Games & Social/Escape London

Spend a day at Thorpe Park

The serious rollercoasters, reachable from Waterloo in under an hour. Height restrictions apply on most of the big rides — check before promising anyone anything.

Where: Surrey
Format: One-off
Time: Full day
Cost: £££
Solo or group: Group-friendly
Rain or shine: Outdoor (weather-dependent)

Why this one

The serious rollercoasters, reachable from Waterloo in under an hour. Height restrictions apply on most of the big rides — check before promising anyone anything. Best with a few mates — easy to rope people into.

How to get involved

01Book ahead
Grab a ticket from the website — these sell out.
02Turn up and enjoy
Nothing to prepare; it's a one-off experience.

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