Paultons Park

Paultons Park is a family amusement park located in Hampshire, one of the most famous in England. It consists of several themed areas, the main one being Peppa Pig World, based on the plot of the popular children's cartoon series. In this article, we will provide detailed information about the park's location, discounts available when visiting, accessible transportation options, and other useful information for visitors.

Paultons Park themed worlds

Paultons Park gained international recognition in 2011, immediately after the opening of the Peppa Pig World themed area. The park also features worlds dedicated to animals and the Wild West. The vast majority of the park's attractions are designed for children and families. Let's take a quick look at each of the themed areas.

Peppa Pig World

Peppa Pig World is dominated by children's attractions. Peppa's Big Balloon Ride is particularly popular.

A visit to Peppa Pig Land guarantees a lot of vivid impressions. Buying a ticket for Grandpa Pig's Little Train, for example, promises a slow train ride.

The Queen's Flying Coach Ride is a monorail at the top of a tree.

World Peppa at Paultons Park is so popular that there are often queues for the attractions. Peppa Pig is one of the most beloved cartoon characters among children.

Tornado Springs

Tornado Springs at Paultons Park in the UK is a themed area in the form of a fictional town located in the desert in the Midwestern United States. The action here takes place in the 1950s. The area opened in April 2021 and includes several attractions:

• Storm
• Tornado.
• Buffalo Falls.
• Al's Auto Academy.
• Farmyard Flyer.
• Rio Grande Train Ride.

Lost Kingdom

The family amusement park also offers a visit to the Lost Kingdom themed area dedicated to dinosaurs. It opened in 2016. The area is designed for children aged 6 to 12. The list of attractions available here includes:

• Pterosaur Flight.
• ‘Velociraptor’.
• ‘Dinosaur Chase’.
• Boulder Dash.
• Dinosaur Tour Co.
• ‘Encounter with Dinosaurs’.
• Little Explorers playground.

Critter Creek

When visiting Paultons Park, be sure to visit the Critter Creek themed world, where you can admire the fantastic creatures known as ‘Curious Critter,’ cared for by Professor Stanley Blast.

The area is designed primarily for young visitors and features the following attractions:

Professor Blast's Expedition Express.

Beastie Burrow, an indoor attraction with live lizards, fish and insects.

Wild Lands

The Wild Lands area at Paultons Park amusement park is home to animals from the African continent. It is located next to Peppa Pig World, just behind it. Here you can see the following animals:

• fennek foxes;
• long-tailed meerkats;
• yellow mongooses;
• Cape hyraxes, the largest African rodents;
• pygmy mice, the smallest rodents in Africa.

In the central part of the Wild Lands area, there is a walk-through aviary for birds, which is home to white-faced rollers and black-capped night eagles. Visitors have a unique opportunity to interact with the birds.

In the night house, which is an indoor area, park guests can observe animals in the dark. In addition, a special platform has been installed above the enclosure, allowing visitors to observe the animals.

Wild Lands is a great place to take a break from the attractions.

Paultons Park rides

The attractions at Paultons Park, of which there are more than seventy, deserve a more detailed description, as they are the most popular form of entertainment.

The Cyclonator is an agricultural device in the Tornado Springs area that spins and lifts visitors to a height of 25 metres. This is great entertainment for thrill seekers. A ride on the pendulum swing promises a dose of adrenaline.

Storm Chaser is a rotating and spinning attraction that takes park visitors on an exciting aerial journey. Storm Chaser is a roller coaster with numerous descents and turns. The speed of this attraction reaches 59.4 km/h.

In the Peppa Pig World area, there is an attraction called the Ghost Mansion, which transforms the passengers of a four-seater carriage from mere racers into real ghost hunters. It is designed for children over 5 years old and can be ridden when accompanied by adults.

The average wait time for attractions is 7 minutes, but for the most popular attractions in the Peppa Pig World area, this time can increase to 40 minutes.

The Cobra attraction is another type of roller coaster that includes descents, spirals and turns.

Velociraptor is a roller coaster with high speeds and sharp turns.

The Flight of the Pterosaur is an original attraction with a suspended dinosaur that allows you to fly at a speed of 30 km/h.

Dino Chase is a children's roller coaster designed for dinosaur lovers.

The Dinosaur Tour Co allows you to go on a 4x4 car expedition through the Lost Kingdom.

Digger Ride is an attraction where children can operate an excavator on a construction site.

Seal Falls is a mini-attraction with a small drop angle, complemented by a mini-igloo tunnel.

Professor Blasts Expedition Express is a mini-train that takes passengers through the Wild Lands.

Where is Paultons Park located?

Paultons Park is located in the New Forest National Park, near the village of Ower, in Hampshire, England. It is situated on land that formerly belonged to the Poltons estate, covering an area of 140 acres.

