Thorpe Park Rides - The Full 2026 List
Every roller coaster and attraction at Thorpe Park - what to expect, tips, and height restrictions.
Thorpe Park has 22 rides and attractions in 2026: seven roller coasters (including Hyperia, the UK's tallest and fastest, and Stealth, its fastest-accelerating launch coaster), nine thrill rides, and six family rides. This page lists every ride with its minimum height and thrill level, and links to an in-depth guide for each one. For what's running right now, see the live queue times - updated every 2 minutes straight from the park's own wait-time system.
How many rides does Thorpe Park have?
Thorpe Park has 22 rides and attractions in 2026, including 7 roller coasters. The breakdown is seven roller coasters, nine thrill rides and six family rides and attractions. That makes it a mid-sized park by ride count but one of the most thrill-heavy in the UK, with eight rides requiring the maximum 1.4m height.
How many roller coasters does Thorpe Park have?
Thorpe Park has 7 roller coasters: Hyperia, Stealth, Colossus, The Swarm, Nemesis Inferno, SAW – The Ride and The Walking Dead: The Ride. Counting Flying Fish, the park's family coaster, brings the total to eight tracked coasters.
All Thorpe Park rides at a glance
| Ride | Type | Min height | Thrill level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperia | Roller coaster | 1.3m | Extreme |
| Stealth | Launch coaster | 1.4m | Extreme |
| Colossus | Roller coaster | 1.4m | Extreme |
| The Swarm | Wing coaster | 1.4m | Extreme |
| Nemesis Inferno | Inverted coaster | 1.4m | Extreme |
| SAW - The Ride | Roller coaster | 1.4m | Extreme |
| The Walking Dead: The Ride | Indoor coaster | 1.4m | High |
| Detonator | Drop tower | 1.3m | High |
| Rush | Giant swing | 1.3m | High |
| Tidal Wave | Water ride | 1.2m | High |
| Ghost Train | Horror dark ride | 1.3m* | High |
| Quantum | Magic carpet | 1.2m | Medium |
| Vortex | Suspended swing | 1.4m | Medium |
| Samurai | Spinning flat ride | 1.4m | Medium |
| Zodiac | Enterprise wheel | 1.1m | Medium |
| Storm Surge | Water ride | 1.1m | Medium |
| Depth Charge | Water slide | 0.9m | Medium |
| Flying Fish | Family coaster | 0.9m | Family |
| Big Easy Bumpers | Dodgems | 1.1m** | Family |
| Dobble Tea Party | Teacups | 1.1m | Family |
| Mr Monkey's Banana Ride | Junior swing | 0.9m | Family |
| High Striker | Junior drop tower | 0.9m | Family |
* Ghost Train advises a minimum age of 13. ** 1.1m to ride Big Easy Bumpers as a passenger; 1.3m to drive solo.
Travelling with children? The Thorpe Park height restrictions guide breaks down exactly what you can ride at 0.9m, 1.1m, 1.2m, 1.3m and 1.4m, and covers age limits, weight and size restrictions.
Wondering which of these are worth queueing for today? Check the current wait times, see whether the park is busy today, use the queue calendar to find the quietest days to visit, or read the complete queue-beating guide.
Planning around a specific question? We have separate guides on whether Fastrack is worth the money, visiting with children and what happens when it rains.
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 and fastest roller coaster at 72m - a 90-degree vertical drop and sustained airtime hills. Opened 2024. Minimum height: 1.3m.
Stealth →
The UK's fastest-accelerating 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: 1.4m.
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: 1.3m.
Rush →
Giant swing ride reaching 75 feet, swinging riders over the lake. Minimum height: 1.3m.
Tidal Wave →
Shoot-the-chute boat ride with a 26m drop and a guaranteed soaking. Minimum height: 1.2m.
Storm Surge →
Spinning raft ride through a water channel. Expect to get wet. Minimum height: 1.1m (with an adult until 1.2m).
Quantum →
Giant magic carpet ride - repeated waves of airtime as the platform sweeps through huge arcs. Minimum height: 1.2m.
Vortex →
Suspended swinging gondola that rotates as it swings, with open views across the park. Minimum height: 1.4m.
Samurai →
Spinning flat ride that tilts and rotates in multiple axes simultaneously. Minimum height: 1.4m.
Zodiac →
Classic Enterprise flat ride - the wheel spins until centrifugal force pins riders in place, then tilts to vertical. Minimum height: 1.1m.
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 (with an adult until 1.1m).
Depth Charge →
Open-top water slide boats on parallel tracks - lighter than Tidal Wave, still gets you wet. Minimum height: 0.9m.
Dobble Tea Party →
Themed spinning teacup ride for younger children. Minimum height: 1.1m (with an adult until 1.3m).
Big Easy Bumpers →
Classic dodgem cars in a New Orleans-themed setting. Ride as a passenger from 1.1m; you must be 1.3m to drive solo.
Mr Monkey's Banana Ride →
A gentle swinging ride for young children - one of the most accessible attractions in the park. Minimum height: 0.9m (with an adult until 1.2m).
Height restrictions are subject to change. Always verify on the official Thorpe Park rides page before visiting.