Yahoo News Parking charges for big UK attractions and the ones that are free
Families planning to visit some of Britain's biggest attractions over the summer holidays couldfind there is an extra charge before stepping in the gates.
Recent findings from the travel researchers at Last Minute Cottages these additional charges come on top of ticket prices and food inside the venue and visitors who don't read the small print, may not be aware of them.
Fees found at Alton Towers and Thorpe Park are £10 a day per vehicle. At Legoland, you can bring the parking cost down to £8 if you pre-book online, and at Chessington World of Adventures, parking is a slightly more reasonable £7. Suffolk's Pleasurewood Hills offers parking for a less taxing £3.
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It's not all bad news though, Peppa Pig World, all the Diggerland sites, and Gulliver's Theme Parks include the cost of parking in your entrance tickets, so there are no nasty surprises.
Scotland's Theme Park M&D and Pembrokeshire's OakWood Theme Park also continue to offer free parking to visitors.
Speaking Matthew Fox, staycation expert at Last Minute Cottages said: "With the cost of living still a primary concern for families this summer, having to factor in an additional cost for parking on top of tickets, food, and drinks when it comes to days out is disappointing.
"Those that do visit theme parks with added parking fees may choose to take picnics rather than buy food on-site, and choose to swerve the gift shop altogether."
UK Theme Park Parking Charges:
Alton Towers - £10
Thorpe Park - £10
Legoland - £10 (£8 if booked in advance)
Drayton Manor - £9.50 (£7 if booked in advance)
Chessington World of Adventures - £7
Pleasurewood Hills - £3
Gulliver's World - Free
Gulliver's Land - Free
Flamingoland - Free
Diggerland (all sites) - Free
BeWilderwood - Free
OakWood Theme Park - Free
Lightwater Valley - Free
Peppa Pig World - Free
Wyvernwood - Free
M&Ds Scotland - Free
