1) Use Fastrack/Single Rider:

Fastrack operates on many of the major rides; for a fee you can beat the queue and walk straight on. This is a great facility, and if you don't mind the cost, it is advisable that you use it on busy days. Or, if you are in a very small group and don't mind riding alone, then use Single Rider. It's usually a lot quicker than using the main queue! For more on queuing, click here.

2) Get to the busy rides early:

Colossus, Nemesis Inferno, SAW - The Ride, Stealth, Samurai, Loggers Leap and Depth Charge. These are just some of the rides that get a lot busier in the afternoons. So get to them early - especially all of the water rides on hot days.

3) Use vouchers:

Whoever pays full price for a visit to Thorpe Park is wasting their money. There are so many offers and vouchers around that can be used - so use them.

4) Don't go on busy days:

If you really want to beat the queues, then don't go on busy days. Go on school days if you can - School INSET days are great if you're a student. Weekdays are guaranteed to be quieter. Extreme weather can also put people off (e.g. torrential rain, or even blazing hot sunshine).

5) Go early:

To make the most of your day, set off early. It can get very busy around the Park, and roads can (and often) get congested. Go early, get a good parking space for the car, and beat the queues for entrance tickets. Make sure you know the exact opening time for the day you are going on, and get there just a bit before that time to ensure a good first hour enjoying the smaller queues!

6) Advertised queue times are not always accurate:

When you see signs in the queue line saying: "Approx 30 mins from this point", don't always believe them. Queues can go fast or slow - and the approx. times for them are quite often unreliable. The same goes for the electronic boards - they are not updated that often. So don't put all your faith in them, go over to the ride and have a look for yourself. Trust your own judgment.

7) Don't end up feeling ill:

Being ill can really ruin your day. When you've just eaten your Burger King meal, think before you rush straight over to Colossus. Unless you have a very strong stomach - don't bother. Take time to let any food go down - you have the whole day to get on the rides. Take a trip to Thorpe Farm, relax, and then go on Colossus! Being ill or feeling sick can ruin your day - so don't let it happen.

8) Don't have lunch at lunchtime:

Everyone in the Park will consider having lunch at the same time. Don't rush to Burger King, Pizza Hut or any other restaurant between the hours of 12:30pm - 2.30pm - everyone will be there. Go early (before 12pm) or late (after 3pm) - or eat your lunch whilst queuing for a ride. Get something quick - have a bigger meal later. Taking ages having lunch can be a waste of your day at Thorpe - think about when you are going to have yours.

9) Get an Annual Pass:

If you go to Thorpe Park a lot, then get either a Thorpe Park or Merlin Entertainments Annual Pass. If you paid full price to enter, then you could buy a Thorpe Annual Pass, get your entrance money refunded, and you would only have to go again once more to make your Annual Pass worthwhile. Even if you got a discount on your entrance ticket - your Annual Pass could still be worthwhile if you made 2 or 3 more visits. And don't forget - entrance is free to loads of other UK attractions with the Merlin Pass too! For more info on Annual Passes, click here.

10) Think about clothing:

Don't wear things that may ruin your day! Be sensible - you are at a Theme Park, and will probably be riding on many extreme rides. So don't wear something that you find uncomfortable, because you're not going to enjoy the rides if you do so. Jeans are also never a good idea if you plan on going on any of the water rides - especially Tidal Wave - as denim takes ages to dry out! If it's going to be wet, take a coat (umbrellas are a bit impractical and large). If it's going to be hot - you will probably be going on a busy day and will be standing around in queues for a long time - so to avoid getting burnt, put on suncream. Use common sense when dressing for a day out at Thorpe.

The biggest tip of all is: No matter what you do at Thorpe Park - make sure you enjoy yourself!