My daughter and I had a ton of fun here. The roller coasters were tremendous and there were other…read morethrilling rides. This is definitely not a kid's theme park. The only issue I saw was the lack of cleanliness at some of the places we ate at, especially the KFC. If you go here, try the Walking Dead ride, very unique.

We had a very nice day here overall!…read more The roller coasters were fun, but the rides are quite short overall, compared to other theme parks. Many snack bars were closed, but that was not a bad thing. Still, there were no long lines. There is hardly any good/healthy food. The themes are randomly thrown together and the park has no guideline (more). It seems like they have lost their concept. The theme was Oktoberfest and it was poorly executed. The employees who drove around in cheap costumes in a kind of rickshaw and played (Romanian) music, rather made fun of the other nationality (German). Apart from the fact that this is not ethical and discriminatory, it was in bad taste.

This amazing roller coaster is in my top 3 rides in the UK. It's an exact replica of the layout of…read moreKingda Ka, currently the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world, to be found in Six Flags Great Adventure, New Jersey, USA. Unlike most coasters which are gravity driven (the car is lifted to the top of the first hill and gravity takes it round), Stealth is one of the few cable launched coasters (like the catapult on an aircraft carrier) in the country - it wasn't the first; that honour belongs to RITA:Queen of Speed in Alton Towers. Stealth is however the fastest coaster in the UK. You are launched from 0 to 80mph in under 2 seconds along a straight track. Then the car goes up vertically 205 feet, back down 205 feet, then over little bunny hill before coming to an abrupt stop. After what can be a long wait, the ride is over in around 10 seconds but let me assure you that 10 seconds is an amazing compressed adrenaline rush. The feeling of acceleration along the track is like having a wind powered face lift. In the vertical phase, you feel like you're in the space shuttle as it is launched. The drop sensation on the downward section is surprisingly muted and the abrupt stop brings hysterical laughter to a lot of riders, the sign of a good ride. It's one of the few rides I prefer to ride at the front but it's worthwile having that unobstructed view of the launch and rising phases. Also a top tip - use the single rider queue!! I'm not sure why they call it Stealth - the superstructure is visible from all around the park and the launch is nothing short of sensational!

This is my favourite ride at Thorpe park along with saw. Me and my friends went at fright nights…read morewhere they had a special Halloween recorded audio to seem spooky which was a nice effect. Me and my friends were so scared to go on stealth the first time even though I have been on it before. We ended up going on it 6 times in one day. It was really nice when we could go in the pitch dark which was really scary as you couldn't see where you were going but then when you got to the top the whole park was lit up and the line of 20 minutes was totally worth the wait. Stealth will satisfy any thrill seeker and if you are scared of rollercoaster this is a great one to get rid of your fear of them as it does not go upside down!

Recently visited Namco station, before this visit I would have given 3 stars. It was in decline,…read moregetting boring, nothing new, and nothing exciting, it use to be a good place to be silly and have whole hearty fun. I would visit a few times, and the new machines just didn't tempt me. So when I say my most recent Namco station visit came at a surprise, it really did. It had bigger, newer and cooler machines, designed to capture fun for all groups and ages. It almost reminded me back to when I first visited Namco station. I love the giant size connect 4, and the dodging laser beams. Overall I had a great time, something different and best possible way to kill time.

Sorry the picture is a bit dark, the bar is 3 floors underground. To get to it you have to…read morenegotiate the upper floors filled with, slot machines, video games and other games you usually find in one of those places at popular seaside destinations, so you may spend your drinking money before you reach the bar. Has a lift for wheelchair access to all floors but there isn't a ramp to get into the building in the first place, I have asked the staff and security and they don't know of any either. More details to follow as soon as I find my notes. Sells food all day and does kids menu. No real ale. Has a selection of wines. Areas available for hire.

What can I say. Poor customer care, the staff have no interest and seem to be part time students…read more The park is run down and tatty. Everything is over priced, toilets are horrendous. What is even more sad is the animals are clearly not being looked after. Some look like they have mental health issues from being locked up in such confined space. Advice, don't waste your money. Shocking. Would never go again.

