Twinlakes: The ‘affordable’ theme park with a log flume just 45 minutes from Nottingham

Here in Nottingham we’re now just over a week away from the school holidays, with the summer term ending on Friday, July 26. 

The school holidays are a golden opportunity for parents to create precious memories with their children, but the six-week break can also present challenges. 

Six weeks is a long time to keep children occupied, particularly if the weather isn’t great. 

It’s also difficult to constantly find new activities to keep your young ones engaged. 

Thankfully Nottingham’s location in the centre country means that loads of fun days out are just a short drive away. 

If you’re struggling to think of child-friendly activities for the school holidays, how does a top-rated theme park with a log flume and massive dinosaurs sound? 

Twinlakes Park, just north of Melton Mowbray, claims to be the East Midlands’ number one theme park. 

Big talk, we know, but once you dig into what the park has to offer, it’s hard to disagree. 

The 100 acre site offers classic rides including a log flume, pirate ship and sky flyer, alongside other activities such as ice skating and an express train. 

Crucially, Twinlakes Park is all-weather, meaning your visit won’t be hampered by rain. 

The park’s soft play areas provide refuge for families during rubbish weather. 

During the summer Twinlakes hosts a number of special events, including Dino Week between August 17 and August 25. 

Guests will be able to get up close to one or two prehistoric creatures and take part in Dino Hunts around the park. 

The park’s farm and falconry centre allows visitors to hold and even feed animals including alpacas, llamas and goats. 

Entry for adults and children over 108 cm is priced at £17.98, while children between 95 cm and 108 cm get in for £13.47. 

One recent visitor told Tripadvisor: “Twinlakes is brilliant for young kids. There is so much to do!

“Everything is reasonably priced. No queues on a weekday and all the staff we encountered were so polite and accommodating.

“It was a breath of fresh air. We live 40 miles away but it is so worth the trip.

“My four-year-old loved it today and as soon as we got home, she was asking when we can go again.”

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