Bank Holiday Monday 6 May 2013

Half term 27 – 31 May inc Bank Holiday Monday 27 May 2013

The whole family can experience an adrenaline rush this May Half Term at the nation’s Thrill Capital, THORPE PARK. Younger adrenaline fans* will be able to ‘cut their coaster teeth’ on the Park’s redesigned X rollercoaster while older thrill seekers** can ‘brave it backwards’ on THE SWARM, the UK’s first winged rollercoaster. PLUS there’s some of the best theme park rides this side of Florida, five water rides and the Park’s new onsite accommodation, The Crash Pad.

Thrill seekers of all ages can ride on a wave of light and sound on X, an evolution of THORPE PARK’s popular X: No Way Out indoor rollercoaster. With a new lower height restriction of just 1m the junior coaster offers a thrilling, illuminated ride through dynamic coloured lighting and dance music.

Junior thrill seekers can enjoy rides like the gravity defying Zodiac and manic carpet ride of Quantum, plus with the weather warming up, five super-soaking water rides, including Tidal Wave, Storm Surge and the classic Logger’s Leap, will thrill the whole family. And those who have reached the hallowed height of 1.4m can brave the Park’s iconic coasters - THE SWARM, SAW – The Ride, Colossus, Stealth and Nemesis Inferno.

Those wanting to make a mini break out of it, and go from ‘dream to scream’ can stay at THORPE PARK’s new onsite accommodation – The Crash Pad – which opened recently. The cosy rooms, which sleep up to four, are perfect for families and exceptionally good value for money priced from £64 per person including two days at the Park and breakfast.

For more information visit THORPEPARK.com.Book tickets 7 days or more in advance to save 30% - adults from £30.24, children from £23.52 (under 12).

*Younger thrill seekers – at least 1m tall

**Older thrill seekers - at least 1.4m tall

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For further information please contact Claudia on Claudia@freerange.eu or call 020 7402 9966, or the THORPE PARK Press Office on press.office@thorpe-park.co.uk or 01932 577135

Notes to Editors:

As the nation’s Thrill Capital, THORPE PARK is the ‘must do’ destination for adrenaline seekers with over 25 rides and attractions all within 20 miles of Central London. With a core audience of 16 to 34 year olds and ‘up-for-it’ families, THORPE PARK is constantly pushing the boundaries with new rides. With rollercoasters such as THE SWARM (2012), the UK’s first winged rollercoaster, SAW – The Ride (2009), the world’s first horror movie themed rollercoaster, Stealth (2006), one of Europe’s fastest and tallest rollercoasters and Colossus (2002), the world’s first ten inversion rollercoaster, as well as attractions such as Rush (2005), the world’s largest Speed Swing and Slammer (2005), Europe’s first Sky Swat, the Park has been leading the way in the UK when it comes to extreme theme park thrills.

• THORPE PARK is open for the full season from 14 March to 4 November 2013. Visit THORPEPARK.com for more information.
• Main season advance online booking rates: from £30.24 adults, from £23.52 children (under 12) – up to 30% saving when you book online.
• For year-round group savings and benefits, including free group leader tickets, go to Merlin Groups (merlingroups.com). Group sizes start at just7 people and bookings can be made online or by calling 0871 663 1673 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras).
• Height restrictions apply on certain rides.
• Fastrack tickets and special offers are available online when booking in advance on www.THORPEPARK.com.
• Download the THORPE PARK Official iPhone and iPod Touch App for FREE from the App Store.  http://www.THORPEPARK.com/plan-your-visit/thorpe-park-official-app.aspx
• Follow THORPE PARK on Facebook, www.facebook.com/THORPEPARK, Twitter, www.twitter.com/THORPEPARK and YouTube www.youtube.com/wwwTHORPEPARKcom.
• For press information visit www.THORPEPARK.com/press and for high resolution images of THORPE PARK that are available to download free of charge visit www.THORPEPARK.com/imagebank.

MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment, and has seen the most successful and dynamic growth of any company in the sector over the last five years. Europe’s Number 1 and the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 94 attractions, seven hotels/two holiday villages in 21 countries and across four continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its 50 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and more than 20,000 employees. 

Among Merlin’s attractions are  - SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, The EDF Energy London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, THORPE PARK, Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park, WILD LIFE Sydney, Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK, Siam Ocean World and Busan Aquarium.  All brands which are distinctive, challenging and innovative – and which have great potential for growth in the future. Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.