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The Big Top

Thorpe Park
2015 - 2017

Step into the world of Thorpe Park's iconic Fright Nights maze, The Big Top, a maze that has captivated thrill-seekers and earned the title of the highest-scoring maze in Fright Nights history. This fan-favorite attraction not only boasted the largest cast of actors in any maze but was also the first to feature an atmospheric soundtrack composed by the renowned IMAScore. The maze was a sensory overload, especially in the infamous strobe section—a nostalgic nod to The Asylum, one of Thorpe Park’s most notorious past mazes.


The magic of The Big Top didn’t stop at the spine-chilling scares. The finale scene was a treasure trove of park history, with props repurposed from the popular I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! experience. Among these were beloved characters from the retired Thorpe Park Rangers shows, adding an eerie yet familiar touch for long-time fans of the park.


From its rich history to its innovative use of sound and light, The Big Top was more than just a maze—it was an experience that left a lasting impression on everyone who dared to enter.