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Theme Parks & Fairgrounds in Preston
Preston itself doesn't have the big rides, so this list points you towards the coast and beyond. Blackpool Pleasure Beach has ten rollercoasters, a soaking water ride and a Nickelodeon corner for younger ones, tickets from £18. Along the seafront, Adrenalin Zone adds a freefall swing, reverse bungee and climbing web for thrill-seekers. Southport's Splash World keeps things indoors with slides and a pool. For something occasional rather than year-round, Great Harwood Showground in Blackburn puts on sheepdogs, birds of prey and a sheep race, but only on one Bank Holiday Monday, so it's not a place you can turn up to any weekend. If you fancy a longer trip out, Diggerland Yorkshire in Castleford lets kids aged four to fourteen drive real diggers, with over twenty rides included in one ticket from £12.97. Blackpool suits toddlers through teens outdoors; Splash World is the one for a wet afternoon.
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Adrenalin Zone
Blackpool
A cluster of proper thrill rides, a freefall swing, reverse bungee and a climbing web, alongside classic fairground spins.
from £9Apple Jacks Adventure Farm
Warrington · ages 4-12
Tractor rides, zip wires, jumping pillows and a skating rink for four to twelve year olds, no animals here despite the farm name.
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from £18Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool · ages 0+
Ten rollercoasters, a soaking water ride and a whole Nickelodeon corner for the younger ones, all on Blackpool seafront.
Accessible toiletAllergy awareBaby changeBirthday parties+15 more
from £11Chipping Steam Fair
Clitheroe
A field full of vintage steam engines, funfair rides, donkey rides and a stunt show over three days in Clitheroe.
Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingDog friendlyFree parking+2 more
from £12.97Diggerland Yorkshire
Castleford · ages 4-14
Kids get behind the controls of real diggers and dumpers, plus over 20 rides included in one ticket.
Birthday partiesBooking requiredGift shopGroup bookings+5 more
from £1Fun Park
Rotherham · ages 2-18
A pay-as-you-go ride park with coasters, dodgems and mini golf, plus a Christmas Adventure with Santa in season.
Accessible toiletBirthday partiesBlue badge parkingCafé+6 more
from £8Great Harwood Showground
Blackburn
A one-day country show with sheepdogs, birds of prey and a sheep race, all in a single Bank Holiday Monday.
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FreeGreenhead Park
Huddersfield
A free park with a double zip wire and a miniature steam railway that only runs on Saturday afternoons.
Changing PlacesOutdoor playToiletsWheelchair accessible
FreeManor Fields Park
Sheffield
Free park with two playgrounds, a sandpit and a boardwalk, plus Tudor ruins you can touch but not climb.
Accessible toiletCaféChanging PlacesKids menu+4 more
FreeMayfield Park
Manchester
Free outdoor park with a play yard of six slides built around a daylighted stretch of the River Medlock.
Dog friendlyOutdoor playToilets
FreeRyelands Park
Lancaster · ages 0-12
Free play park with a proper play area for under 12s, an outdoor gym and open grass for football.
ParkingWheelchair accessible
Splash World
Southport
Water slides and a swimming pool under one roof, open weekends all year and weekdays in the school holidays.
Birthday partiesFood on siteVegetarian options
Summer Beach Club
Sheffield · ages 0+
Outdoor summer pop-up at Meadowhall with water slides, a roller coaster and fairground rides for a whole afternoon out.
Booking requiredFree parkingFood on sitePicnics allowed
from £18The Big One
Blackpool · ages 0+
A full-scale coaster park where the star ride is a 235-foot drop hitting 85mph, plus dark rides, water rides and a whole land for younger fans.
Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingEV chargingGift shop+8 more
Good to know: theme parks & fairgrounds in Preston
Are any of them free?
Yes, Greenhead Park, Manor Fields Park, Mayfield Park and Ryelands Park are free to visit.
What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £1 at Fun Park. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.
Which ones are indoor?
Splash World is indoor, good to keep up your sleeve for a rainy day.
Whereabouts are they?
You'll find theme parks & fairgrounds in Blackpool, Warrington, Clitheroe, Castleford, Rotherham and 6 more. Every place we list is in or around Preston, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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