THORPE PARK Resort will be the place to be this Easter for thrill fans of all ages with the very first Angry Birds Easter Egg Hunt taking place every day over the choc-tastic period – from Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April 2014.

To take part in THE BIG EASTER at the nation's most 'Eggs-hilarating' theme park, you have to solve THE BIG EASTER egg hunt clues and find the Angry Birds characters nesting across the Park to win one of 20,000 chocolate Easter eggs – some of which have extra hidden prizes. Plus for one lucky winner – discover a Golden Egg ticket and win front row seats to the world premiere screening of the new ANGRY BIRDS 4D experience landing in ANGRY BIRDS LAND at THORPE PARK Resort this May.

Strap on your safety goggles and prepare to be amazed by the thrilling world of science as the Brainiac Live! Team put the bang into THE BIG EASTER. Based on the multi-award winning TV and West End show, don't miss these explosive live performances as the fearless team brave the things you're too scared to try. Do NOT try this at home.
With over 30 thrilling rides, attractions and live events to enjoy, THORPE PARK Resort is the must do destination this Easter for thrill and chill seeking families and friends.
After a thrill-packed day – why not stay over at the new THORPE SHARK Hotel – opening 4 April 2014. The new look Hotel is situated on the 'THORPE PARK Resort Island' and features 90 shark-tastic rooms only a fin away from iconic world class rollercoasters and a perfect base to explore the Resort.

For more information visit THORPEPARK.com

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Alternatively email press.office@thorpe-park.co.uk or call 01932 577130

About THORPE PARK Resort
With over 30 thrilling rides, attractions and live events to enjoy, THORPE PARK Resort is the 'must do' destination for thrill and chill seeking families and friends – located just 10 miles from Greater London. NEW for 2014, fans can experience ANGRY BIRDS Land and 4D experience before settling down for a night in the Resort's uniquely themed accommodation, situated in the heart of the action. Brave iconic rides such as the UK's first winged rollercoaster THE SWARM, SAW – The Ride, the world's first horror movie themed rollercoaster, STEALTH, one of Europe's fastest and tallest roller coasters and COLOSSUS, the world's first ten inversion rollercoaster, as well as attractions such as RUSH, the world's largest Speed Swing and SLAMMER, Europe's first Sky Swat. Younger theme park fans can grab their adrenaline apprenticeship as they ride on a wave of light and sound on junior coaster X, before enjoying rides like the gravity defying ZODIAC and magic carpet ride QUANTUM. There are also FIVE water rides to excite the whole family, including the ultimate super-soaker TIDAL WAVE, STORM SURGE and LOGGER'S LEAP.

THORPE PARK Resort is open for the full season from 20 March to 9 November 2014. Visit THORPEPARK.com for more information

Advance online booking rates available from £24.99 adults, £19.99 children (under 12 years) – over 40% saving when you book 2 days in advance

For year-round group savings and benefits, including free group leader tickets, go to Merlin Groups (merlingroups.com). Group sizes start at just 10 people and bookings can be made online or by calling 0871 663 1673 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras)

Fastrack tickets, VIP experiences and special event offers are available online when booking in advance at THORPEPARK.com
Height restrictions apply on certain rides

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Nearest Train Station: Staines – just 32 minutes from London Waterloo
Buses: 950 shuttle link between Staines Station and THORPE PARK Resort runs every 12 – 15 minutes
THORPE PARK Resort – Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8PN
ANGRY BIRDS LAND PREMIERE TICKETS COMPETITION – full T&Cs online at THORPEPARK.COM

About MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS PLC

MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS plc is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment. Europe's Number 1 and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 100 attractions, 10 hotels/3 holiday villages in 22 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its almost 60 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 Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park Resort, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, 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.