For the fifth year, the public will be able to vote for their favourite UK theme parks in national awards recognising the best rides and attractions, entertainment and events.
The UK Theme Park Awards are organised by ThemeParks-UK.com, an independent consumer guide to UK theme parks. In 2024, 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 Ride Storytelling, Best New Food or Retail Outlet, Best Theme Park Lodges or Glamping, Most Missed Attraction From The Past, Best Accessibility Initiative and Best Sustainability Initiative.
In advance of the public vote, a shortlist has 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 of the Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain).
A total of 28,652 nominations were received, with a total of 38 theme parks nominated for awards in 2024.
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.
