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Thorpe Park is situated between junctions 11 and 13 of the M25. Access from junction 12 is not possible. follow signs via A320 to Thorpe Park. Car parking is free Thorpe Park is one of the UK’s most popular attractions and top theme parks. Originally a water park which opened in the 1970’s, thrill rides were added added to the park from 1987 onwards. The first ever ride being the Thunder River. There are now over 20 big rides including: Stealth (New in 2006 - Europe's Tallest and Fastest Rocket Coaster, accelerating from 0-128 km/h ( 0-80 mph) in 2.5 seconds, and shooting you 205 feet into the air. The ride has the fourth steepest drop in the world.) Colossus (giant corkscrew ride) Detonator (winches you 100ft in the and back down at 75km per hour with a G-Force of 5.5) Nemesis Inferno (rollercoaster) Quantum (15 tons) Rush (biggest speed swing in the world) Samurai (360 degrees spinning ride) Slammer (huge rotating arm like structure) Tidal Wave (85 foot drop in lake below) Vortex (giant swinging pendulum) X:\No Way (designed to disorient with darkened light rollercoaster) Rides all have minimum height restrictions. These rides are more suitable for the younger fun seekers Canada Creek Railway Stn Chief Ranger's Carousel Depth Charge Logger's Leap Miss Hippo's Fungle Safari Mr Monkeys Banana Ride Pirates 4-D Ribena Rumba Rapids Rocky Express Storm in A Teacup Some rides have special entrances form riders who are on their own. Thorpe is much more than just its rides, there’s a petting farm and model buildings amongst other things to do. Buggies Can be hired at the park itself. Wheelchairs are also available. Lockers are available for free for storing items you do not want to risk losing. Open March till November Opening times and days vary so check their website for full details Thorpe Park Website Thorpe Park Ticket and Hotel Packages Chessington/Thorpe Park Hotel and ticket Packages |
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