The place is just so nice and the roller coasters are amazing, ranging from family friendly…read morecoasters to terrifying ones

Hiding under the A40 flyover, Bramley's Big Adventure is an indoor playground for kids aged 0-11…read more The centrepiece is a giant three-level play frame with slides, ball pits, swings, dens and separate areas for under-fives and babies. The really cool thing about this place is that there is no time limit during the week, so your kid can play there all day ( well, from 10:00 - 18.00). During the weekend its super busy and the kids can only play for max 2 hours- thats why we like to go during week days. There is also a Cafe area for the adults with free Wi-Fi, toy shops, organic food, drinks, coffee etc. The staff is nice but they have a couple of ladies that remind me of witches and they look very bored with their lives. One of them can be quite rude sometimes. They organise birthday parties ( with different themes-dinosaurs, hello kitty etc) and they have all kinds of deals. The parties include meals and party bags. Other facilities include separate children's toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing room and pram park. They provide baby bouncers and high chairs. A great place for local families with young children and a great place for kids to burn off their energy when the weather outside is sucky.

This place is a dream for parents, you can take your little ones along and let them play in the…read moreindoor play areas. I recently took my 11 month old son here for a birthday party. He loved playing in the under 5's ball filled play area and probably would have liked to been there all day if he had the choice. Parents can get in too and it is a lot of fun- just remember to wear your clean socks as you have to remove your shoes! It's is the ideal place for a birthday party as you dont have to think about the entertainment! After 45 minutes in the play area (more than enough for me!) the kids were taken upstairs for food and cake. The downstairs cafe sells organic drinks and snacks which is good if you dont fancy your kids going wild on a sugar rush. Bramleys is the perfect way to release your inner child and let your child play in a safe envirinment.

The fun park at canvey is a great bargain at £5 per wristband for all day fun! my child is a…read moretoddler and perhaps too young for some rides. But masses amounts of 20p static for added fun! the go-karts and ufo bumper cars are great fun for adults too!! Great food at the burger bar on site too!! Staff top notch, especially the lady selling the wristbands.

In short, most stalls and carnival games are scams, a lot of food stalls but the food are mediocre,…read moreand the rides are much better at Thorpe Park. It was absolutely packed and I can barely feel any Christmas vibes. It is worth mentioning that the park tends to attract large crowds, and there are a number of carnival mini games that are scams, falling short of expectations and potentially being overpriced. While it can be worthwhile to visit at least once to immerse oneself in the festive atmosphere, it is understandable that some individuals may opt not to return based on their personal preferences.

We visited London just before Christmas and decided to go to Winder Wonderland in Hyde Park. We…read morebooked a time slot for arrival between 11 and 12 am to beat the crowds, are things expensive? Yes. But it is also a nice mix of rides, food stalls and market stalls in a Christmas setting. We spent in the end about 3 hours and were well entertained.

Thorpe Park is great!! Lots of rides for thrill seekers, and plenty for younger fun seekers!…read more We had a really great day, and queues were not really an issue, they're expected!! We have a Merlin Pass so we didn't pay entry but it is a little pricey if you're paying on the day. Look out for the 2 for 1 offers. A great choice of food, not all take the Merlin Pass discount though.

We love Bocketts Farm! We have been visiting since the children were little, and even though they…read moreare double digits they still love visiting. The animals seem very happy and have lots of room to roam around in. Our favourite bit is the pig race! Very clean facilities and friendly staff, we will most definitely be back again soon!

This was a great place to take the kids! We could have spent literally all day here: between the…read moreanimals to visit and pet, completely different indoor and outdoor play areas - and a fabulous indoor slide, etc, there was TONS to do, weather permitting. Entrance fees (when we went in fall 2012) for adults & kids 3-17yrs old: 9.20 pounds, Kids 2 yrs old: 7.60 pounds, and under 2 yrs old: free. Extra for the Pony rides and Tractor rides. Money well spent if you arrive early and stay as long as possible to maximize the expense. If you can only go for a short time, ask about the After school rate. We really loved the tractor ride (1.25 pounds per adult) - while it was a little hard to hear the narration (it was windy that day) we enjoyed the fun bumpy ride around the farm - They had some clever decoration in honor of the Halloween season. Little Hoppington area is ADORABLE: the animal village for animal handling, goat milking and various bunnies in their own "houses" that you can feed. So cute! And the adults turned into kids once we got on the giant slide. They even have a cute little gift shop which stocks kids Wellies/rain boots for 15 pounds. (no entrance fee to enter the Gift shop) PLUS: the food they served at the Old Barn Tearoom (you can eat there without paying entrance fee) was shockingly delicious. Most places like this have mediocre food. I thought this place gave generously portioned and well priced meals: My hubby, 3 yr old son and I shared a Shepherd's Pie, the kids mac and cheese (came with salad on the side) scone w/ jam & clotted cream, and a Ribena drink for less than 10 pounds. I'm a FAN.