Watch the UK Theme Park Awards 2025

Details: 11 September 2025

The winners of the UK Theme Park Awards 2025 will be announced on 18th September during the awards ceremony at Wicksteed Park. Watch the live stream, produced by TAG Live®, from 10.30am at ukthemeparkawards.com

For the sixth year, the public were able to vote for their favourite UK theme parks in national awards recognising the best rides and attractions, entertainment and events.

The awards are organised by ThemeParks-UK.com, an independent consumer guide to UK theme parks. In 2025, the awards are presented in association with AttractionTickets.com.

There are 22 categories this year, including Theme Park of the Year, Best Customer Service and Best Value. The new categories include Best Use of IP in an Attraction, Best Queue Line Experience or Pre-Show, and Best Integration of Technology in a Guest Experience.

The 2025 event will be hosted by two fantastic presenters: Naomi Wilkinson, TV presenter and children’s entertainment favourite, and Dave Payne, renowned presenter and master of awards ceremonies. Their energy and passion for the industry promise to make this year’s ceremony unforgettable.

In advance of the public vote, a shortlist had been compiled using public nominations and with the help of a panel of expert judges including Paul Kelly (Chief Executive of the British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions) and Andy Hine MBE (Chairman - Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain). 34,131 nominations were received, with a total of 35 theme parks nominated for awards in 2025.

Major contenders for the awards include Alton Towers and Drayton Manor in Staffordshire, Blackpool Pleasure Beach in Lancashire, Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventures in Surrey, LEGOLAND Windsor in Berkshire and Paultons Park in Hampshire.

The many other UK theme parks to receive multiple nominations include Adventure Island in Essex, Blackgang Chine on the Isle of Wight, Crealy in Devon, Fantasy Island in Lincolnshire, Flamingo Land in Yorkshire, Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach in Norfolk, Pleasurewood Hills in Suffolk, Wicksteed Park in Northamptonshire, West Midlands Safari Park in Worcestershire and the various Gulliver's Theme Parks.

There will also be awards for Best Established Content Creator and Best Developing Content Creator, which includes bloggers, vloggers and podcasters, as well as those creating content on other platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.

The public votes will be combined with those of our Expert Judges to determine the winners in each category.

The winners will be announced on 18th September at ukthemeparkawards.com

Expert Judges

Andy Hine MBE (Chairman, Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain)
Chris Belvin-Bailey (Founder, Attraction Source)
Dawn Foote (Co-Founder & CEO, Katapult)
John Fosbrooke (Publisher, InterPark)
Lauren Heath-Jones (Editorial Director, Planet Attractions)
Lawrence Roots (Founder, ThemeParks-UK.com)
Mark Locker (Founder & CEO, Attractions.io)
Owen Ralph (Attractions Industry Journalist, Words and Attractions)
Paul Kelly (Chief Executive, British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions)
Scott Bickerton (Founder, Your Experience Guide)

Nominees

Theme Park of the Year presented by ADIPS

Alton Towers Resort
Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Crealy Theme Park & Resort
Drayton Manor Resort
Fantasy Island
Gulliver’s Theme Parks
LEGOLAND Windsor Resort
Paultons Park
Pleasure Beach Resort
Thorpe Park

Best New Attraction presented by TEP Technica

Crazy Planes (Gulliver's Valley)
Drayton Manor Museum (Drayton Manor Resort)
Ghostly Manor (Paultons Park)
Jurassic Resurrection (Bottons Pleasure Beach)
Land of Oz (Gulliver's World)
Leo's Jungle Journey (Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach)
Spin Bug (Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park)
Toxicator (Alton Towers Resort)
Tree Top Drop (Gulliver's Kingdom)
Turbo Tower (Gulliver’s Valley)

