Colossus
BEST FOR
Ages 0+
ENTRY
from £32
WHERE
Chertsey
What it’s like
A full day of rollercoasters, with a 10-loop giant and a 98ft drop the height-restricted riders will brag about for weeks.
This is a proper theme park day built around big rides, and the one everyone comes for is a 10-loop rollercoaster hitting 44mph and 98ft. You need to be at least 1.4m to get on it, with a torso restriction of 51 inches and a rule about having three full limbs, so it's one to check against your child before you promise them anything. There are more than 25 other rides and attractions to fill the rest of the day, from big thrill coasters to water rides that'll soak everyone properly on a warm one.
Between rides there's a recharge zone called The Launchpad, which is a decent nod to the fact that even thrillseekers need a sit down and a refuel at some point. A standard day ticket is £32 online, and that price only holds if you book ahead, since gate prices on the day can run up to £33 more per person. If you fancy stretching the visit, there's an overnight stay option from £77 a person for two days' entry, or £95 for a themed cabin if you want to make a proper trip of it.
Term-time weekdays, especially Tuesday to Thursday, are the quieter option if queues are your main worry, because weekends and school holidays get busy fast and popular dates can sell out online. There's also a rain guarantee: if bad weather knocks out rides for more than an hour of your visit, they'll give you a free return trip, which takes some of the sting out of a soggy day.
Need to know
- Best for
- Height-restricted thrill seekers past 1.4m; younger ones have less to do
- Booking
- Pre-book online to save up to £32 per person and guarantee entry
- Worth knowing
- Island Return Guarantee - free return visit if rain washes out rides for more than an hour
- The main coaster has a strict height, torso and limb rule, so check smaller riders against it before you go
- Online prices beat gate prices by a wide margin, up to £33 a person
- An annual pass is £64 if you think you'll be back
- Fright Nights entry with scare mazes is a separate, pricier ticket at £71
Plan your visit
How much is a day ticket?
£32 online for a standard day ticket. Buying at the gate on the day can cost up to £33 more per person, so booking ahead is the one to do.
Do we need to book in advance?
Booking online is how you guarantee entry, since popular dates sell out fast. It also locks in the cheaper price.
Is my child tall enough for the big coaster?
They need to be at least 1.4m for the main coaster, with a maximum torso measurement of 51 inches and three full limbs required to ride.
What's the best day to avoid queues?
Tuesday to Thursday in term time tends to be quietest. Weekends, school holidays and bank holidays are busier.
What happens if it rains?
If rain stops rides for more than an hour of your visit, you get a free return visit under their rain guarantee.
Can we stay overnight?
Yes, there's an overnight stay with two days' park entry from £77 per person, or a coaster themed cabin from £95 per person.
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