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The Theme Park With Europe's Best Rollercoaster Is Less Than an Hour From Calais
01 October 2026
On the Belgian coast, less than an hour from Calais, there's a full theme park resort most UK families haven't discovered yet — rides, shows, themed restaurants and places to stay, all wrapped in the kind of storybook magic only Plopsa's characters can bring. Plopsaland Resort Belgium proves a proper theme park break doesn't need a flight, a queue, or a small fortune.
Europe's Best Rollercoaster, On Your Doorstep
The Ride to Happiness by Tomorrowland took the 2026 title for Europe's Best Rollercoaster — sweeping turns, launches and a soundtrack built into the ride itself. It's just one of 55+ attractions, from thrills for the daredevils to gentler rides for the littlest ones.
Halloween Celebration in October, Christmas Magic in December
Come autumn, the park turns friendly-spooky for Halloween Celebration — pumpkin-lit paths and just enough chill in the air for kids to feel brave in their costumes. By December, that same magic turns warm and twinkling for Christmas Magic. Either makes a great half-term or festive break — plenty of families do both.
Characters, Parades and Shows All Day
Beloved characters like Maya the Bee bring the park to life all day long, with meet-and-greets, a parade and live shows woven through the schedule — the kind of magic that keeps every age entertained between rides.
A Full Resort, Right by the Coast
Stay over at the hotel or in one of the themed holiday homes, and the day out becomes a proper mini-break. The resort has it all: a pool to unwind in, themed restaurants for every taste, and a genuinely unique spot on the coast — just a stone's throw from Calais.