What’s Happening at UK Theme Parks This Week (Week of 27 April 2026)

As we move further into the spring season, UK theme parks continue operating on off-peak schedules, with a number of midweek closures and ride maintenance periods in place.

Here’s everything happening at UK theme parks this week.

Thorpe Park Closed Midweek

Thorpe Park Resort will be closed on Tuesday 29 April 2026.

This follows the park’s typical off-peak pattern, with selected midweek closures outside of school holidays.

Drayton Manor Closed for Three Days

Drayton Manor Resort will be closed on:

• Tuesday 28 April
• Wednesday 29 April
• Thursday 30 April

Guests planning visits should check ahead as the park temporarily pauses operations midweek.

Chessington Closed for Two Days

Chessington World of Adventures will be closed on:

• Tuesday 28 April
• Wednesday 29 April

This is part of the park’s reduced spring schedule following the Easter period.

LEGOLAND Windsor Closed

LEGOLAND Windsor Resort will be closed on Wednesday 29 April 2026.

The park continues to operate a limited midweek schedule during quieter weeks.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Closed Early Week

Blackpool Pleasure Beach will be closed on:

• Sunday 27 April
• Monday 28 April

The park is expected to reopen later in the week.

Ride Closure: Victorian Carousel at Paultons Park

Paultons Park has a ride closure to note this week.

The Victorian Carousel will be closed for maintenance from:

• 27 April to 3 May 2026

All other rides and attractions at the park remain available.

What to Watch This Week

• Thorpe Park closed (29 April)
• Drayton Manor closed (28–30 April)
• Chessington closed (28–29 April)
• LEGOLAND Windsor closed (29 April)
• Blackpool Pleasure Beach closed (27–28 April)
• Victorian Carousel closed at Paultons Park (27 April – 3 May)

With multiple midweek closures across major parks, this is another quiet off-peak week, ideal for planning ahead before the next busy period.