Valgard: Realm of the Vikings at Paultons Park

Valgard: Realm of the Vikings transports guests into a dramatic Nordic world filled with towering structures, mythical creatures, Viking-inspired buildings, and adrenaline-fuelled rides. Located next to the popular Lost Kingdom area of the park, the six-acre land has been designed to create a fully immersive experience from the moment visitors enter.

Paultons Park has become famous for its high-quality themed areas and attention to detail, and Valgard continues that tradition with stunning scenery, themed music, interactive elements, and family-friendly attractions inspired by Viking legends and mythology.

The new area is especially exciting for families with older children and teens, helping bridge the gap between younger attractions like Peppa Pig World and more adventurous rides for thrill-seekers.

The headline attraction in Valgard is Drakon, the park’s very first inverting roller coaster — and it promises to deliver plenty of excitement for brave riders.

This custom-built Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter coaster features a dramatic vertical lift hill, a beyond-vertical drop, and multiple inversions as riders twist and turn through the Viking landscape at high speed.

For many theme park fans, Drakon marks a major milestone for Paultons Park, introducing a more intense thrill ride while still keeping the park’s reputation as a family-friendly destination.

Older children, teenagers, and adults looking for bigger thrills will certainly want to add Drakon to their must-ride list during a visit.

Valgard also brings new life to an existing family favourite. The park’s former Cobra coaster has been transformed into Raven, a Viking-themed bobsled adventure that races through the new land.

Alongside Raven is another brand-new attraction: Vild Swing, a 12-metre-high giant swing ride and the first of its kind in the UK. Riders are launched high into the air, creating a thrilling sensation of weightlessness while enjoying panoramic views across the Viking realm.

Younger visitors haven’t been forgotten either. Families will also find a Viking-themed playground complete with climbing areas, slides, towers, and interactive play features designed for adventurous little explorers.

One of the reasons families love visiting Paultons Park is that the experience goes far beyond roller coasters, and Valgard continues that approach beautifully.

The themed “Feasting Hall” restaurant gives guests the chance to relax and refuel in true Viking style, with Nordic-inspired surroundings and family-friendly dining options.

Combined with the incredible theming throughout the land, Valgard feels much more like stepping into a fantasy adventure than simply visiting another theme park area.

Theme park enthusiasts online have already been praising the quality of the theming and attention to detail, with many describing Paultons Park as one of the UK’s best family theme park experiences.

At Langstone Quays, we already welcome many families visiting Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World throughout the year, and the arrival of Valgard makes the area even more appealing for family breaks.

With so much to see and do across the park’s themed worlds — including Peppa Pig World, Tornado Springs, Lost Kingdom, Ghostly Manor, and now Valgard — many guests choose to turn their visit into a relaxing overnight stay rather than trying to fit everything into a single day.

Staying locally also means families can enjoy an earlier start at the park, avoid long journeys home after a busy day, and make the most of everything the area has to offer.

Whether your children are meeting Peppa Pig for the first time or taking on the twists and turns of Drakon, Paultons Park now offers attractions for almost every age group, making it one of the UK’s most complete family theme park destinations.