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Posted Sun 08 May, 2011 4:49 PM
As annouced at the UFPAC yesterday, Starfleet Command will be organising a Fleet Meet Up at Thorpe Park "the UK's most thrilling theme park".
What is Thorpe Park?
"The UK's Thrill Capital, Thorpe Park is the place to get your adrenaline pumping. Experience the UK's most thrilling theme park as you are thrown, spun, swung and soaked on some of Europe's most extreme rides. New for 2011, climb aboard a life raft and get in a spin on Storm Surge, the ultimate sky-high spinning water ride. Face your fears on Saw, the world's most terrifying rollercoaster and brave the "Unholy Trinity" of Stealth, Colossus and Nemesis Inferno."
For more information check out www.thorpepark.com
Can I bring someone?
This is being arranged as a {UFP} Fleet Meet Up however we do understand that some members might not be able to make it to the venue by themselves and as such non-members might be able to attend. In the event non-members were permitted to come they might not receive the same discount as {UFP} members.
Where is it?
Thorpe Park is located in Surrey and is approximately 20 miles West of Central London and is situated between junctions 11 and 13 of the M25.
Thorpe Park
Staines Road
Chertsey
Surrey
KT16 8PN
How can I get there by train via London?
Regular South West Trains run from London Waterloo direct to Staines, which is the recommended railway station for traveling to Thorpe Park. Approximately 5 trains run per hour to and from London Waterloo, with a journey time of between 30 to 50 minutes.
The 950 shuttle link operates from Staines station to Thorpe Park running every 15-20 minutes.
How can I get there by train via via other mainline stations?
Reading - Trains run approximately every 30 minutes with a journey time of 46 minutes, and a less frequent service running on Sundays.
Weybridge - Trains run approximately every 30 minutes with a journey time of 29 minutes, and a less frequent service running on Sundays with 1 train every hour.
Windsor & Eton Riverside - Trains run approximately every 30 minutes with a journey time of 14 minutes.
The 950 shuttle link operates from Staines station to Thorpe Park running every 15-20 minutes.
How can I get there by bus via Staines?
Staines Bus Station is a 5 minute walk from Staines Railway Station. Buses to Thorpe Park depart from Stand 2, however, the 950 Thorpe Park Express departs directly from Staines Railway Station running every 15-20 minutes.
How can I get there by bus via other routes?
Addlestone - take the 51 to Thorpe Park
Chertsey (Heriot Road) - take the 51 / 446 to Thorpe Park
Heathrow - take the 51 to Thorpe Park
Woking - take the 446 to Thorpe Park
How can I get there by car?
If you have GPS simply search for postcode KT16 8PN and follow the directions given. From the M25 take junctions 11 or 13 and follow A320 to Thorpe Park.
Thorpe Park operate their own car park. All directions on where to Park when you arrive will be clearly signposted on the day. Please note that the car park at Thorpe Park is a paid for facility and costs £2.
How can I get there by plane?
The closest international airport is Heathrow Airport. From Heathrow take the 51 bus to Thorpe Park. Alternatively, Gatwick Airport and London Luton Airport are also nearby.
When are we going?
A one day event will take place on either July the 30th or July the 31st, a two day event would take place on both dates.
How much will it cost?
{UFP} members (CL3, CL4 and CL5) will gain access to the park for FREE.
What if I need a hotel?
Thorpe Park have links to 30 hotels within the local area. Pricing for hotels will vary however {UFP} members may be eligable for a discounted rate!
How can I find out more information?
There will be a meeting on TeamSpeak at 19:00 UFP on Stardate 2111.165 (Monday the 13th of June) where you can find out more information. During this meeting we will be confirmingthe duration and date(s) of the trip. We will also be discussing accomodation and travel. Any members that have registered their interest in the trip should attend if possible.
What do I need to do if I want to come?
Since a final decision has yet to be made on the date(s) of the the event or pricing we will simply be looking for members that are interested to register their interest in the trip.
