Thorpe Park has been forced to close its much-hyped new rollercoaster Hyperia due to “unforeseen circumstances” – just a day after it opened to the public.
Hyperia is billed as the UK’s Tallest and Fastest Roller Coaster, exceeding speeds of 80mph and ascending to a towering 236ft.
Hyperia to Remain Closed
Sadly, following the grand opening of Hyperia to the public on Friday 24th May, the Surrey theme park was forced to announce the following day that it was unable to open the ride “due to unforeseen circumstances”.
Apologising to customers “for the disappointment this will cause”, a statement issued by Thorpe Park on Saturday said: “We are working hard to reopen Hyperia as soon as possible and will keep people updated via our website and social media.”
But in a further statement on Tuesday 28th May, officials at the theme park said Hyperia may have to remain closed for as long as a fortnight.
“Despite our best efforts we are unable to commit to reopening Hyperia before Saturday 8th June,”
A Significant Technical Issue
A significant technical issue has seen the ride closed since Saturday, the day after its public debut.
Personnel from the rides German manufacturer Mack Rides are on-site working diligently to investigate the problem. They have been seen examining the ride’s lift hill, which has been speculated as being behind the closure.
In a recent announcement, Thorpe Park Resort said:
“Despite our best efforts, we are unable to commit to reopening Hyperia before Saturday 8 June,”
Working to Get Hyperia Back Into Flight Soon!
Responding to a social media user’s claim it had opened the new ride too early, a spokesperson replied: “Absolutely not, we’d never compromise safety. As with any new ride, we have weeks of rigorous safety checks before the ride opens to the public. We’re working to get Hyperia back into full flight soon.”
Amending Your Thorpe Park Resort Booking
Those who visited Thorpe Park on Saturday are entitled to a free return visit, whilst anyone who has pre-booked a visit for up to and including 7th June can change their booking online.
If you wish to Amend Your Booking, you can do this on the Thorpe Park Resort Official Website.
UK’s Tallest Rollercoaster
The opening of Hyperia meant the ride had briefly replaced the Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Beach as the UK’s Tallest Rollercoaster, which sits at a height of just over 70m.
It also temporarily claimed the crown of the UK’s Fastest Rollercoaster from Stealth which is also located at Thorpe Park.
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Thorpe Park Resort Hotel
The Shark Hotel is situated within the Thorpe Park site, a short stroll away from the roller coasters. It makes an ideal base for thrill-seekers keen to get exclusive, early morning access to the rides. The hotel sits on the banks of a serene lake and it is surprisingly easy to forget that you are just metres from some of the UK’s largest roller coasters. The hotel is close enough to the park to instil excitement, yet also offers a tranquil and secluded escape.
The on-site hotel often has some great package offers available including tickets to Thorpe Park, visit Thorpe Breaks for details.
Travelling to Thorpe Park
Thorpe Park is located 20 miles from Central London, with plenty of transport links between Junctions 11 and 13 of the M25. There are a number of ways you can get to the attraction. There is also lots of accommodation available nearby.
Travelling by Train
Regular South West Trains run from Waterloo direct to Staines, which is the recommended railway station for travelling to Thorpe Park Resort.
Approximately 5 trains run per hour to and from London Waterloo, with a journey time of between 30 to 50 minutes. Staines can also be reached directly via other mainline stations. Search for your train tickets using Raileasy.
Nearby Accommodation
There are lots of places to stay in the vicinity of Thorpe Park. The on-site hotel often has some great package offers available including tickets to Thorpe Park, visit Thorpe Breaks for details.
If you only plan on visiting the park for one day and would like to explore some of the other attractions in the area then take a look at the self-catering cottages near Thorpe Park available from Snaptrip.
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Author: Dan
I am passionate about Theme Parks and Attractions. I love riding roller coasters and thrill rides. With two young boys I understand how expensive family days out can be and this was one of the main driving forces behind Attractions Near me. My aim is to help you and your friends enjoy some great days out without costing the earth. Thanks for reading and have a great time - Regards Dan
