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Lightwater Valley Theme Park

Ripon

Family theme park at North Stainley, just north of Ripon in North Yorkshire. Opening days vary through the year, so check the opening times calendar on its website before travelling.

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Where to stay

  • RiponCathedral city with hotels and inns, about 10 minutes away
  • MashamSmall market town, about 15 minutes away
  • HarrogateSpa town with plenty of hotels, about 30 minutes away
  • ThirskMarket town near the railway station, about 25 minutes away
  • BoroughbridgeSmall town close to the A1, about 20 minutes away

Getting there

  • About 10 minutes from junction 50 of the A1; take the A61 towards Ripon, then the A6108 towards North Stainley
  • Do not rely on the postcode in sat nav: the park warns it can direct people to the wrong address, so follow the Lightwater Valley road signs
  • Nearest railway station is Thirsk; bus 70 links Thirsk station with Ripon bus station
  • Bus 159 runs from Ripon market place to the park, Monday to Saturday only
TipIn April, May, September and October bus 159 stops across the road from the main entrance rather than inside the park, so allow for a short walk.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Lightwater Valley Theme Park?

Ripon: Cathedral city with hotels and inns, about 10 minutes away. Masham: Small market town, about 15 minutes away. Harrogate: Spa town with plenty of hotels, about 30 minutes away. Thirsk: Market town near the railway station, about 25 minutes away. Boroughbridge: Small town close to the A1, about 20 minutes away.

How do I get to Lightwater Valley Theme Park?

About 10 minutes from junction 50 of the A1; take the A61 towards Ripon, then the A6108 towards North Stainley. Do not rely on the postcode in sat nav: the park warns it can direct people to the wrong address, so follow the Lightwater Valley road signs. Nearest railway station is Thirsk; bus 70 links Thirsk station with Ripon bus station. Bus 159 runs from Ripon market place to the park, Monday to Saturday only.

Any tips for visiting Lightwater Valley Theme Park?

In April, May, September and October bus 159 stops across the road from the main entrance rather than inside the park, so allow for a short walk.

Which airport is closest to Lightwater Valley Theme Park?

The nearest airport on this site is Leeds Bradford Airport, about 22 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.