The park was built on a former gravel pit, which explains the extensive man-made lakes throughout the site.
Stealth is themed around 1950s drag racing and accelerates from 0 to 80 mph in 1.9 seconds.
Saw: The Ride was the world's first rollercoaster themed around the horror movie franchise of the same name.
Hyperia holds the record for being both the tallest and fastest rollercoaster in the United Kingdom as of 2026.
The Colossus rollercoaster was the world's first to feature ten inversions upon its opening in 2002.
Thorpe Park is a major UK theme park located in Chertsey, Surrey, known for hosting a high concentration of record-breaking rollercoasters. The park is situated on a site formerly used as a gravel pit, which resulted in its characteristic island-based layout surrounded by water. It features Hyperia, the UK's tallest and fastest rollercoaster, which opened in 2024. Other major thrill rides include Saw: The Ride, which features a beyond-vertical drop, and Stealth, a launch coaster reaching high speeds in under two seconds. The park is heavily themed around horror and adrenaline-based experiences. It is operated by Merlin Entertainments, which manages various attractions globally. The layout utilizes bridges to connect different zones across the flooded gravel excavation pits.
The bridge leading to the Stealth ride provides an excellent vantage point of the coaster's top hat element.
Download the park's official app to monitor real-time queue lengths throughout the day.
Visit the most popular 'big ticket' thrill rides immediately upon park opening to minimize wait times.
Wear secure, enclosed footwear, as loose sandals or flip-flops may need to be removed or stored before boarding certain rides.
Attempting to ride all major attractions during peak school holiday periods without a pre-booked fast-track system.
Operates seasonally with closures during the winter months; evening events for Halloween may occur in late autumn.
Shirts and footwear must be worn at all times; guests must follow specific safety restraint instructions provided by ride operators.
