Photography at Thorpe Park

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Taking my son and his friend to Thorpe Park this weekend. The rides aren't my sort of thing - especially the queues - so I thought I would take my camera to keep me amused while they queued.
Does anyone know if there are any restrictions on photography there?
Ta
 
The only section in their Terms & Conditions of Entry that might be an option for them to say no is Clause 10:

Unnecessary noise, (such as that from the use of radio sets, mobile phones, video cameras and other electrical equipment) or any behaviour likely to cause annoyance to other visitors or confusion of any kind is not permitted in any part of the Park

There isn't anything in the conditions of entry that says you can't, but it might be worth a phone call before you go just to check that you can.
 
There is just one area, a kind of sandy beech / paddling pool area for youngsters & toddlers, that has big STRICTLY NO PHOTOGRAPHY IN THIS AREA signs. Everywhere else you should be fine as long as you're sensible. I wouldn't bother trying to set up a tripod, I don't think that would go down very well tbh.

HTH :)
 
Yeah, shoot away. Enough people take cameras. If you go there with big white lenses or something you might get approached by security "no professional cameras" or something. But yeah, I think you'll be fine.
 
Thanks for the replies. Not taking any 'big stuff', but reading other threads about how others have been targeted when using anything other than a P&S had me a bit wary.
 
i was there last friday.. the queues were so big we managed 4 rides all day.
would never have taken my camera though the rides were too much fun :)

you can get plenty of good shots of the collosus as there are lots of places you can get really close to it.. be careful near the log flume though, it really does make a huge wave
 
Gary said:
i was there last friday.. the queues were so big we managed 4 rides all day.
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Did you not consider Fast Track Gary? I used it last time and, although it does cost a bit more, it reduces your queueing time to around 15mins per ride! Worth every penny imo :)
 
Chumpalot said:
Best keep your ISO low then........


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I'll be going on Sunday, though not with the camera. I have the pleasure of being responsible for 10 Explorer Scouts!
The leaders will deffinately be doing the fast track option too!!
 
I live in Grimsby and I have never been to Thorpe Park :( Anyway I Cant see why they wouldn't let you in, as some people who arent photographers carry a dslr now just as a main camera.
 
Everyone takes a camera, whether it's a phone camera or a compact. I was at Alton Towers the other day and I saw no SLR's what-so-ever, but how can they discriminate? A camera is a camera, surely? You could get some amazing shots zoomed in to the fast rides, you'd only need about 200mm IMO.
 
I would imagine the reason you don't see many slrs is not because you can't take photos with them at the park.
There are far more likely reasons
1. It's expensive to get in, To just take photos.
2. Nowhere to leave your kit safe and secure to ride the rides, even the lockers don't instill a lot of confidence.
 
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