The main UK theme park season has now come to an end at many attractions, but there are still opportunities to enjoy a theme park visit during November.
This week, Paultons Park and Blackpool Pleasure Beach are among the attractions with selected opening dates, while other resorts are preparing for their Christmas celebrations later this month.
Crealy Theme Park is also getting ready to launch its Winter Twilight Fest on 14 November, bringing illuminated rides and festive light displays to Devon.
Here is what is happening at UK theme parks from Monday 9 November to Sunday 15 November 2026.
Paultons Park’s November Reduced Rate Days
Paultons Park is continuing its November Reduced Rate programme, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy a selection of rides and attractions at a reduced admission price.
The November programme includes attractions across Peppa Pig World, Tornado Springs, Valgard: Realm of the Vikings and Wild Lands.
Rides listed as available during the November operating period include Drakon, Vild Swing, Raven, Storm Chaser, Cyclonator, Farmyard Flyer and Ghostly Manor.
However, a number of attractions are closed for seasonal maintenance, including Velociraptor, Flight of the Pterosaur, Edge, Seal Falls, Water Kingdom and Pirate Ship.
Visitors should check the official calendar for the specific operating dates and availability before booking.
Official information: Paultons Park November Reduced Rate Weekends
Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s November Opening Dates
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is continuing its autumn season with selected opening dates during November.
The official booking calendar currently lists Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November as available visit dates.
Visitors can enjoy the resort’s rollercoasters and family attractions, although individual ride availability may vary.
With the main season approaching its end, November provides another opportunity to enjoy some of the park’s famous attractions before its winter closure.
Check the official booking calendar for the latest opening times and ticket prices.
Official information: Blackpool Pleasure Beach opening times and prices
Crealy Prepares for Winter Twilight Fest
Crealy Theme Park and Resort in Devon is preparing to launch its Winter Twilight Fest next weekend.
The event begins on Saturday 14 November, with the park scheduled to open from 10am until 6pm.
Visitors can experience illuminated rides, colourful light displays and a magical light tunnel featuring more than 10,000 lights.
Two of the park’s newer rides, ROTOR and Pirates’ Plummet, will also be illuminated during the event.
The light displays around the lake will provide visitors with plenty of opportunities to explore the park after dark.
Winter Twilight Fest is scheduled to run on selected weekends:
- 14–15 November
- 21–22 November
- 28–29 November
Visitors should check the event information for ride operating times, as some attractions operate at staggered times.
Official information: Crealy Winter Twilight Fest 2026
Alton Towers Looks Ahead to Christmas
Following its Fireworks Spectacular from 6–8 November, Alton Towers Resort has now closed its main theme park for the winter season.
The resort is preparing for its Christmas celebrations, which are scheduled to begin on selected dates from 27 November 2026.
The festive event will bring Christmas entertainment, seasonal activities and selected rides to the resort.
Although the main theme park is closed this week, visitors can start planning their festive visit ahead of the event’s opening later this month.
Christmas begins: Selected dates from 27 November
Official information: Alton Towers events
LEGOLAND Windsor Prepares for Christmas Bricktacular
LEGOLAND Windsor Resort is getting ready for the return of Christmas Bricktacular, which begins on 21 November 2026.
The festive event will bring Christmas-themed LEGO displays, seasonal entertainment, shows and selected rides to the resort.
The park has also published its winter ride maintenance information, with several attractions scheduled to close from 9 November and remain unavailable until February or March 2027.
Visitors planning a Christmas trip should check the ride availability information before booking.
Christmas begins: 21 November 2026
Official information: LEGOLAND Windsor Christmas Bricktacular
Chessington Prepares for Winter’s Tail
Chessington World of Adventures is preparing to welcome families for its Winter’s Tail Christmas event.
The festive celebrations begin on 21 November 2026, with the Christmas Village, Father Christmas’ Grotto, an Elf Toy Workshop and seasonal entertainment.
The resort has also published information about its Christmas operating arrangements, including which rides are expected to be available and which will be closed for maintenance.
Visitors can begin planning their festive visit ahead of the event’s opening later this month.
Christmas begins: 21 November 2026
Official information: Chessington Christmas
Drayton Manor Prepares for Magical Christmas
Drayton Manor is preparing for its Magical Christmas celebrations, which begin on selected dates from 28 November.
The event will include the Enchanted Christmas Grotto, festive entertainment, Thomas Land rides, an Aladdin pantomime and the Magical End of Day Lake Show.
Visitors will also be able to enjoy festive Sodor Railway journeys, marshmallow toasting and seasonal entertainment throughout the resort.
Families planning a visit can already book tickets and selected Christmas experiences.
Christmas begins: Selected dates from 28 November
Official information: Drayton Manor Magical Christmas
Warwick Castle Prepares for Christmas
Warwick Castle is also getting ready for its Christmas celebrations, which begin on 21 November 2026.
The festive experience will include Stories with Santa, a Christmas light trail, an open-air ice rink and a traditional family pantomime.
Visitors will also be able to enjoy a festive food and drink village and winter birds of prey displays.
Some experiences, including the ice rink and Stories with Santa, require additional tickets.
Christmas begins: 21 November 2026
Official information: Warwick Castle Christmas
UK Theme Park Closures to Be Aware Of
Not every UK theme park remains open during November. Some attractions have now closed for the winter, while others are operating only on selected dates.
- Lightwater Valley: Closed throughout November.
- Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach: Closed for the 2026 season.
- Alton Towers: Main theme park closed following the Fireworks Spectacular.
- Thorpe Park: Main theme park closed following the end of Fright Nights.
- Chessington: Preparing for Winter’s Tail later this month.
- LEGOLAND Windsor: Preparing for Christmas Bricktacular and seasonal ride maintenance.
Visitors should always check individual park calendars before travelling, as winter operating schedules can differ considerably from the main season.
Looking Ahead: Christmas Is Coming to UK Theme Parks
Although there are fewer opportunities to visit UK theme parks during November, the festive season is beginning to take shape.
Crealy’s Winter Twilight Fest launches on 14 November, followed by Christmas events at Chessington, LEGOLAND Windsor and Warwick Castle from 21 November.
Alton Towers will then welcome visitors for its Christmas celebrations from 27 November, with Drayton Manor’s Magical Christmas beginning on selected dates from 28 November.
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