Map of Paultons Park

Take a look at the map of Paultons Park to help you find your way around when you arrive. It shows the location of the main themed areas and attractions, as well as ticket offices and toilets.

How to get to Paultons Park

Plan your visit to Paultons Park, check the weather forecast and choose the best way to get there. You can get to the park by train, bus or car.

By train

The closest stations to the park are Southampton Airport Parkway and Southampton Central. The former is about 10 miles away, the latter 8 miles. From there, you can get to the park by taxi in 15 minutes or less.

By bus

The X7 Salisbury-Southampton buses stop near the park, and during the summer holidays, they stop near the main entrance. The bus stop is located at Ower, Vine Inn, from where you can walk to the entrance of Paultons Park in 5-10 minutes.

Bus timetable information is available on the Bluestar/Salisbury Reds website.

By car

Paultons Park is a short distance from the M27 motorway and the New Forest National Park, which serves as a landmark.

Paultons Park parking

All park visitors can use the free car park. It is located at the main entrance, is quite spacious and can accommodate 2,000 cars. Parking is free not only for cars, but also for motorhomes and buses.

It opens 1.5 hours before the park opens at 8:30 a.m. and closes one hour after Paultons Park closes.

There is a parking area for visitors with disabilities.

Paultons Park events

Visiting Paultons Park is made even more interesting by the various events held on its grounds, during which you can take souvenir photos.

For example, ‘Meet the Characters’ - Peppa, George.

‘Halloween Spooktacular’ - this event features various activities to celebrate the holiday.

No less colourful is ‘Christmas at Paultons Park’. During this period, it is transformed into a fairy-tale land with exciting seasonal entertainment and themed decorations.

Halloween at Paultons Park

The following events are planned for Halloween at Paultons Park:

• The Little Monsters Ball — dancing and singing to scary music on stage.
• The Fairy Garden — a promenade through a secret garden decorated with cobwebs and pumpkins.
• The Great Halloween Mystery — an interactive festive show, the essence of which is to help the character Pickles and the Spirit Squad team solve the mystery of Halloween.
• Spirit Squad Ghoul School — training with musical accompaniment and Halloween-style surprises.
• The interactive Ghostly Manor attraction will be open throughout the holiday season.

Christmas at Paultons Park

In December 2025, Paultons Park is planning a variety of Christmas entertainment.

The main attraction will be the Santa's Christmas Wish show. Performances will take place twice a day on stage. They will include singing, dance numbers with special effects featuring elves, the Snowman, Reindeer and Santa himself.

Santa's Storytime will attract large audiences. Park guests will be immersed in a festive story that will capture children's imaginations.

A visit to Santa's grotto is also planned. Children will be given soft toys and will be able to take a souvenir photo with the main symbol of Christmas – Santa.

Huge Christmas trees and a Santa in a sleigh will be installed in the Peppa Pig World area, and festive music will be played.

Christmas decorations will also appear in the Tornado Springs area.

Information for visitors

When planning a trip to Paultons Park, check its opening hours, reviews from other visitors, ticket prices and other information.

Paultons Park opening hours

Paultons Park's standard opening hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (last admission at 4:00 p.m.).

During the summer and on public holidays, it is open from 10:00 to 18:00 (sometimes until 18:30).

Tickets

If you buy an adult ticket online in advance, it will cost approximately £43, or £60 at the ticket office upon arrival.

Admission is free for children under one metre tall (measured with shoes on).

Free parking is included in the ticket price.

The cost of family tickets (2 adults + 2 children) varies between £120 and £160.

For children taller than one metre, tickets cost ~£30–£40.

In addition, seasonal passes are available:

• Adult (13+ years): from £99
• Child (1–12 years): from £89
• And annual passes:
• Adult: from £120
• Child: from £110
• Family (2+2): from £350

These prices include unlimited visits to the park during the pass validity period, discounts of 10-20% on food and souvenirs, and priority entry to areas where there are queues, such as Peppa Pig World.

Special events are periodically held as a bonus for pass holders.

Visits to paid attractions, such as go-karting, are not included in the price.

Paultons Park app

The Paultons Park app is recommended when planning a visit to the park. With its help, you can determine the waiting time in line, the opening hours of the attractions, and get access to exclusive offers.

The app is available for installation on iOS and Android phones and tablets.

Hotels near Paultons Park

The question of accommodation when planning a visit to Paultons Park is easy to solve, as there are many good hotels nearby.

Mortimer Arms is located 0.77 km from the park.

Le Chateau is located in Southampton, a 3-minute drive from New Forest National Park and 6 minutes from Paultons Family Theme Park.

Woodlands Lodge Hotel is located in Woodlands, 5.41 km from Paultons Park.

Contact details and postcode

Paultons Park contact details:

telephone: 023 8081 4442;

email: [email protected].

Postcode: The New Forest, SO51 6AL.

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