10 Family Theme Parks that won’t break the bank…one even has free entry for kids!

The study by Outdoor Toys has looked at ticket prices for children across theme parks to unveil which UK theme park is most affordable for kids.

You can find the full research here: 

https://www.outdoortoys.com/blogs/campaigns/uk-best-theme-parks
RankTheme parkLocationChildren Ticket price
1Playland Fun ParkWorcestershire£0.00
2Fantasy IslandIngoldmells, Skegness£15.99
3The Web Adventure ParkYork£17.95
4Alton Towers WaterparkStoke on Trent£18.00
5Woodlands Family Theme ParkDevon£18.70
6LEGOLAND WindsorWindsor, Berkshire£19.00
6Chessington World of AdventuresChessington£19.00
8Camel Creek Family Adventure ParkCornwall£20.00
9BeWILDerwood CheshireCheshire£22.50
10Sundown AdventurelandNottinghamshire£24.00
10Gulliver’s WorldWarrington£24.00

Playland Fun Park, Worcestershire, has been crowned as the most affordable theme park for children in the UK, offering an unbeatable ticket price of £0.00. This budget friendly option has no admission charge, instead, families pay per ride with some starting from as little as £1! Kids can enjoy classic attractions like a carousel and the mini ferris wheel overlooking the park.

Fantasy Island in Ingoldmells, Skegness, is the second most affordable theme park for children in the UK, with a ticket price of £15.99. This park offers great value for families looking for a fantastic day of entertainment without breaking the bank. Here, children can experience exciting rides such as the Dragon’s Claw, a mini roller coaster, and a charming Carousel with beautifully crafted animals.

The Web Adventure Park, York, is ranked as the third most affordable theme park for children in the UK, with a ticket price of £17.95. The park features attractions like the Giant Jungle play area, with slides and climbing frames, and bumper cars, providing affordable fun for all the family.

Further Findings:

  • Alton Towers Resort in Stoke-on-Trent is by far one of the most famous theme parks in the UK, with 7.2 million searches in the last year.
  • Thorpe Park in the village of Thorpe, Surrey, offers the best range of eateries, with 21 across the theme park. 
  • Adventure Island in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, is our top pick for the best theme parks for toddlers, scoring 8.17/10. It boasts 38 rides, including the Crooked House, Kiddi Coaster and train rides. Children’s admission to Adventure Island is free of charge, at a pay as you play rate. 

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