Lightwater Valley Theme Park in England

Why Visit Lightwater Valley Theme Park in England?

Great amusement parks offer many things, including fabulous ride selections, sparkling entertainment, and fun options for every member of the family. Lightwater Valley does all of the above, and more. Visiting an amusement park in a foreign country can be a challenge for many interested guests, however, and planning the trip takes more than just finding a park map and buying tickets.

Planning Your Trip

Unless you live right around the corner from the park in England, you’ll want to plan ahead quite a bit. If you need plane tickets, that will take more dedication to the trip. Unless you’re a theme park junkie and you plan all your vacations around frequenting a specific theme park the whole time you’re in the area, you’ll also want to do a little sleuthing ahead of time to come up with an itinerary for yourself around the North Yorkshire area, where Lightwater Valley is located.

For assistance choosing plane tickets, hotels, and more, try these sites:

• Expedia.com
• Orbitz.com
• Priceline.com
• CheapTickets.com

It may also be easiest to consult a travel agent who can help arrange hotels, transportation, and other sites to see as well as theme park tickets to Lightwater Valley.

The Rides

Whether you crave inversions or prefer to stay seated and close to the ground at all times, this park is a great place to look. Rides range from The Hornet’s Nest (you’re cautioned to eat AFTER riding this one!) where you’re tossed around in the air in unpredictable directions, to the Dodgems (bumper cars). Like water rides? They have that, too, in the form of a ride called Dragon Boats. Many rides also offer on-ride photos, giving riders the perfect personalized souvenir.

Rides for Thrill-Seekers

• The Ultimate is a fast-paced wooden roller coaster that boasts a 160 foot drop at 60 miles per hour.
• The Eagles Claw will make you wonder if you’ve fallen prey to a giant bird as it tosses you through the air with your legs dangling.
• Trauma Terror is a thrilling drop ride with great views before the final plummet down to earth.

For the Tame Ones

If thrill-seeking isn’t your style at an amusement park, you can still have fun and ride. Here are a few examples for younger kids and the fearful:

• Grand Prix Go Karts keeps pairs of riders in the race around the specialized track.
• The Caterpillar Coaster is a slow-moving coaster that “munches its way around the track” so there’s no need to be afraid.
• The Carousel offers classic fun with stunningly beautiful horses, each with its own name.
• The Ladybird is for junior thrill-seekers. It’s a smaller coaster with gentle dips and curves; this one makes a great “starter coaster” for those who want to try one but can’t quite take the plunge.

For the Kids

• Swan Lake Pedal Boats are great for the family because you’ll just glide along the lake and enjoy the peaceful scenery.
• The Spinning Teacups are a fun spinning, twirling tea party.
• Magic Marc’s Terrific Magic Show is a great indoor break for the whole family.

Keeping Up Your Energy

After enjoying so many exciting rides, guests can sample many different foods around the park. From hot dogs, kebabs, pizza, and burgers to full gourmet meals, Lightwater Valley has the treats to keep everyone satisfied at the various restaurants and snack kiosks throughout the park.

Fees and Tickets

Lightwater Valley is a reasonably priced park, making it suitable for families or anyone on a strict vacation budget. Guests who book online will save 10% right away. Group and family rates are also available, as are season tickets for anyone who may be able to visit the park multiple times.

Rates differ depending upon when you choose to visit the park, and the official website has a specialized calculator to help guests find the best deal for tickets, discounts, etc. For international guests, a currency calculator is also a valuable tool.

Contact Information

For more details about Lightwater Valley theme park in England, prospective guests can visit the official website, or write…

Lightwater Valley Attractions Limited
Suite 37
The Colonnades
Albert Dock
Liverpool
L3 4AA