The milestone comes just after Paultons Park opens its biggest investment to date, Valgard: Realm of the Vikings. Paultons Park has been crowned the highest five-star rated theme park in the UK. Paultons Park also recorded its highest-ever score in the Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme (VAQAS), achieving a 97 per cent rating. In the 2025 UK Theme Park Awards, it collected 10 trophies, including Theme Park of the Year, Best New Attraction for its indoor dark ride Ghostly Manor, and Best Customer Service. Following its opening in May 2026, Valgard: Realm of the Vikings, it continues to invest in new attractions and guest experiences.