Best Theme Parks Neer to London
If you’re done with Madame Tussauds or the London Dungeon, and have taken to staring blankly at nothing when you’re on the London Eye, it might be time to seek your thrills elsewhere. And thankfully for you, elsewhere doesn’t have to be far away.
Dickens World (31 miles from London)Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime, Kent, ME4 4LL
Dickens World is an exciting indoor attraction where you can learn all about the life, books and times of the famous author Charles Dickens. It will take you on a fun journey through Dickens lifetime as you step back into the streets, sounds and smells of the 19th century.
The attractions include:
Dotheboy's Hall - The young Nicholas Nickleby in Dicken's story was forced by his Uncle Ralph to become the assistant to the Principle of Dotheboy's Hall, a very miserable and abusive school, where the time table involved chores rather than books. At Dickens World, visitors can expect to find a real Victorian School Master and experience a typical Victorian lesson.
The Haunted Man - This area of Dickens World looks dark and sinister, inside it features some of the most creepy and memorable characters that Charles Dickens wrote about.
Great Expectations Boat Ride - The boat ride represents the story of Magwitch's escape from the prison ship in Great Expectations, as he travels through the dark, dank sewers of London and then up to the city rooftops.
The Britannia Theatre - The real-life Britannia Theatre was located at 115/117 Hoxton, London between 1841 and 1900, and Charles Dickens was a frequent visitor there. At Dickens World, visitors can expect a re-created theatre, where there is an animatronics show featuring characters such as Mr Pickwick and Samuel Weller.
Peggotty's Boathouse - Peggotty's Boathouse is modelled on Daniel Peggotty's fisherman's home in David Copperfield. Daniel is the kind-hearted brother of Clara Peggotty, David's old nurse. At Dickens World, Peggotty's Boathouse is a 4D cinema show, telling visitors about Dickens' travels throughout Europe and America.
Legoland Windsor (21 miles)Winkfield Rd, Windsor SL4 4AY
Legoland The entertainment is certainly hands-on here! Children aged 3-12 can take to the road, soar through the skies and sail the seas in complete safety. With over 50 interactive rides, attractions, live shows, building workshops and driving schools, not to mention over 55 million LEGO bricks, all set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland, Legoland is a unique family theme park.
The park is split into 11 themed lands, incorporating various attractions, restaurants and shops: The Beginning, Imagination Centre, Duplo Land, Miniland, Traffic, Adventureland, Lego City, Pirate Landing, Knight´s Kingdom, Land of the Vikings, Kingdom of the pharaohs.
Gullivers Land Milton Keynes (46 miles)Livingstone Dr, Newlands, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK15 0DT
Gullivers Land is a family theme park designed to cater for families with children between the age of two and thirteen. All its rides and attractions are designed to offer the whole family a full day out of fun and excitement.
Current attractions:
Wicksteed Park (66 miles)Barton Rd, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15 6NJ
Wicksteed Park - attracting one million visitors a year with 147 acres of lakes, parklands, over 35 rides and attractions including Rocky River Falls, our famous Waterchute, Train, Double Pirate ship and largest free playground in the UK offering a perfect day out for young and old.
The attractions at Wicksteed Park are divided into 4 themed areas:
1) Playground - Immediately on entering the park, there is a free playground.2) Fairground - Rides for children up to 13/14; also in this area is the Fun Palace Arcade.3) Lakeside - Predominantly features rides themed around water, such as the rowing boats. It is also home to the 'Waterchute'.ridesArena area4) Arena - Contains many of the park's larger rides, like the Flying Chairs, Revolving Paratrooper, Ladybird Coaster, Roller Coaster and the latest ride, a log flume called 'Rocky River Falls'.
The park holds an annual Guy Fawkes Night display
Dickens World is an exciting indoor attraction where you can learn all about the life, books and times of the famous author Charles Dickens. It will take you on a fun journey through Dickens lifetime as you step back into the streets, sounds and smells of the 19th century.
The attractions include:
Dotheboy's Hall - The young Nicholas Nickleby in Dicken's story was forced by his Uncle Ralph to become the assistant to the Principle of Dotheboy's Hall, a very miserable and abusive school, where the time table involved chores rather than books. At Dickens World, visitors can expect to find a real Victorian School Master and experience a typical Victorian lesson.
The Haunted Man - This area of Dickens World looks dark and sinister, inside it features some of the most creepy and memorable characters that Charles Dickens wrote about.
Great Expectations Boat Ride - The boat ride represents the story of Magwitch's escape from the prison ship in Great Expectations, as he travels through the dark, dank sewers of London and then up to the city rooftops.
The Britannia Theatre - The real-life Britannia Theatre was located at 115/117 Hoxton, London between 1841 and 1900, and Charles Dickens was a frequent visitor there. At Dickens World, visitors can expect a re-created theatre, where there is an animatronics show featuring characters such as Mr Pickwick and Samuel Weller.
Peggotty's Boathouse - Peggotty's Boathouse is modelled on Daniel Peggotty's fisherman's home in David Copperfield. Daniel is the kind-hearted brother of Clara Peggotty, David's old nurse. At Dickens World, Peggotty's Boathouse is a 4D cinema show, telling visitors about Dickens' travels throughout Europe and America.
Legoland Windsor (21 miles)Winkfield Rd, Windsor SL4 4AY
Legoland The entertainment is certainly hands-on here! Children aged 3-12 can take to the road, soar through the skies and sail the seas in complete safety. With over 50 interactive rides, attractions, live shows, building workshops and driving schools, not to mention over 55 million LEGO bricks, all set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland, Legoland is a unique family theme park.
The park is split into 11 themed lands, incorporating various attractions, restaurants and shops: The Beginning, Imagination Centre, Duplo Land, Miniland, Traffic, Adventureland, Lego City, Pirate Landing, Knight´s Kingdom, Land of the Vikings, Kingdom of the pharaohs.
Gullivers Land Milton Keynes (46 miles)Livingstone Dr, Newlands, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK15 0DT
Gullivers Land is a family theme park designed to cater for families with children between the age of two and thirteen. All its rides and attractions are designed to offer the whole family a full day out of fun and excitement.
Current attractions:
- The Python Roller Coaster
- Log Flume
- The Runaway Train Coaster
- Magical Journeys of Gulliver
- Hard Luck Bear Jamboree
- Gully Mouses Magical Castle Show
- Enchanted Forest
- Jungle Music Makers
- Gully's Jousting Castles
- Balloon Ferris Wheel
- Gulliver's Travels: The Ride
Wicksteed Park (66 miles)Barton Rd, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15 6NJ
Wicksteed Park - attracting one million visitors a year with 147 acres of lakes, parklands, over 35 rides and attractions including Rocky River Falls, our famous Waterchute, Train, Double Pirate ship and largest free playground in the UK offering a perfect day out for young and old.
The attractions at Wicksteed Park are divided into 4 themed areas:
1) Playground - Immediately on entering the park, there is a free playground.2) Fairground - Rides for children up to 13/14; also in this area is the Fun Palace Arcade.3) Lakeside - Predominantly features rides themed around water, such as the rowing boats. It is also home to the 'Waterchute'.ridesArena area4) Arena - Contains many of the park's larger rides, like the Flying Chairs, Revolving Paratrooper, Ladybird Coaster, Roller Coaster and the latest ride, a log flume called 'Rocky River Falls'.
The park holds an annual Guy Fawkes Night display
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