Attractions

Lightwater Valley
Mega adventures around every corner, with 40 rides and attractions for the whole family
Fully immerse yourself in our brand-new interactive arcade with state-of-the-art virtual reality, before heading to our entrancing Hall of Mirrors, a wacky room of distortions that will have the whole family giggling all day. Test your driving skills as you enjoy the timeless appeal of the Dodgem, followed by the speed and spin of Twist and Turn.
Talk a stroll through our Discovery Woods, an interactive woodland walk that weaves along our beautiful lakeside. Spot all manner of forest friends and creepy crawlies, chill out and enjoy a coffee on one of our cloud-gazing sky chairs, before heading to our marvellous mud kitchen to cook up some ‘wholesome’ recipes.
Enjoy our daily park entertainment including character meet and greets, disco-dancing, face-painting and circus skills workshops. And…don’t forget to give a high-five and smile for a selfie with Ebor our new friendly, resident dragon.
All the fun of the park is bound to build an appetite and with new food offerings across the entire park, as well as our brand new Big Fish Trading Co, serving the best fish and chips in Yorkshire, there’s something to suit all tastes.
With a pay once, ride-all-day ticket and free onsite parking, Lightwater Valley really is a great value family day out!
Talk a stroll through our Discovery Woods, an interactive woodland walk that weaves along our beautiful lakeside. Spot all manner of forest friends and creepy crawlies, chill out and enjoy a coffee on one of our cloud-gazing sky chairs, before heading to our marvellous mud kitchen to cook up some ‘wholesome’ recipes.
Enjoy our daily park entertainment including character meet and greets, disco-dancing, face-painting and circus skills workshops. And…don’t forget to give a high-five and smile for a selfie with Ebor our new friendly, resident dragon.
All the fun of the park is bound to build an appetite and with new food offerings across the entire park, as well as our brand new Big Fish Trading Co, serving the best fish and chips in Yorkshire, there’s something to suit all tastes.
With a pay once, ride-all-day ticket and free onsite parking, Lightwater Valley really is a great value family day out!

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Lightwater Valley
Mega adventures around every corner, with 40 rides and attractions for the whole family

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