Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park has been named the second best-value theme park in the UK in a new nationwide study.
Research by credit card brand Aqua ranked theme parks using a range of factors including ticket prices, the number of rollercoasters, customer reviews, parking costs and the average cost of nearby hotels.
Only Blackpool Pleasure Beach ranked higher overall, with Lightwater Valley securing second place thanks to its £25 average adult ticket price, 11 rollercoasters, free parking and a Google review score of 4.1 out of 5.
The study found Blackpool Pleasure Beach offered the best overall value, with 26 rollercoasters and an average ticket price of £32, equating to around £1.22 per ride.
Lightwater Valley's average worked out at £2.23 per rollercoaster, with researchers saying its low entry price and free parking helped offset higher average nearby hotel costs of £222.
The research also identified the UK's most affordable theme parks, with Gulliver's Land in Buckinghamshire taking the top spot thanks to its £26 average adult ticket price, free parking and relatively low nearby hotel costs.
Scott Yule, Commercial Strategy Director at Aqua, said:
"As we head into the spring and summer months, many families start planning days out and looking for fun activities to enjoy together.
"Theme parks are often at the top of the list, but the cost of a visit can add up quickly, particularly when trips are arranged at short notice.
"However, there are a number of steps you can take to help manage and potentially reduce these costs during the spring and summer season."
Aqua recommends booking tickets in advance rather than paying on the gate, checking whether younger children qualify for free entry, and looking out for promotions such as advance booking discounts, group offers and 2-for-1 deals to help reduce the cost of a family day out.
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