Question 1

When is the best time to visit Valley Fair?

Accepted Answer

Weekdays in term-time are usually the quietest at Valley Fair, with midweek (Tuesday-Thursday) typically calmer than weekends and school holidays. Arrive at opening to beat the longest queues.

Question 2

What are the quietest days at Valley Fair?

Accepted Answer

Midweek days outside school holidays are normally the quietest. Saturdays, Sundays and holiday periods see the biggest crowds.

Question 3

Is Valley Fair busy today?

Accepted Answer

Crowd levels change daily. See Valley Fair's live crowd calendar for a day-by-day forecast and today's expected crowd level.

Question 4

When does Valley Fair get busiest?

Accepted Answer

Weekends, school holidays and major event days (e.g. half terms and seasonal events) are the busiest. Crowds also peak in the middle of the day.

Question 5

What time should I arrive at Valley Fair?

Accepted Answer

Arrive for opening. The first hour or two after the gates open reliably has the shortest queues of the day at Valley Fair, whatever the season.

Question 6

How long are the queues at Valley Fair?

Accepted Answer

Queue lengths vary by ride, hour and season at Valley Fair. The live queue times page shows what every ride is running right now.

Question 7

Is it worth visiting Valley Fair midweek?

Accepted Answer

Midweek days in term time are normally quieter than weekends and school holidays at Valley Fair.

Best time to visit Valley Fair