We take the safety and security of all of our guests with the utmost seriousness.
There are security measures you will see throughout the day, and those you won’t. We monitor the whole site every day and all of our staff are trained to ensure guests have a safe and secure day with us.
The safety of our guests is our priority and Thorpe Park constantly reviews its security arrangements, working closely with Surrey Police, the Metropolitan Police and relevant security agencies.
Our security team are in place for your own safety and we ask for your full cooperation with all checks and support our team in ensuring they can carry out their important work efficiently.
Our Bag Policy
If it is non-essential, it’s better to not bring a bag at all. We will not allow large suitcases into the Park unless you have booked an overnight stay with us at the on-site Shark Cabins.
Preparing for Searches
When planning your visit, please ensure you arrive with plenty of time to pass through our enhanced security checks.
- Finish any ‘opened’ food and drink before you enter the Park during the security checks
- Do not bring alcohol on site as this will be removed
- Take all items out of your pockets and place into a tray
- You may be asked to remove belts, but you will not need to remove shoes
- Pass through the screening tent when prompted by a member of the security team
- Enjoy your day at the UK's most thrilling theme park!
Prohibited Items
For guidance on what cannot be brought into Thorpe Park:
- Any item deemed to be a weapon
- Fireworks and/or smoke bombs
- Glass bottles or other articles which may cause injury and/or be deemed offensive or dangerous
- Sharp objects or anything which may be considered a security risk including knives, penknives, scissors, corkscrews, metal nail files, toy or replica guns.
- Intoxicating liquor
- Illegal substances and/or legal highs
- Skateboards, scooters and rollerblades
- Drones
Our Smoking Policy
Smoking (including the use of e-cigarettes) is strictly prohibited, other than in our designated smoking areas. These can be identified on our park map.
What age can children visit on their own?
No child or children under the age of 12 will be admitted to the Attraction unless they are accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over and such child or children whilst on site must remain under the control or supervision of an adult at all times.
Merlin reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to change the age restrictions referred to in this condition, if any particular circumstances so require in the interests of safety and security.