High Striker at Thorpe Park
A short family drop tower - a gentle lift and bounce, built for children not yet tall enough for Detonator.
Is High Striker open today?
Yes — High Striker is open right now, with a 5-minute queue (as of 20:02 UK time).
Typically 6 minutes at this hour over the last 28 days, ranging from about 5 minutes at its quietest to 9 at its busiest — about what this ride normally does at this time of day. Compare with every other ride →
About High Striker
High Striker is Thorpe Park's family drop tower, sitting among the park's family rides. It lifts riders a short distance and drops them in a series of gentle bounces rather than the single sharp freefall of Detonator. The minimum height is 0.9m, making it one of the more accessible attractions in the park.
It is best understood as a first drop tower. Children who enjoy it and later reach 1.3m have a natural next step in Detonator, which uses the same basic idea at 100ft and considerably more force.
What to Expect
The cycle is short and predictable. Riders are secured in outward-facing seats, lifted to the top of a modest tower, and brought back down in stages. There is no sustained freefall and no sudden release, which is what makes it suitable for younger children.
Adults can usually ride alongside a child, and it is a reasonable way to gauge whether a nervous child is ready for bigger drop rides later in the day.
Tips for Riding High Striker
- Queues stay short. High Striker rarely builds a significant wait, so it works well as filler while another group member queues for a bigger ride.
- Good confidence-builder. If a child is unsure about Detonator, this is the low-stakes way to find out how they feel about being lifted and dropped.
- Check the height first. The 0.9m minimum is measured at the entrance, and 0.9m–1.1m riders need an accompanying adult. See the full height restrictions guide to plan which rides your group can do.
When to Ride High Striker
There is no bad time - the wait is usually minimal regardless of how busy the park is. Because it sits among the family rides, it pairs naturally with Flying Fish, Depth Charge and Big Easy Bumpers in a single loop. Check its current wait on the live queue page.
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