30 Apr 2013
The nation’s Thrill Capital, THORPE PARK, is offering visitors 30% off the ultimate overnight stay in The Crash Pad – the Park’s first on-site accommodation – on Mondays to Thursdays throughout May and June*. Rooms will be from £48.50 per person, per night based on 4 people sharing – that’s less than tickets for TWO days on Park!
With 25 thrilling rides and attractions in its back garden – including a new backwards twist to the UK’s first winged rollercoaster THE SWARM and newly resigned X rollercoaster with new lower height restriction – The Crash Pad is the perfect place for up-for-it families and groups of mates to crash after an action packed day at the Park, catapulting guests from dream to scream in less than 60 seconds.
- Visit www.THORPEPARK.com/crashpadcall 0871 663 1673 for enquiries
- Evening entertainment, breakfast and TWO days at the Park are included in the price of your stay at The Crash Pad
- Prices from £48.50 per person, per night based on 4 people sharing – less than 2 days of Park tickets.
- THORPE PARK, Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8PN
- Nearest station: Staines (30mins from Waterloo)
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* Visitors should check THORPEPARK.com for further details. Offer available only on The Crash Pad booking from Monday to Thursday in May and June. Bookings subject to availability.
For further information contact Claudia Parker at freerange communications on Claudia@freerange.eu or call 0207 402 9966, or contact 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.
- Advance online booking rates: From £25.20+VAT adults, from £19.60+VAT 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
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- 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 98 attractions, eight hotels/three holiday villages in 22 countries and across four continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its 54 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and more than 21,000 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 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.