington World of Adventures; It really is a wholesome park. The family atmosphere is something I love when it comes down to theme parks. It often feels as if there\u2019s always something new happening. Not to forget it has some stunning rollercoasters like Vampire & Dragons Fury. 5. Paultons Park: Another beautiful UK theme park with some gorgeously themed rides & attractions. The way they theme their rollercoasters amazes me. Not to forget they have their brand new area set to open in \u00a02021 is incredibly exciting. 4. PortAventura World: I always refer to here as Blackpool Pleasure Beach in the sun, as it kind of has the same atmosphere in my opinion. But it\u2019s a fab park and one which we hope to head out to again some day soon. 3. Blackpool Pleasure Beach: My longest visited park besides Drayton Manor. I\u2019ve been loving Pleasure Beach for 11 years now. Watching the changes happen good and bad has made me so in love with the park. 2. Alton Towers: My happiest place in the UK. It\u2019s the place I love to escape to whenever I\u2019ve had a bad week. It\u2019s almost like my therapy and has a homely feeling about it. Not to forget their fab ride line up. I\u2019m so excited to see and experience their brand new area. 1. Disneyland Paris: The happiest and most incredible park I\u2019ve visited. It\u2019s the king of so much theming, dark rides & atmosphere. It\u2019s a place which will forever hold a special place in my heart as it\u2019s the place I got engaged to the love of my life. I\u2019ve never been so happy like I was at this park. What is your top 10? 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