Open 6th April - 3rd November (on select dates only, please check our calendar for availability.)
Lightwater Valley is one of the most exciting family theme parks in the North of England, with over 35 rides and attractions for thrill seekers of all ages!
Located on the outskirts of Ripon, North Yorkshire, kids, teenagers and grown-ups alike can enjoy a day of non-stop fun at this safe and secure family attraction.
For the little ones:
Lightwater Valley offers all kinds of fantastic family fun for tots aged 1-5! These include:
For the bigger kids:
Junior thrill seekers aged around 5-9 (or over 1.1 metres in height * ) can enjoy rides and activities such as:
Thrilling adventures:
Grown-ups and kids over 1.3m* tall have a choice of adrenaline-pumping rides!
Important Information: *you may need to be accompanied on the ride at this height.
IMPORTANT:
Adult tickets must be booked for any children over 1.3 metres tall, otherwise you will be charged full adult gate rate on arrival.
Child tickets must be booked for any children between 1.0 metre-1.3 metres tall, otherwise you will be charged full child gate rate on arrival.
Children under 1.0 metre will be charged locally for entry.
Children under 3 years old go FREE of Charge.
Important Information: From time to time certain rides may be unavailable due to essential maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause as this is beyond our control.
Instead of lugging a picnic around the theme park or having to go back to the car whenever someone’s hungry, you can nibble on the run at one of our many refreshment kiosks and seated restaurants. So, whatever the weather, you can enjoy a variety of delicious meals and snacks across the theme park.
Hungry Harbour
Avast! If ye be lookin’ for a fine fun spot to take ye young scallywags for a bite to eat then ye be wantin’ to stop by for some grub at the Hungry Harbour. There be a booty of tasty treats for ye all to try so tuck into sandwiches, soup, jacket potatoes, hotdogs, chips and pizzas ye greedy gannets!
Cuppa Jo’s Coffee Shop
Located in the theme park entrance building, Jo’s is a great place for a pick-me-up at the start of the day and serves fantastic all day breakfasts along with burgers, chips, toasties, sandwiches, home-made cakes, hot and cold drinks and a variety of children's meals.
The Conservatory
The Conservatory offers a range of theme park treats which the whole family will love including burgers, chicken nuggets, chips and drinks and you can even choose to relax in the sun and eat your meal outside.
Light Bites
In the fairground you’ll find classic treats including candyfloss, yummy doughnuts, ice creams and Slush Puppies at Sweet Treats.
Stop at the Nestle Snack Bar where you can indulge in Kelly’s Cornish ice cream in a range of delicious flavours as well as cold drinks.
The Munch Box outlet in the fairground sells a range of nostalgic fairground snacks including chicken nuggets, hotdogs, burgers and fries, and the great British sandwich (the bacon butty) is served until midday.
If you fancy a hot snack then head up to Ultimate Snacks at the top end of the park, where you and your family can tuck into our scrummy range of pancakes. Also on offer are spicy nachos, huge hotdogs, Mister Softee ice cream and Kelly's ice cream in a range of flavours.
If you're craving for a bit of dairy then look no further than Eagle Bites in the fairground where you can choose from 22 flavours of Kelly's ice cream, hot drinks, frozen yoghurts, milkshakes, banana splits and sundaes.
The Slush Station - make up your own colourful slush from our huge range of flavours, situated in The Fairground.
GETTING THERE
Parking
Visitor Services
Toilets
Accessible toilets are available throughout the park at:
Alice in Winterland Event:
22nd November until 30th December 2019 on select dates.
Open for the evening only - from 4pm until 7pm. The Theme Park and Rides will NOT be open.
This year Lightwater Valley are holding a festive event - the Alice in Winterland illuminated lantern trail!
There will be hundreds of giant illuminated light sculptures which illustrate the stories form Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass. Discover a giant Chess Board, watch the Mad Hatter prepare for his tea party, marvel at the four-metre tall Alice and come face-to-face with the infamous Queen of Hearts herself!
Alice in Winterland Event:
This year Lightwater Valley are holding a festive event - the Alice in Winterland illuminated lantern trail!
There will be hundreds of giant illuminated light sculptures which illustrate the stories form Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass. Discover a giant Chess Board, watch the Mad Hatter prepare for his tea party, marvel at the four-metre tall Alice and come face-to-face with the infamous Queen of Hearts herself!
IMPORTANT:
Ticket Information
Inclusions: Evening Entrance to the Alice in Winterland event.
Exclusions: Theme Park Rides - the theme park is only open for the evening event and no rides will be open.
Opening Dates: Open between 22nd November and 30th December on select dates. Please check the calendar.
Opening Times: 4pm - 7pm.
Address: Lightwater Valley Theme Park, North Stainley, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3HT.
Directions: By Car, Lightwater Valley is located just North of the City of Ripon. On arrival at the ‘Clocktower’ traffic light junction, take the A6108 towards the village of North Stainley. Please do not use our postcode on satellite navigation devices as this is currently sending people to the wrong location. Please follow the brown direction signs to Lightwater Valley.
Additional Information: This ticket is non-refundable or amendable.