Thrill seekers, listen up! As we patiently wait for more days in the sunshine, Thorpe Park have some record-breaking news that’s set to take the UK’s theme park scene to new heights, quite literally. The beloved theme park is opening up a brand-new rollercoaster called Hyperia — the UK’s tallest and fastest rollercoaster.
Reaching heights of 236ft and speeds of over 80mph, the new ride has been causing quite the buzz online for its fun design and unique elements.
Get ready to feel weightless as you reach heights unseen, before you wind your way through the exhilarating twists and bends that feature multiple inversions and even a splash-down section, where you’ll glide across a lake with incredible water effects.
The coaster features several air-time hills, an extraordinary 236ft tall lift hill, as well as a non-inverted Immelmann bend, and stall loop elements, so yeah, it’s kind of a big deal.
Hyperia is taking over The Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, which is currently the tallest rollercoaster in the UK, as well as its sister rollercoaster Stealth at Thorpe Park, which presently holds the record for the UK’s fastest.
Speaking of, there are so many incredible rides and attractions at Thorpe Park if you’re interested in building up some anticipation for their newest addition. From SAW: The Ride to the legendary Colossus, expect a plethora of white-knuckle wonders waiting for you at this popular theme park, that’s only one hour away from London.
As for Hypheria, there’s no exact date as to when the rollercoaster will open but Thorpe Park have confirmed it will be sometime this year. We’ll keep you updated as more information comes, or you can visit the Thorpe Park website for all the latest.
You can find Thorpe Park at Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8PN.