To do so, please send me a PM titled Thorpe Park Trip with the following information:
- which date (July the 30th or July the 31st)
- whether you would be interested in attending for a 1 or 2 day event
- what form of transport you would expect to use
- whether or not you would likely require hotel accomodation
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Posted Mon 09 May, 2011 4:19 PM
Awesome, and its only a 90 min drive away, but if it ends up being at the end of July then i probably won't be going because it will be hectic with the kids just getting off school and stuff like that.
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Posted Mon 09 May, 2011 6:10 PM
Chris,
Will video Streaming (Youtube!) of people screaming like school girls while on those rides be provided to those who are unable to attend?
:emoticon_ShiftyEyes
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Posted Mon 09 May, 2011 6:15 PM
Chris,
Will video Streaming (Youtube!) of people screaming like school girls while on those rides be provided to those who are unable to attend?
:emoticon_ShiftyEyes
Most definately. I however do not scream on rides, if Bondgadget is able to attend I bet he would... infact one way or another I would make it so :icon_twisted:
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Posted Mon 09 May, 2011 11:50 PM
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Posted Mon 09 May, 2011 11:58 PM
I scream like a girl
but as long as everyone has a super fun and enjoyable experience i am sure it's an event we can have again should this one be a success.
and another thing.....Hathaway's identity will finally be revealed
that is if he is attending
Quite you fool! He mustn't know that this is all a ruse so we can finally reveal him to the public
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Posted Tue 10 May, 2011 12:00 AM
Quite you fool! He mustn't know that this is all a ruse so we can finally reveal him to the public
Well i guess he has been around a while.....lets just hope we aren't about to find a frail old man riding the tidalwave at Thorpe park
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Posted Wed 11 May, 2011 10:08 PM
Awesome, and its only a 90 min drive away, but if it ends up being at the end of July then i probably won't be going because it will be hectic with the kids just getting off school and stuff like that.
No they would go to chessington world of adventures. I have noticed Thorpe park is for the teen/adult market due to the ride height.
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Posted Thu 12 May, 2011 1:02 PM
Most definately. I however do not scream on rides, if Bondgadget is able to attend I bet he would... infact one way or another I would make it so :icon_twisted:
I can livestream from my phone
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Posted Thu 12 May, 2011 3:36 PM
I can livestream from my phone
I think the next UFPAC will have some wonderful videos...
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Posted Sat 14 May, 2011 9:53 PM
We are looking at annoucing a confirmed date for this very soon. If you are interested in the trip and have not yet sent me a PM please do so ASAP so we can take your situation in to account. Although I still can't confirm pricing it would seem members going might just earn themselves a stupidly awesome deal! Our prices are so low you'll think we've suffered brain damage!
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Posted Sun 15 May, 2011 9:04 PM
Good evening all.
The planned date is now going to be either July 30th or July 31st, or both of the days for a 2 day event. The FAQ has been updated to reflect this.
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Posted Sun 15 May, 2011 9:08 PM
January? I guess it would be fairly empty at that time of the year...
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Posted Sun 15 May, 2011 9:11 PM
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Posted Mon 16 May, 2011 7:41 AM
We've got a few of the SFC guys confirmed for the trip including myself. We're all going to be meeting for the first time so don't feel as though you'll be left out. None of us are bringing anyone else, as this is designed to be a UFP outing.
We're looking at pricing various options up now but as Chris has mentioned before you're going to be looking at simply an unbeatable deal... details of which will follow asap.
Be sure to research the cost of travelling, and choice of accommodation (if staying overnight) will also be optional but many of us may be gathering at the same location, to be decided.
I realise this is easiest for those of us in the UK, but anyone else who is able to travel, be it from mainland Europe or even further afield, you are absolutely more than welcome to come along.
If you're interested, let us know and we can talk about options and give you a chance to decide then whether or not to commit. It promises to be great fun, so don't miss this chance!