Best Reimagined Attraction presented by AWC

Launch Pad (Pleasure Beach Resort)
LEGO City Deep Sea Adventure (LEGOLAND Windsor Resort)
LEGOLAND Express (LEGOLAND Windsor Resort)
Munchkin Motors (Gulliver's World)
Pig 'n Putt (Wicksteed Park)
Sunken Bonny's Water Barrel Ride (Twinlakes Park)
The Jolly Robin (Blackgang Chine)
Wipeout (Pleasurewood Hills)

Best Theme Park for Families presented by Pure Entertainment Group

Adventure Island
Alton Towers Resort
Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Crealy Theme Park & Resort
Drayton Manor Resort
Fantasy Island
Flamingo Land Resort
Gulliver's Theme Parks
LEGOLAND Windsor Resort
Paultons Park
Pleasure Beach Resort
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Best Theme Park for Toddlers

Alton Towers Resort (Cbeebies Land)
BeWILDerwood
Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Camel Creek Family Adventure Park
Crealy Theme Park & Resort (Sooty Land)
Drayton Manor Resort (Thomas Land)
Gulliver's Theme Parks
LEGOLAND Windsor Resort (DUPLO Valley)
Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park
Paultons Park (Peppa Pig World)
Pleasure Beach Resort (Nickelodeon Land)
Sundown Adventureland

Best Theme Park for Thrills

Adventure Coast Southport
Adventure Island
Alton Towers Resort
Barry Island Pleasure Park
Drayton Manor Resort
Fantasy Island
Flamingo Land Resort
Pleasure Beach Resort
Pleasurewood Hills
Thorpe Park

Best Theme Park with Animals presented by QLINE Consulting

Camel Creek Family Adventure Park
Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Drayton Manor Resort
Drusillas Park
Flamingo Land Resort
Folly Farm
Paultons Park
Pettitts Animal Adventure Park
The Big Sheep
West Midlands Safari Park

Best Seaside Park presented by Universal Verification

Adventure Coast Southport
Adventure Island
Blackgang Chine
Clacton Pier
Codona's
Dreamland Margate
Fantasy Island
Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach
Harbour Park
Ocean Beach Pleasure Park
Pleasure Beach Resort
Pleasurewood Hills

Best New Food or Retail Outlet presented by Rossi

Crepe Shack (Drayton Manor Resort)
Harbor Desserts Co. (Thorpe Park)
Lost Island Grill (Fantasy Island)
Meltz Ice Cream (Harbour Park)
Nuii Hippo Creek (West Midlands Safari Park)
Planet Doughnut (Thorpe Park)
The Oak in Chains Bar & Grill (Alton Towers Resort)
The Pancake Kitchen (Paultons Park)

Best New Sustainability Initiative presented by Taylor Made Designs

Carbon Neutral Woodland Village (LEGOLAND Windsor Resort)
Go Green Initiative (Fantasy Island)
Hedgehog Charter (Wicksteed Park)
The Solar Energy Project (Paultons Park)

Best New Accessibility Initiative presented by Future Street

Accessibility Flashcards (LEGOLAND Windsor Resort)
Accessible Minibus Guided Tour (West Midlands Safari Park)
Assistance Dog Relief Area (LEGOLAND Windsor Resort)
Assistance Dog Relief Area (Thorpe Park)
Quiet Mornings (Drayton Manor Resort)
Resort Accessible Social Story (LEGOLAND Windsor Resort)
Resort Theme Park Accessibility Website (Merlin Entertainments)
Sensory Space (Chessington World of Adventures Resort)

Best New Event presented by Brave New Beast

75th Anniversary Fireworks (Drayton Manor Resort)
Behind The Scenes Tours (Pleasure Beach Resort)
Festival of Nature (Wicksteed Park)
Flamingo Fest (Flamingo Land Resort)
Gruffalo Spring Spectacular (Chessington World of Adventures Resort)
Hex Behind The Scenes Tour (Alton Towers Resort)
Hyperia VIP Lift Hill Climb (Thorpe Park)
LEGO Festival (LEGOLAND Windsor Resort)
Super Fans Day (Paultons Park)
Twilight Thrills (Pleasure Beach Resort)

