When are UK Theme Parks opening for in 2021?
Whilst 2020 didn’t offer the greatest of availability for UK theme parks, we are sure 2021 will be back to normal. Find below when your favourite theme park is expected to be open in the UK in 2021.
*This is up to date as of the 13th March 2021*
Alton Towers Resort
Opening Day – Monday April 12th
Alton Towers Resort was set to reopen its theme park on March 20th. Based on new covid regulations, the park is now expected to open on April 12th 2021.
The season is expected to have key events such as their Halloween event Scarefest, returning to the resort in October on the 8th – 10th & 15th to the 31st. Fireworks are also making a return on 5th, 6th and 7th of November to end the season with a bang!
Alton Towers Resort have an exciting 2021 year planned with the delayed World of David Walliams expected to open with star attraction, Gangsta Granny The Ride.
Thorpe Park Resort
Opening Day – Monday 12th April
Thorpe Park Resort, the home of thrilling coasters has now confirmed the 12th April like all other merlin parks. No annual pass days or preview days have been advertised at this stage.
Thorpe Park have not confirmed any events returning for 2021 however, we would expect Fright Nights to return for it’s 20th anniversary and this could start from Friday 8th October through to October 31st on selected dates. The return of Oktoberfest is also looking likely to return with opening times from September increasing to 7pm closes on Friday’s and 8pm closes on Saturday’s.
After the delay of their new attraction Black Mirror, this is also expected to open in 2021 at Thorpe Park, with no confirmation of its opening day advertised at present.
The season is expected to end on Sunday 31st October.
Chessington World of Adventures
Opening Day – Monday 12th April
Chessington World of Adventures Resort will start its season on Monday 12th April 2021.
With the planned opening of a brand new family friendly drop tower that is expected, called Croc Drop, Chessington also have an exciting season ahead of them!
More information to be confirmed shortly.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Opening Day – Monday 12th April | 10am – 5pm
Blackpool Pleasure Beach was originally starting its season during the February half term starting on Saturday 6th February 2021. This has now been delayed until April 12th due to UK lockdown restrictions.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach have not yet released any shows or entertainment for 2021 except from their annual Halloween Slimefest event. We expect more information will come in later in 2021.
With Valhalla being closed in 2020, it was expected to return in 2021 new and updated however, it has been delayed until 2022.
Paultons Park
Opening Day – Monday 12th April – 10am – 5:30pm
Paultons Park have confirmed that if the latest government guidelines that they plan to start the season on Monday 12th April. If allowed, this will be when Tornado Springs, the new area for 2021 will be first revealed and open to the public.
The park have planned Easter, Halloween and Christmas events throughout the year and with the launch of Tornado Springs, they are for sure to have a busy year ahead of them.
Drayton Manor
Opening Day – Monday 12th April
Drayton Manor is set to reopen its doors at the earliest opportunity, depending on the governments guidelines and restrictions. This being set for 12th April, the magical season would begin then. No confirmation has been made on a closing point for the theme park yet based on their website.
Drayton Manor have no events confirmed and more will be confirmed throughout 2021.
Flamingo Land
Opening Day – TBC
Flamingo Land is a park which is also expected to have a great 2021. With their new rollercoaster addition, though this has not yet been confirmed as opening.
Limited information is currently only available with no events yet to be confirmed. More information will be available shortly.
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