Thrills All Week This May Half Term
Looking for things to do this May Half Term? Make it one to remember with over 25 rides and attractions, including 6 world-class coasters that will push you to your limits!
Extend the thrills with a Short Break at Thorpe Shark Cabins and enjoy 2 days of non=stop action, plus exclusive Fastrack perks.
Bank Holiday Bonus
Stay over on the bank holiday weekend and enjoy extended park hours until 9pm on 23, 24 and 25 May — more hours, more thrills!
Your Short Break Includes
Celebrate spring in style with a fun-filled overnight getaway at the UK’s most thrilling theme park! All overnight stays include:
- 2 day theme park entry
- Buffet breakfast
- Extended park hours if you stay on 23rd, 24th and 25th May
Guests staying at the Thorpe Shark Cabins also get:
- One hour Fastrack from your 2nd day
- Free car parking (worth £12)
- Live entertainment, interactive games or a thrilling quiz
- 10% off snacks and merchandise in our shops
Included In Your Short Break
A Thrilling Overnight Stay
Free Breakfast
2 Day Theme Park Entry
First Or Last Hour Fastrack (2nd Day)
Free Car Parking
Where to Stay for the Ultimate Theme Park Holiday
Standard Cabin
Stay in your very own cosy cabin with all the essentials for a great night including a super comfy bed and a rain shower!
Themed Cabin
Upgrade to one of our coaster themed rooms with ride concept art and epic perks for the ultimate theme park sleepover!
Nearby Hotels
We also offer stays at nearby family-friendly partner hotels including 2 day park entry!
FAQs
Spring in the UK brings warmer weather, longer daylight hours and plenty of outdoor activity — making it a great time for short breaks and theme park fun at Thorpe Park!
Thorpe Park is open from spring through autumn. We especially recommend visiting during May Half‑Term and the bank holiday weekends for unforgettable family time and extended park fun.
In 2026, May Half-Term runs from Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May, with pupils typically returning after the weekend. The week includes the Spring Bank Holiday on Monday 25 May, making it an ideal time for family trips or short breaks at Thorpe Park.
Short breaks typically include 2‑day park entry, an overnight stay at the Thorpe Shark Cabins, and exclusive Fastrack access. Choose midweek or weekend dates to suit your plans.
Yes! Midweek term time visits tend to have shorter queues, calmer parks, and off‑peak pricing, while weekends deliver a lively atmosphere and full park energy.
Stay with us over the bank holiday weekend (23/24/25 May) and enjoy extended park hours until 9 pm — more time for thrills and evening fun!
Thorpe Park is thrill-focused, but it also offers plenty of family-friendly attractions suitable for younger children and groups of all ages. Highlights include little thrills such as Mr Monkey's Banana Ride, Storm Surge, High Striker and Dobble Tea Party, alongside coasters for older kids and teens. We recommend checking ride height restrictions and planning a mix of rides for a balanced experience.
Yes! You can easily book your May Half‑Term short break online, selecting midweek or weekend options, including stays over the bank holidays for added value and extended hours.
* Lead price of £84 per person is based on 4 people sharing a standard room in the Thorpe Shark Cabins.
2 day theme park entry is only valid when the theme park is open on both days of your stay. Excludes Breaks with All Day Fastrack package.
One hour Fastrack is valid for guests staying at the Thorpe Shark Cabins only. Valid for the first hour, 10am – 11am, or the last hour of park operations, Fastrack allows reduced queueing time on the following rides: Hyperia, Nemesis Inferno, Stealth, SAW – The Ride, The Swarm, The Walking Dead – The Ride, Flying Fish, Vortex, Rush, Samurai, Zodiac, Big Easy Bumpers, Detonator, Quantum, Ghost Train, Tidal Wave, Rumba Rapids and Storm Surge. If the park is closed on your second day, this benefit is not valid. Guests staying for multiple nights at the Thorpe Shark Cabins will receive one hour Fastrack benefit on all days except for the day of arrival. Last hour is not available during Fright Nights®.
A saving of 10% off snacks and merchandise will be offered to Thorpe Shark Cabins guests in participating shops at Thorpe Park in the UK. This saving cannot be used by anyone else.