Best Use of IP in an Attraction presented by Katapult

Cbeebies Land (Alton Towers Resort)
LEGO Fortnite Gaming Zone (LEGOLAND Windsor Resort)
Nickelodeon Land (Pleasure Beach Resort)
Peppa Pig World (Paultons Park)
SAW - The Ride (Thorpe Park)
Sooty Land (Crealy Theme Park & Resort)
The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure (Chessington World of Adventures Resort)
Thomas Land (Drayton Manor Resort)
Wallace & Gromit's Thrill-O-Matic (Pleasure Beach Resort)
World of Jumanji (Chessington World of Adventures Resort)

Best Queue Line Experience or Pre-Show presented by KA Creative

Ghost Train (Thorpe Park)
Ghostly Manor (Paultons Park)
Haunted House Monster Party (LEGOLAND Windsor Resort)
Hex (Alton Towers Resort)
Nemesis Reborn (Alton Towers Resort)
SAW - The Ride (Thorpe Park)
The Curse at Alton Manor (Alton Towers Resort)
The Swarm (Thorpe Park)
Vampire (Chessington World of Adventures Resort)
Wicker Man (Alton Towers Resort)

Best Integration of Technology in a Guest Experience presented by Photo Experience

Daz Games: Panic Reloaded (Alton Towers Resort)
Facial Recognition Ride Photos (Pleasurewood Hills)
Flight of the Sky Lion (LEGOLAND Windsor Resort)
Ghostly Manor (Paultons Park)
Harrington Flint's Island Adventures (Fantasy Island)
LEGO Ferrari Build & Race Experience (LEGOLAND Windsor Resort)
LEGO MYTHICA AR App Experience (LEGOLAND Windsor Resort)
LEGO NINJAGO The Ride (LEGOLAND Windsor Resort)
Paultons Passport (Paultons Park)
The Curse at Alton Manor (Alton Towers Resort)

Best Customer Service presented by Rose Events

Alton Towers Resort
BeWILDerwood
Blackgang Chine
Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Drayton Manor Resort
Gulliver’s Theme Parks
LEGOLAND Windsor Resort
Paultons Park
Pleasure Beach Resort
Thorpe Park

Best Value Theme Park presented by Semnox

Adventure Island
Alton Towers Resort
Crealy Theme Park & Resort
Drayton Manor Resort
Fantasy Island
Gulliver’s Theme Parks
Paultons Park
Pleasure Beach Resort
Pleasurewood Hills
Wicksteed Park

Best Marketing Campaign presented by Agility

Celebrating 75 Years (Drayton Manor Resort)
Fear Island (Fantasy Island)
Fright Nights (Thorpe Park)
Ghostly Manor (Paultons Park)
Just Like You, We've Grown Too (Crealy Theme Park & Resort)
Launch Pad (Pleasure Beach Resort)
LEGO Festival (LEGOLAND Windsor Resort)
Meet the Engines (Drayton Manor Resort)
Talking Bins with Joe Sugg (Blackgang Chine)
Toxicator (Alton Towers Resort)

Best Social Media Content presented by Rubber Cheese

Adventure Island
Alton Towers Resort
Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Drayton Manor Resort
LEGOLAND Windsor Resort
Paultons Park
Pleasure Beach Resort
Thorpe Park
West Midlands Safari Park
Wicksteed Park

Best Established Content Creator

Airtime Rush
Attractions Beyond
Chessington Buzz
Diary of a RollerCoaster Girl
DigitalDan
TheJackSilkstone
Theme Park Insanity
Theme Park Worldwide
Thrill Riders
UK Theme Parks

Best Developing Content Creator

Amy and Mel
Ben and Hollie's Theme Park Adventures
Coaster Dad
Coaster Giant
Crafts & Creds
Off The Tracks
PoppyMayAdventures
Q4Coasters
SophiaParkAdventures
Thrills and Food