Lightwater Valley

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 9:00–17:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-25 to 2026-12-19; published by the park.

About

Free admission.

Rides and attractions

• Apollo amusement ride
• Carousel amusement ride
• Caterpillar roller coaster
• Eagle's Claw amusement ride
• Ferris wheel
• Ladybird roller coaster
• Skate Karts race track
• Splash Falls water slide
• Waterslide amusement ride
• Wild River Rapids

At the park

• Castle Dykes exhibit
• Jurassic Adventure Golf activity
• Playground play area
• Fiveponds water
• Splash Falls slide
• Wild River Rapids water

Shows and experiences

• Lightwater Valley

Events

• Frightwater Valley Presents Movie Mayhem 🎬 FRIGHTWATER VALLEY Presents: MOVIE MAYHEM 🎃 Lights. Camera. Scream! 10th October • 17th October • 23rd – 31st October 10:30am – 5pm Early Bird £18pp - Use Code: FRIGHT18 at checkout! This Halloween, Frightwater Valley is going to t

Places to eat

• Luigis

Before you go

Limits

Membership – Children aged under 18 who have a membership, we will collect their names and date of birth to ensure their right to free admission if applicable

Where to stay

• The Old Coach House
• Sleningford Watermill Caravan and Camping Park
• Clotherholme Farm Campsite
• Crescent Lodge 42 North Street Ripon
• Fountain Guest House 25 North Road
• The Ripon Inn Park Street Ripon

History

Opened

1969

• Park opened

Nearby

• North Stainley in Photos
• The Staveley Arms
• Bull Inn
• The Bruce Arms
• Galphay Inn
• The George at Wath
• Freemasons Arms
• Queens Head
• Cafe Gelato
• The White Horse
• Café in the Park
• Crown Inn
• Domino's
• King William
• Kirkby Malzeard Fish & Chips
• North Street Fisheries
• Storehouse Bar & Eatery
• Storehouse Kitchen
• The Café
• BBQ Kebab