Discover Thorpe: Theme Park, Village History and Walks

Thorpe combines a large theme park, a footpath through a wetland and notable traces of the village’s history. This allows you to shape your stay in very different ways: with a day full of rides, with outdoor activity or by exploring historic buildings and memorial sites. If you are looking for a holiday rental in Thorpe, the village is a suitable base for a trip that brings entertainment, landscape and local history together.

Theme Park and Walks Through the Surrounding Area

Thorpe Park Resort opened to the public in 1979 and has more than 30 rides. The theme park is located south-east of the village of Thorpe. For travellers visiting with children or wishing to include a wider selection of rides in their plans, Thorpe Park therefore forms a clearly recognisable focal point of the village. Its location south-east of the village helps to classify this visit as a separate part of the trip planning.

Another side of Thorpe is shown by Monk’s Walk. The local footpath runs along an embankment through the wetland and provides access through the surrounding area. Monk’s Walk also connects Thorpe with Chertsey at Abbey Mead. Anyone who does not want to focus their stay exclusively on a visit to a theme park can consider this path as a practical element of a day outdoors.

Historic Details in the Village

The Church of St Mary is listed as a Grade II* listed building. Inside or attached to the church is a 12th-century chancel arch. These two features give the church a clearly recognisable historical significance and provide a point of reference for anyone wishing to learn about older architectural history during a trip to Thorpe.

The Lych Gate stands in Thorpe’s churchyard. It is associated with commemorating people from Thorpe who died in the First World War, and provides access to the village churchyard. The Thorpe War Memorial commemorates people from Thorpe who died in the First and Second World Wars. Both sites draw attention to the village’s culture of remembrance, although with different historical associations.

Smaller traces of former village life also form part of the local character. The Old Pound Enclosure illustrates that stray animals once had to be confined so that they would not damage crops. Forge Cottage is associated with its former use as the village forge or smithy. The Red Lion Pub also has a long local history: there has been an inn at this location since at least 1696. Details such as these make Thorpe interesting beyond its major theme-park attraction.

The Right Accommodation for Your Travel Plans

When looking for a holiday rental in Thorpe, it is worth deciding on the main focus of your trip first. Consider whether a day full of rides, outdoor activity or exploring the village’s older history should take up the greatest share of your plans.

Other Places at a Glance

For further comparison in the shared overview of places, you can also look at Effingham, Woking, Brookwood, Farnham, Horley, Milford, East Horsley and Bookham.

To the higher-level travel overview: Surrey.