Thorpe Park Rides
Guides to every major coaster and attraction at Thorpe Park - what to expect, tips, and height restrictions.
Roller Coasters
Thorpe Park's seven roller coasters range from the UK's fastest launch coaster to a world-record 10-inversion ride. Click any ride for a full guide.
Hyperia →
The UK's tallest roller coaster at 72m - a 90-degree vertical drop and sustained airtime hills. Opened 2024. Minimum height: 1.3m.
Stealth →
The UK's fastest roller coaster - hydraulic launch to 80 mph in 1.8 seconds. Minimum height: 1.4m.
Colossus →
The world's first roller coaster with 10 inversions, opened in 2002. Minimum height: 1.4m.
The Swarm →
A B&M wing coaster - seats extend beyond the track for a fully exposed ride with near-miss special effects. Minimum height: 1.4m.
Nemesis Inferno →
A B&M inverted coaster with 6 inversions and dangling feet throughout. One of the park's smoothest and most consistently rated rides. Minimum height: 1.4m.
SAW – The Ride →
A horror coaster with a 100-degree beyond-vertical drop - steeper than straight down. Themed around the SAW horror film franchise. Minimum height: 1.4m.
The Walking Dead: The Ride →
An indoor dark coaster through a post-apocalyptic world - partly in complete darkness, partly through lit horror scenes. Minimum height: 1.2m.
Thrill Rides
Beyond the coasters, Thorpe Park has a strong selection of flat rides and thrill attractions:
Detonator →
100ft (30m) drop tower with a sudden freefall release. Minimum height: 1.2m.
Rush →
Giant swing ride reaching 75 feet, swinging riders over the lake. Minimum height: 1.2m.
Tidal Wave →
Shoot-the-chute boat ride with a 25m drop and a guaranteed soaking. Minimum height: 1.2m.
Storm Surge →
Spinning raft ride through a water channel. Expect to get wet. Minimum height: 1.0m.
Quantum →
Top Spin pendulum ride completing 360-degree rotations over the lake. Minimum height: 1.2m.
Vortex →
Suspended swinging gondola that rotates as it swings, with open views across the park. Minimum height: 1.2m.
Samurai →
Spinning flat ride that tilts and rotates in multiple axes simultaneously. Minimum height: 1.2m.
Zodiac →
Classic Enterprise flat ride - the wheel spins until centrifugal force pins riders in place, then tilts to vertical. Minimum height: 1.2m.
Ghost Train →
Immersive indoor horror dark ride with live scare actors and atmospheric set design.
Family & Junior Rides
Flying Fish →
A gentler family roller coaster - the right starting point before building up to the big coasters. Min height 0.9m (0.7m with adult).
Depth Charge →
Open-top water slide boats on parallel tracks - lighter than Tidal Wave, still gets you wet. Minimum height: 1.0m.
Dobble Tea Party →
Themed spinning teacup ride suitable for all ages, including very young children.
Big Easy Bumpers →
Classic dodgem cars in a New Orleans-themed setting. Minimum height to drive solo: 1.2m; passengers of any height welcome.
Mr Monkey's Banana Ride →
A gentle swinging ride for young children - one of the most accessible attractions in the park.
Height restrictions are subject to change. Always verify on the official Thorpe Park rides page before visiting.