When Lost Kingdom opened at Paultons Park in 2016, it marked a major turning point for the family-favourite Hampshire theme park. Until then, Paultons was best known for its gardens, gentle attractions, and expanding Peppa Pig World — but Lost Kingdom introduced something entirely new: a fully immersive, dinosaur-themed land anchored by two thrill coasters and dozens of life-sized animatronics.
Now, ten years later, Lost Kingdom has become one of the UK’s most beloved themed areas — a benchmark for regional park investment and a standout destination for families and coaster fans alike.
As the land celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026, it’s the perfect moment to look back at how Lost Kingdom evolved, why it resonated so strongly with guests, and what its legacy means for the future of Paultons Park.
The Legacy of Lost Kingdom
Ten years on, Lost Kingdom’s impact extends beyond Paultons Park itself.
Within the UK industry, it helped demonstrate:
- The value of immersive theming in regional parks
- The commercial viability of family thrill coasters
- How single-land investment can reshape a park’s demographic reach
For Paultons Park, Lost Kingdom paved the way for subsequent expansions and reinforced its reputation as one of the UK’s most consistently well-regarded parks for families.
Many visitors who first rode Velociraptor as children in 2016 are now teenagers returning with friends — a testament to the land’s staying power.
A decade after opening, Lost Kingdom remains vibrant, relevant, and widely loved — an impressive achievement in an industry where new attractions can quickly lose novelty.
Its success lies in balance: thrill and accessibility, spectacle and intimacy, rides and environment.
As Paultons Park continues to evolve, Lost Kingdom stands as a reminder that sometimes the most influential developments aren’t the biggest or tallest — but the ones that perfectly understand their audience.
And ten years later, the dinosaurs are still roaring.
To celebrate 10 incredible years, Paultons Park are thrilled to unveil a brand new soundtrack created in close collaboration with IMAscore.
Listen to the full soundtrack now on Spotify or YouTube! https://youtu.be/c06BSnbk768
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