Paulton's Park Review | The U.K.'s BEST Family Theme Park

For our first ever visit, Paulton's Park surprised us by being a true hidden gem in the UK theme park scene. It was well themed and beautifully landscaped, with some great family attractions. They're really up and coming, and have a bright future! Let's dive into all this park has to offer!

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[ValueNetwork]

That back of the park area around Cobra is a great demonstration of what the park used to be before Peppa pig. And it’s a really good demonstration of what a lot of UK amusements were/are like before they gain serious theming. It’s what Alton towers was like before Nemesis. It’s what Thorpe was like before Colossus. And it’s honestly what Oakwood and lightwater valley still are since they never got that success story.

[tehpickle]

Wow. It’s not like there’s an enormous amount of parks here in the UK, and yet somehow I’ve never heard of this place.

Looks very charming though.

[Coaster-Madness]

Even though it isn't the closest park to me, I still consider Paulton's to be my home park since I go every year and absolutely love the place!

[UKThemeParks]

This is my local "large park" to see it change from what was Cobra style to Tonardo Springs is insane to watch, the levels of theme has been far above any other UK park. The family really care, every time we go painting, planting or other touch ups are always on going. A real pleasure park to visit.

[tom-chii]

this park has the best theming in the UK, despite being owned by a single family and not a multi million dollar international company, quite hilarious really

[CDMusicYT]

Paultons was always a childhood park for me, and I'm glad you enjoyed your time there! I've been itching to go back for the past few years, since all that expansion they've done has honestly made me more interested than ever to go back; its definitely a park to keep an eye on, and I can't lie, those options of an Intamin straddle coaster or a Vekoma coaster like Fonix would work really well not just for the park, but on a nationwide scale.
We've been lacking those sorts of rides in the UK, so to see those sort of additions (especially since I live relatively local to the place) would definitely make it a must-do!

[crashcoaster]

The area that houses Cobra and Edge is next on the agenda for expansion and themeing afaik.

[coasterjim]

The land Cobra is in is listed as a country park by the council, and there was a somewhat legal battle as to whether the park would have to relocate Cobra to another area of the park, which is why they can’t theme that part.

[planetcoastershark]

It’s normally quite quiet even at weekends, love this park! 😆😆

[ediediedie]

I'm pretty sure this would have been the first theme park i ever went to, and while it's definitely aimed at a younger audience it will always have a nostalgic charm to it, at least for me

[fiomidemeteor]

Paultons is my local park and I've grew up with it. Pepper pig world opened when I was too old to enjoy it so I remember the park before the theming, though we did visit in September and loved all the new stuff. Some fun facts for you: Cobra is a unique ride, no other gerstlauer bob has that layout! Speaking of that area, Paultons didn't have quite the right kind of planning permission for Cobra or Edge when they were built. The council allowed the rides to stay but I think this is why that section is underdeveloped. As an autistic I like the quite space without music or busy visuals but agree it could do with some love!!
Ever since I was little the landscaping and topiary have been exceptional. As well as the birds there used to be "dinosaur walk" which was a boardwalk through the woods with Dino statues and roaring sounds. As I got older I started playing the game "spot the speaker" as we went through but I always insisted we saw it! This is why when they themed up Lost Kingdom they made it dinosaur themed as a homage. The animatronics that are there now are amazing and genuinely blew me away when I saw them in September!
Speaking of Lost Kingdom, as adorable as Dino Chase is, it used to be called The Flying Frog and the front of the train had a very dapper frog tipping his top hat on it. I miss him.
My favourite ride at the park as a kid was Stinger, now Cat-o-pillar! (nowadays it's Cobra) It had a googlyeyed caterpillar/bug/thing on the front and the antenne were made of springs so they wobbled as you went around the layout.
The building inside critter creek with the aquarium in used to be Wind in the Willows and was a walkthrough attraction with animatronic characters. This was early 2000s and they were... not great. Still, I loved it because I love frogs and therefore wanted to see Mr. Toad.
Finally, (as this is getting long) I wanna talk about dragon roundabout for a second. This ride was not built last year, though noone will blame you for thinking that it was. It was actually installed in 2001 and is the only one of its kind to have that colour scheme. All the others are blue! This ride is loved by kids, hated by parents and has always looked beautiful. I and many other locals would be very sad if it was ever removed.
Love the video! <3

[parkpiggy]

Never heard of this place! It looks adorable!

[I_AM_ATRACTION_MASTER]

Cobra is still a good ride but the area it’s in is just in need of a makeover

[CTPGCharlie]

Was great meeting you on the train and bumping into to you around the park

[jamalbrown]

Wow what a cool park this is awesome . Um me and my family been to knot's berry farm it was fun our first time going my favorite ride so far was the Jag wore ride very fun ☺️. Have a good day or night were ever you guys are.

[StitchWasTaken]

Hey long term Pualtons park fan, the staff you saw working in the gardens they are hired to do that all year round! Just so you know if you have any questions ask away in the replies c:

[Themeparkcoasters_UK]

Best themed theme park in the UK! Overlooked by many including myself, I visit once or twice a year

[extendedtour]

Love Paulton's Park. A mini Gravity Group we think would be an amazing fit or a Gerstlauer Euro Fighter to test more of the thrill market.

[notsospoopybob]

And also ex prime minister boris johnson went on a tangent about peppa pig world during a speech when he lost his script and it is an iconic momsnt

[I_am_Addicted__RollerCoasters]

I am from the UK and i dont really know much about Paultons Park, I was Going to Southhampton for a Completely Unrelated Reason and decided to Go and i had a Fantastic Time, I Would Say Paultons is in my Top 3 Parks, Amazing Place