Roller Coasters Near Me: The Ultimate UK Guide

Gold Rush is a groundbreaking steel family launch roller coaster located at Drayton Manor Resort in Staffordshire, England. Built as the flagship attraction inside the Wild West-themed Frontier Falls area, Gold Rush is Europe’s—and manufacturer Intamin’s—first family roller coaster to feature both a lift hill and friction wheel launches in the same ride layout, alongside a multi-experience switch track configuration Read more…

The Grand National is a world-famous racing wooden roller coaster located at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in North West England. Opened in 1935, this legendary attraction was Europe’s first twin-track racing coaster and remains a cherished high-speed classic for thrill-seekers today. The Grand National at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Designed and constructed by Charles Paige, The Grand National is one of only Read more…

The Green Dragon is located at Greenwood Family Park in North Wales. Constructed in early 2004, the Green Dragon utilises people power and is the only rollercoaster of its kind in the world, combining a traditional roller coaster with funicular technology that was developed and used 200 years ago in the slate quarries of North Wales. The Green Dragon roller Read more…

Hero is a spectacular steel flying roller coaster located at Flamingo Land Resort in North Yorkshire. Opened in 2013 as a staggering £8m thrill ride, it became the third flying coaster in the UK, following in the footsteps of Gladiators Skytrak at Granada Studios and Air (now known as Galactica) at Alton Towers. The Hero Roller Coaster at Flamingo Land Read more…

Hyperia is located at Thorpe Park in Surrey. Reaching heights of 236ft and speeds of over 80mph, ‘Hyperia’ claims number one position for both the UK’s tallest and the UK’s fastest roller coaster.   Hyperia at Thorpe Park Reaching speeds over 80mph Hyperia claimed the title of UK’s fastest roller coaster and standing at a height of 236ft it is Read more…

ICON is an intense, world-class steel launch roller coaster located at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. As the United Kingdom’s first multi-launch roller coaster, this £16m attraction is widely considered one of the best coasters in the country, offering a highly interactive experience that weaves closely through existing rides and structures. ICON at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Manufactured by Mack Rides of Germany, Read more…

Infusion is an intense steel inverted roller coaster located at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Uniquely built entirely over water, it offers a dramatic ride experience where the track and water fountains interact closely with the train. Infusion at Blackpool Pleasure Beach: A Unique SLC Infusion was originally located at Pleasureland Southport—Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s sister park—operating under the name Traumatizer. Following the Read more…

Kumali is a spectacular £6m steel thrill ride located at Flamingo Land Resort in North Yorkshire. Officially opened in 2006, this iconic suspended looping coaster is famously named after the alpha male of Flamingo Land zoo’s resident lion pride. The Kumali Roller Coaster at Flamingo Land Kumali features a unique custom track layout that separates it from standard off-the-shelf models. Read more…

Mandrill Mayhem is a groundbreaking steel launched shuttle wing roller coaster located at Chessington World of Adventures Resort in Greater London. Serving as the flagship attraction within the World of Jumanji land, this world-first thrill ride sweeps adventurers through the jungle both forwards and backwards around a towering 55ft Jaguar Shrine. Mandrill Mayhem at Chessington: World’s Only Jumanji Coaster Manufactured Read more…

Megafobia WAs located at Oakwood Theme Park in Pembrokeshire, South West Wales. Constructed in 1996, Megafobia was the first white-knuckle attraction to be installed at Oakwood Theme Park (then Oakwood Leisure Park) and transformed the park’s fortunes from a small family leisure park to a major UK theme park.   Megafobia at Oakwood Megafobia was the most recent wooden roller coaster Read more…

Millennium (originally named Millennium Roller Coaster) is a steel looping roller coaster located at Fantasy Island in Ingoldmells, near Skegness, Lincolnshire. Standing at 150 feet (46 metres) tall and reaching top speeds of 56mph (90km/h), it remains one of the tallest roller coasters in the UK. Millennium at Fantasy Island: Skegness High-Speed Thrills Opened on 22nd May 1999 to celebrate Read more…

Minecraft Roller Coaster is an upcoming world-first steel dark ride roller coaster opening in 2027 at Chessington World of Adventures Resort in Greater London. Serving as the flagship centerpiece attraction inside the brand-new Minecraft World land, this multi-million-pound attraction brings Mojang Studios’ best-selling video game to life through immersive storytelling, physical blockbuilt scenery, and digital show effects. It stands out Read more…