The UK Theme Park Awards 2025 nominees are now official with the list of nominees available to know more at ukthemeparkawards.com/nominees
In total, there are 34,131 nominations, featuring 35 theme parks nominated for awards.
There are 22 categories including Theme Park of the Year, Best New Attraction and Best Value.
The organisers of the UK Theme Park Awards have announced this year’s full list of nominees, with the public able to vote from 21 July at ukthemeparkawards.com
UK Theme Park Awards 2025 Explainer
For the sixth year, the British public will be able to vote for their favourite theme parks in national awards recognising the best rides and attractions, entertainment and events.
The awards are organised by ThemeParks-UK.com, an independent consumer guide to UK theme parks. Once again, the awards gala takes place in association with AttractionTickets.com
There are 22 categories this year, including Theme Park of the Year, Best Customer Service and Best Value. The new categories include Best Use of IP in an Attraction, Best Queue Line Experience or Pre-Show, and Best Integration of Technology in a Guest Experience.
In advance of the public vote, a shortlist details the public nominations and with the help of a panel of judges who are the following:
- Andy Hine MBE (Chairman, Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain)
- Chris Belvin-Bailey (Founder, Attraction Source)
- Dawn Foote (Co-Founder & CEO, Katapult)
- John Fosbrooke (Publisher, InterPark)
- Lauren Heath-Jones (Editorial Director, Planet Attractions)
- Lawrence Roots (Founder, ThemeParks-UK.com)
- Mark Locker (Founder & CEO, Attractions.io)
- Paul Kelly (Chief Executive, British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions)
- Scott Bickerton (Founder, Your Experience Guide)
The major contenders for the awards include Alton Towers and Drayton Manor in Staffordshire, Blackpool Pleasure Beach in Lancashire, Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventures in Surrey, LEGOLAND Windsor in Berkshire and Paultons Park in Hampshire.
Furthermore, there will be awards on offer for Best Established Content Creator and Best Developing Content Creator, which includes bloggers, vloggers and podcasters. Also, those creating content on other platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.
Image: Theme Parks UK
