The historic city of London is famous for many things; its many museums
, the glamorous west end, towering Victorian facades and the lush greenery of its parklands. Though many see London as a busy industrial hub, for those that live here it is one of the most beautiful cities thanks to the acres upon acres of parkland that have been preserved. The English summer maybe notorious for its unpredictable weather but this doesn't deter thousands of Londoners from heading outdoors to soak up at least a couple of hours of sunlight.
A popular English pastime especially for families with children is to head out and enjoy the well manicured lawns of the many parks found in the nation. Nothing can be better than a day spent outdoors with the family with a simple home cooked meal. For tourists in London looking for some fun on a sunny summer's day Thorpe Park in Surrey combines the idyllic family picnic with the raw adrenaline of a roller coaster ride.
Located a short drive outside of London Thorpe Park was opened as a water theme park however in recent times it has got a serious makeover with the addition of several roller coasters and other equally death defying rides. The park has a miniature golf course, a family pool and a food court area that are often frequented by travelers.
The park is ideal for families as it lets you experience these amazing rides collectively as a group. Visitors should definitely try the Nemesis Inferno rollercoaster which is themed on a volcano and features multiple corkscrews. Another interesting ride is the Logger's Leap which is the biggest log flume in the UK. Millions of tourists flock here each year for these great rides but what makes Thorpe Park stand out from the other theme parks is its family appeal.
Tourists staying at suite hotels London will find that this theme park is only a short drove from their hotel. For those in luxury hotels London such as The Langham London it can be accessed via public transportation links such as the railway.