Serving as the park’s main entrance, Port & Basecamp welcomes guests through The Dome and into the Park. Here, there is a range of facilities and information as well as restaurants, shops, and home to the Thorpe Shark Cabins.

Rides & Attractions

The Playground

The Playground is available throughout park opening hours, plus little thrill-seekers staying in Thorpe Shark Cabins can visit in the evening for a swing or spin! Here little adventurers can unleash their inner thrillseekers- climb, crawl and zoom down the slides, swings and super-fun surprises! It’s the perfect place to burn off energy while the big kids conquer the thrils.

Opening Year: 2022

Manufacturer: Eibe Play Ltd

Arcade

Indoor arcade featuring a variety of interactive games with prizes up for grabs!

Food & Beverage

Vibes Bar & Kitchen

Unwind and indulge at Vibes Bar & Kitchen. Offering a selection of mouthwatering burgers, ribs, sides and desserts, Vibes Bar & Kitchen is your ultimate destination for a laid-back dining experience where you can unwind, immerse yourself in the ambience, and simply vibe… as the name suggests.

  • Vegetarian & vegan options on request

  • Select non gluten-containing ingredient items

  • Card payments only

  • Annual Pass & Staff discount

  • Magic Money accepted

The Coffee Shack

Refuel on the go! Grab a delicious Costa Coffee and a satisfying bite – sandwiches, wraps salads, cakes, pastries – all under the dome. The perfect pre-coaster pick-me-up or post-scream recharge.

  • Vegetarian options on request

  • Select non gluten-containing ingredient items

  • Card & cash payments

  • Annual Pass & Staff discount

  • Magic Money accepted

The Launchpad (Coming Soon)

New for 2026! Recharge zone, designed for thrillseekers to rest, reset and refuel between adrenaline hits.

  • Food unit information coming soon

Coca-Cola Freestyle Machine (The Dome)

Buy a Coca-Cola Freestyle drinks vessel from the Dome vending machine, The Island Shop, Inferno Shop, or Megastore for unlimited refills all day!

Coca-Cola Freestyle Machine (The Launchpad)

Coming Soon! Buy a Coca-Cola Freestyle drinks vessel from the Dome vending machine, The Island Shop, Inferno Shop, or Megastore for unlimited refills all day!

Retail

The Island Shop

All the SAW – The Ride merchandise you could ever need after facing your fears on the world’s first horror themed rollercoaster!

  • Gifts, merchandise, clothing, candy, snacks, drinks & ice cream available

  • Card and cash payments

  • Annual Pass & Staff discount

  • Magic Money accepted

Photo Collection

Collect your ride photos and imagic information here.

Facilities

Nirvana Quiet Space

This space is available to anyone who needs a quiet break from the thrills of the park. For access, speak to staff in First Aid (just a few doors down). Available on a first come, first serve basis.

Guest Services

Open from 1pm until 1 hour after park close.

First Aid

Outside the lower dome (next to Guest Services). Here for any on-site medical assistance, lost children, Quiet Space access plus select medication and sanitary products for sale.

Events Marquee

The Events Marquee (Lake View Marquee) is anything but conventional for business meetings. It has a flexible, adaptable space of 940sq meters to host conferences for up to 600 delegates and sits in the very heart of Thorpe Park. For further details, contact events@thorpe-park.co.uk.

Lockers

Unlimited access for the day of your visit, large lockers £5 or jumbo £10. Choose a locker with a green light, scan the QR code using your mobile phone, pay online, and select your pin number. Close the door to lock. You can open your locker at any time using the door keybad or using your mobile phone.

  • Online payments only

  • Annual Pass & Staff discount unavailable

  • Magic Money not accepted

Toilets

Located in the lower dome. Head down the stairs next to the Freestyle machine in The Dome.

  • Male toilets

  • Female toilets

  • Accessible toilets

  • Baby change toilets