WHEN you think of theme parks you probably picture spiralling rollercoasters and splashtastic log flumes.
But one lesser-known theme park with no rides has actually been named the best in Europe.
Named Europe’s leading theme park by the World Travel Awards, Puy du Fou España is a historical theme park on the outskirts of Toledo, Spain – less than an hour from Madrid.
Rather than rollercoasters, visitors can expect large-scale live action shows with falconry displays featuring more than 200 birds.
The theme park is home to five historical villages – The Andalusian Askar, The Royal Town, Isidro’s Sale, The Suburb and Villaneuva del Corral.
The Andalusian Askar, for example, recreates the atmosphere of the 10th-century Córdoba.
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And then in Villanueva del Corral, the theme is centred on a 16th-century Golden Age hamlet with traditional Spanish taverns.
During the day, visitors can watch a number of shows including the 25-minute immersive Beyond the Ocean Sea show which focuses on the Santa Maria ship trying to reach the East by sailing West.
At night, there’s the El Sueño de Toledo spectacular, which is a show about 1,500 years of Spanish history and includes water effects, lighting and hundreds of actors.
The park also has a number of outdoor play areas too and farm areas as well.
Scattered around the park visitors can also explore a number of shops for unique souvenirs.
Tickets cost from €37 (£31.07) per person.
And the even better news is that you won’t have to wait long until heading to similar theme park in the UK.
Ste to open in 2029, there will be a £600million Puy du Fou theme park in the UK.
But instead of focusing on Spanish history, the theme park will focus on British history and folklore.
The park will be near Bicester in Oxfordshire and like the Spanish park, feature no rollercoasters or rides.
Instead, the park will span through woodland and gardens with 13 live shows, including seven indoors.
The shows will all be set around major milestones in British history such as the Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Tudors and Victoria’s reign.
There are also plans to build three hotels onsite that would each be themed around different British eras.
The park plans to operate seasonally each year from April to October.