Thorpe Park & Chessington with Midi & Netty

 Thorpe Park & Chessington 

Three thrill seeking days were enjoyed and our group of dare devils were looking forward to ticking off all the big rides off their list! As we approached, excitement hit its peak — the sight of the enormous rides towering into the sky had everyone elated! With our fast-track passes ready, we wasted no time and made our way to our first ride of the day — The Swarm. This is a thrilling wing coaster that plunges and twists around wreckage-themed scenery. 

The afternoon was full of fun: we spun and bounced on Monkey’s Banana Ride, bumped our way around the Dodgems, and had a good giggle on the classic Teacups

But then came the highlight of the day — Hyperia! Wow wow wow! The newest and tallest coaster in the park, Hyperia blasted us at breakneck speeds, with stomach-lifting drops and wild airtime. Next, it was the big one: Nemesis Inferno. This coaster whipped us around through fire and smoke in a series of loops, drops, and intense turns. Bone-shaking stuff, but absolutely brilliant 

But it wasn't long before we cranked things up again on the Seastorm- a wild and windy spinning ride that had us holding on tight as we zoomed in circles! From there, we headed out to sea again on Trawler Trouble- a bouncy, wave jumping ride that made us all yell out 'Wohhheeyyy!  We kept the thrills going with a classic: The Vampire Ride. The screams were non stop! We took a break on the Gruffalo River Ride Adventure and tried our best not to get soaked by the sneaky water fountains!

As we were so close by, we couldn't resist a walk along the canal admiring the charming narrowboats and stylish canal-side homes, soaking in the calm waterside atmosphere. 

One of the highlights of our day was a visit to Bikeworks East London, an amazing community-focused organisation. Bikeworks promotes cycling for everyone, no matter their ability or background. They provide inclusive sessions with all sorts of fun and accessible bikes. We had a blast trying out different styles – from three-wheelers to four-person quad bikes, tandem bikes, and even hand cycles! The instructors were full of energy and super friendly, helping us feel safe and confident. We spent over an hour riding around Victoria Park, mixing fitness with fun.

It was back to Chessington World of Adventures feeling excited and ready for action. We headed straight for our first ride of the day: Dragon’s Fury! This spinning roller coaster had us twisting and turning in all directions, laughing and squealing as we flew around the track. We kept the thrills going with a classic: The Vampire Ride. This suspended roller coaster had our legs dangling as we soared through the air, twisting through the treetops and around the thrilling course. The screams and laughter were nonstop – an absolute adrenaline rush! 

We wandered into Wild Asia, where we were lucky enough to bump into Kalinka the tiger, lounging in the sunshine. She looked so majestic – it was a real highlight to see her up close. From there, we hopped onto ZUFARI: Ride into Africa, where we got up close to some truly incredible animals. We were amazed to see giraffes towering above us and white rhinos just a few feet away. Next up was Tomb Blaster – a fun, interactive dark ride where we shot lasers at mummies and creepy crawlies. Then we cooled off in the SEA LIFE centre, marvelling at penguins, jellyfish, rays, clownfish, sharks, and so much more – it was a peaceful moment surrounded by underwater magic. 

Our last day was spent visiting Lee Valley White Water Centre – a thrilling spot known for its Olympic-standard rapids, where adventurous souls tackle white water rafting, canoeing, and kayaking. As we walked around the centre, we enjoyed watching groups riding the waves on their rafts, laughing, splashing, and holding on tight!