Thorpe Park
Free-fall 150 feet, swing to and fro at speeds of up to 40mph and experience G-forces of plus 5 and minus 3 before being somersaulted and spun 360° through the air. With some of the most spectacular rides in the country and a host of rides and attractions including a beach and farm - specially designed for young children and families theres something for everyone at this 50 acre pleasure zone.
Stun your senses and blow your mind with new thrill rides that, introduced year after year, constantly seek to stretch the boundaries of possibility.
Rides to look out for
RUSH - Feel the exhilarating blast of wind in your hair as the ground rushes to meet you, and experience weightlessness as you lurch, swoop and ricochet around on the worlds biggest, air-powered, full-throttle speed swing.
NEMESIS INFERNO Turn up the heat as you swoop and soar on this legendary feet-free, suspended coaster with volcanic setting and effects. One of the worlds most intense, disorientating and exhilarating roller coasters, this ride sends riders hurtling along over 750 metres of suspended track, with gravity-defying 360° loops, soaring heights and dreadful depths.
COLOSSUS Hurtle through the air at heights of up to 850 metres on the worlds first 10-looping roller coaster. From the sky-rocketing 360° loop, to the giant flipping double cobra, the deadly duo of spiral loops and the breath-taking series of in-line twists over water and through the air, Colossus takes you on a journey youll never forget.
DETONATOR Fire through the air at 75mph on this explosive, gravity defying drop ride.
STEALTH new in 2006, this secret weapon is set to launch riders 200ft into the air in 8 seconds, going from a speed of 0 to 80 mph in 2.5 seconds.
Did You Know?
In 1970 Thorpe Park was just a gravel pit owned by Ready Mix Concrete.
Ticket includes:
- All rides
- Admission to all zones including Neptunes Beach and Thorpe Farm
Opening and Closing Times:
The season starts on Saturday 16th February and ends on Sunday 9th November 2008
Opening times vary.
9.30am and 10.00am, and closing times vary throughout the season.
Please check before you visit or see the boards at the entrance to the park.
*children under 1 metre and up to 11 years old go free.
A VOUCHER MUST BE PRINTED OUT AND TAKEN TO THE ATTRACTION AFTER THE BOOKING HAS BEEN MADE.

 Sarah Bolton
London Attractions Editor
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