Legoland Windsor ranked as the most visited amusement park in the United Kingdom (UK), recording an attendance of 2.42 million in 2023. This was followed by Alton Towers and Thorpe Park, which had 2.35 and 1.62 million visitors, respectively.
Theme parks and attractions in the UK
Amusement and theme parks are a popular type of leisure entertainment worldwide. The ranking shown here only includes the major three theme parks in the UK, which also feature among the leading amusement parks in Europe based on attendance. There are numerous other amusement parks in the UK, including Pleasure Beach Blackpool and Chessington World of Adventures, which also rank among the nation’s leading theme parks by value.
Merlin Entertainments – a leading player in the attraction industry
Many of the UK’s top attractions are owned by Merlin Entertainments, a global leader in the amusement and theme park industry. They own several family entertainment brands including Legoland, Sealife Centre and Madame Tussauds. A reported 62.1 million people visited Merlin Entertainment’s attractions worldwide in 2023.
Attendance at leading amusement and theme parks in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2023
(in million)
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