Alton Towers vs Thorpe Park

[Stringent]

I prefer AT, the original Nemesis is the best one, plus Air is wicked! Although TP has been getting a lot of new rides recently, I last went there in 07.

[schmunk]

I'm sure someone'll correct me if I'm wrong but I think they went through a bit of a revamp a few years ago and moved all the thrill rides from Chessington to Thorpe Park and all the kiddy rides the other way making TP a park on par with AT and leaving Chessington for the kids.

This is correct.

[Rave]

I really enjoyed TP when I went there about three years ago, had just as much fun as the last time I went to AT (which was probably nearer 10 years ago ). Nemesis Revenge or whatever it's called isn't a patch on the original but still good fun, and there are loads of other good rides. I really enjoyed some of the non-coaster ones. The one where you ride up a column and then get dropped is properly scary because you fall for about half a second longer than you think you should- arrrgh! Then there's a couple of 'big swing' rides that get you loads of zero-g airtime if you launch yourself at the top.

Don't forget your sunscreen if you go on a sunny day. And take a packed lunch unless you're minted.

Oh, and if you do drive up to AT, stop in Uttoxeter on the way back, there's a chippy there that sells deep fried black pudding, which is a delicacy I've never come across further south.

[burrellhead]

thorpe park its closer and less money on gas and you wont have to set of as earlie so you can enjoy the rides more

burrellhead

[kakahara]

+1 for Thorpe Park, went there last Summer.

Alton Towers is overrated and the journey is horrible if you have to drive.

[99Flake]

Having done both god knows how many times I would still choose AT over TP, not because the rides are better (TP is pretty much on a par if not better now) but AT has a nicer feel when you are in the park.

If you just want a day out go to Thorpe Park, it is fantastic. If you have a whole weekend and can stay over in a b&b then go to Alton Towers.

Love both though and really want to go to TP to go on Saw.

[Stringent]

oh, and if you do drive up to at, stop in uttoxeter on the way back, there's a chippy there that sells deep fried black pudding, which is a delicacy i've never come across further south.

ewwwww!!

[shamend143]

I agree journey to AT is not so comfy but it was worth it as soon as we got there
long wait and rain didnt stop us from having a lot of fun

[Vetro]

I have only been to Alton Twoers so i cant really compare. However i can tell you that Alton Towers a blast the only draw back was the cues like with any theme park. When i went i managed to get on all 3 big rides; Rita queen of speed, Oblivion and Nemisis. If you do decide to go you wont be dissapointed.