From the Archives

Fond memories of your favourite theme parks? Delve into the Attraction Source archives and uncover some of our best features from times gone by.

History of Thorpe Park

Discover Thorpe Park’s evolution over its four decades of operation from what was originally an exhibition style park.

Step back in time for a trip to Thorpe Farm and the Canadian Rockies.

Revisit the plans, construction, marketing and more of Thorpe Park’s immersive dark ride.

In 2018, Thorpe Park Resort planned to open a 250-room hotel on the former CEMEX Chertsey site, but the development remains unrealised.

Remembering one of the flagship attractions that put Thorpe Park on the map.

Remind yourself of what once resided at the resort for some Thorpe Park nostalgia.

An insight in to the spooky attraction that was sadly destroyed by the fire of July 2000.

Take a look back at Thorpe Farm which provided guests with an opportunity to learn about a traditional 1930’s farm.

Follow Chessington’s journey from zoological gardens to today’s World of Adventures, dating back almost a century!