Enjoy spectacular sunset thrills this summer as Thorpe Park extends opening hours for first time in six years!

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at Thorpe Park, as this August Bank Holiday weekend, the thrills don't end until the sun goes down… 

On Saturday 24th August and Saturday 31st August, the UK’s most thrilling theme park, Thorpe Park, is extending its opening hours until 9 p.m. to bring you SUNSET RIDES! Get ready to soar through the sky on Thorpe Park’s breathtaking rides, bathed in the glow of golden hour.  

Experience the ultimate rush on the golden Goddess Hyperia*, the UK’s tallest, fastest and most weightless rollercoaster. Hyperia already offers an unparalleled ride, but now you can feel the wind in your hair as you reach speeds of over 80mph, experience weightlessness like never before as you soar through the Fearless Valley and reach record-breaking heights of 236ft, with a stunning summer sunset as the backdrop to the spectacular views of Thorpe Park and beyond. Sunset rides create the chance for a glistening golden moment on Hyperia and to make magical memories you'll cherish forever! 

Once you’ve found your fearless on Hyperia, take a stroll to Big Easy Boulevard and discover a world of fun, thrills and adventure for the whole family to enjoy. Test your mettle on Thorpe Park’s thrilling rollercoasters such Stealth, The Swarm and SAW – The Ride, or chase the summer evening sun on their exhilarating rides such as the spinning sensation, Zodiac, and giant speed swing, Rush. 

And the best part? All this added excitement comes at no extra cost! Thorpe Park’s tickets remain at the same great prices, with pre-booked single day tickets available on www.thorpepark.com from £29 per person** and free tickets for anyone under 1.2m***, making these extended hours unbeatable value for money during the summer holidays. From the heart-pounding rides to the enchanting sunset vistas, Thorpe Park's sunset rides promise an unforgettable experience for the whole family to enjoy. So, mark your calendars, pre-book your tickets, and prepare to make the most of these magical evenings at Thorpe Park, the UK’s most thrilling theme park, this summer.****  

ENDS 

*Minimum height of 1.3m for Hyperia and other restrictions will apply. Please see our website for more information.  

**Single day tickets currently start from £29 per person when pre-booked online at thorpepark.com. 

 ***Tickets must be pre-booked at thorpepark.com, free under 1.2m tickets will display during the booking process. Maximum of 4 free tickets are available per booking, this must include at least one paid ticket. This is not valid in conjunction with any offers or promotions. Access to the park will not be granted until a height check has been completed. If any guest’s height measures at 1.2m or over upon being checked, they will need to purchase a ticket to enter Thorpe Park and will be charged the online ticket price for the date of their visit. 

 

****Thorpe Park is open from 23rd March to 3rd November 2024, with selected closed dates. Visit www.thorpepark.com for details of opening dates and opening times as these vary throughout the season.  

 

Notes to Editors  

About Thorpe Park  

Brave yourself to experience the UK’s tallest and fastest rollercoaster – Hyperia, along with Thorpe Park’s thrilling set of rollercoasters boasting a combined height of over 860ft. Brace yourself against an average of 4.5gs per coaster and get ready to twist and turn through 23 inversions all at Thorpe Park, Europe’s most intense theme park experience.  

Thorpe Park 2024 will see its most action-packed year yet full of record-breaking experiences and unmissable events for the whole family to enjoy! With an adrenaline-fuelled season ahead, you can experience its newest attraction, Hyperia, set to be the UK’s tallest and fastest rollercoaster.  Prepare to be propelled 0-80 miles per hour in less than 2 seconds on iconic rollercoaster, Stealth and take on the UK’s first winged rollercoaster, The Swarm. Endure the searing heat of Nemesis Inferno as you twist through the scorching forces and lava-laden loops of this intense and volatile volcanic rollercoaster voyage before getting a super-soaking from the 85ft plunge of the water ride, Tidal Wave. Where else can you enjoy all of this alongside a variety of shows, attractions, exciting events, and the new Big Easy Boulevard – a land for the whole family to enjoy.  Pre-booking tickets in advance on Thorpe Park’s website is essential to ensure you guarantee your entry to the most thrilling amount of fun you’ll have this year. www.thorpepark.com 

 

Getting to Thorpe Park  

Thorpe Park, Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8PN  

Train: Staines Station is just 32 minutes direct from London Waterloo   

Bus: On open days a shuttle bus runs between Staines Station and Thorpe Park every 15 minutes. Alternatively, both the 950 and 951 buses get you right up to the gates.   

 

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About Merlin Entertainments  

Merlin Entertainments is a global leader in location-based, family entertainment. As Europe's Number 1 and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates over 140 attractions, 23 hotels and 6 holiday villages in 25 countries and across 4 continents. Merlin’s purpose is to deliver memorable experiences to its 67 million guests around the world, through its iconic brands and multiple attraction formats, and the commitment and passion of its c.28,000 employees (peak season).   

  

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