District3 LIVE performance plus meet and greet 11th May

Themed Roller Disco Nights 24th-28th May

Comedy Night 8th June

Limited early bird tickets on sale now for £5!

There’s fun for all the family even when the rides stop running at the Nation’s Thrill Capital, THORPE PARK.

DISTRICT3 – SATURDAY 11TH MAY

X Factor mega-stars District3 will kick off a season of summer evening entertainment at the Nation’s Thrill Capital THORPE PARK, with an exclusive LIVE performance on 11th May. Fans of the band will also get the chance to meet the boys and even get a photo with them once they have performed!

ROLLER DISCO NIGHTS – FRIDAY 24TH TO TUESDAY 28TH MAY

Get your skates on this May half term as THORPE PARK presents themed roller disco nights. Live DJ’s will get the party going and there will be prizes for the best fancy dress. Themed nights include ‘School Disco’ on 24th May and ‘Back to the 80s’ on 26th May.

COMEDY NIGHT – SATURDAY 8TH JUNE

In June THORPE PARK will open its doors to some of the UK’s newest comedy talent, with a night of comedy gold from the likes of Mat Ricardo, who you might recognise from The Jonathan Ross Show, Barbara Nice and the award-winning Incredible Hula Boy!

UN-MISSABLE EVENTS FROM AS LITTLE AS £5

Gates open for District3 and the Roller Disco Nights at 7pm, and for the Comedy Night at 8pm, giving visitors time to get some food at the Park before the fun begins. Early bird tickets can be purchased for just £5 from THORPEPARK.com*. Book early to avoid disappointment.

THE CRASH PAD GUESTS GET IN FOR FREE!

You don’t need to have spent the day at THORPE PARK to join in, yet with some of Europe’s most exhilarating rides and attractions and, new for 2013, The Crash Pad, the ultimate overnight stay, visitors can have a mini break at the Park and soak up everything it has to offer. Book your stay at The Crash Pad now from just £64pp, including 2 days Park entry, overnight accommodation, evening entertainment and breakfast.

*for a limited period only

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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.

· 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.