Gates open between 09:30 - 10:00 throughout the year.
Closing times vary between 17:00 - 22:00 throughout the season. Please check before you visit.

THORPE PARK is situated between junctions 11 and 13* of the M25. (*Note: Access from Junction 12 of the M25 is not possible).

THORPE PARK
Staines Road
Chertsey
Surrey
KT16 8PN

By Car:
THORPE PARK is within easy reach of London. From the M25 take junctions 11 or 13* and follow signs via A320 to THORPE PARK. Car parking is free. If you require detailed directions we recommend using the RAC' s free on-line Route Planner. This service provides a map and detailed direction traffic news via e-mail on the day of your trip. Simply follow the RAC link below, fill in your postcode and ours, which is KT16 8PN and away you go.

By Train:
Regular South West trains run from Waterloo direct to Staines. The 950 shuttle link operates from Staines station to the Park running every half hour. Trains also run regularly from Reading and Guildford to Staines Station. An alternative route is available to Chertsey Station (2 trains an hour to Chertsey from Waterloo via Staines except on Sundays when there is one an hour) then catch either 451 bus from stop marked B on the Eastworth Road, or 446 at stop D 2 minutes away (out of the station forecourt turn left and across the traffic lights) journey time 5 minutes with 4 buses per hour on each route except on Sundays one every 2 hours.

By Bus:
Staines Bus station is a 5 minute walk from the railway station. Buses depart from Stand 2.

By Coach:
There is a coach service from Victoria to Staines.

Buggies & Wheelchairs: Limited number of wheelchairs and buggies are available in the Treasure Trove Shop located in Atlantis, on a first come first served basis – please note a maximum hire charge of £10 applies and a refundable deposit of £30 is required. Wheelchairs can be reserved in advance from Guest Services (0870 444 44 66).

Medical Centre: Manned by qualified staff located in the lower level of Atlantis.

Guest Services: For information, general enquiries and Lost and Found, we will be happy to assist. Wristbands will be made available for Guests with disabilities to qualify for easy access onto the rides. Proof of disability may be required.

Lockers: Please note that bags and loose articles are not permitted on certain rides and, if left unattended, are left at the sole risk of the owner. For your benefit we have provided lockers for personal belongings in the lower level of Port Atlantis, Colossus and Nemesis Inferno.

Every theme park is different but here are some generic tips to help with your visit, whichever theme park you are going to:

 

• Buy your tickets online before you go so you don’t have to worry about queuing when you get there!
• Make sure you understand what your ticket includes before you book, as the tickets might have certain restrictions.
• If you can, pick a good time of the year to travel: think about the weather, number of visitors, special events or firework nights.  
• Get to the theme parks early to avoid too much overcrowding and queuing at the rides and water parks.
• Try going on the most popular rides at lunch or later in the day, when everyone else has already been.
• Try not to eat too many hot dogs before you go on the biggest ride of the park!
• Bring snacks and drinks, this will help you save money when it’s a long day and you or your kids need refreshments.
• Meeting point: always arrange one, as someone is bound to get lost if it’s a large park and it’s busy!
• This is common sense, but remember to buy gifts and merchandise at the end of the day so you’re not carrying everything around with you.
• Normally there are lockers too if you have any other items you want to get rid of at the beginning of the day.