Roller Coasters Near Me: The Ultimate UK Guide
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Get ready to ride! Explore the most thrilling roller coasters near you across UK theme parks. From record-breaking launches and towering drops to classic wooden coasters and high-speed twists, these rides are perfect for adrenaline junkies and thrill-seekers alike. Whether you’re planning your next theme park visit or just love the rush of a great coaster, discover the top UK roller coasters near you that you simply can’t miss.
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Theme Park: Thorpe Park
Original Cost: £12m
Est Cost Today: £18.5m
Manufacturer: Intamin
Inversions: 0
Ride Duration: 0m 59s
Year Opened: 2006
Stealth is located at Thorpe Park in Surrey. The £12m thrill ride held the record of UK’s fastest roller coaster until Hyperia opened, also at Thorpe Park in 2024. Stealth utilises a hydraulic launch to accelerate to 80 mph in 1.9 seconds before racing into a steep, vertical top hat element. The ride reaches a height of 205ft in under Read more…
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Theme Park: Paultons Park
Original Cost: £9m
Est Cost Today: £11m
Manufacturer: Mack Rides
Inversions: 0
Ride Duration: 1m 56s
Year Opened: 2021
If you’re looking for the crown jewel of Paultons Park’s £12 million Tornado Springs, look no further than Storm Chaser. This spinning roller coaster isn’t just a ride; it’s the high-octane centrepiece of a fictional 1950s Midwestern town, offering a whirlwind experience that truly lives up to its name. The Experience: A New Spin on Thrills Unlike traditional roller Read more…
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Theme Park: Alton Towers
Original Cost: £15m
Est Cost Today: £20.5m
Manufacturer: Intamin
Inversions: 0
Ride Duration: 1m 40s
Year Opened: 2010
Th13teen (often referred to simply as Thirteen) is a unique steel roller coaster located at Alton Towers Resort within the beautiful Staffordshire countryside. Codenamed Secret Weapon 6 during its development, the £15m attraction was the world’s first vertical freefall drop roller coaster, featuring a terrifying sequence where the track and train freefall in total darkness. The ride replaced the iconic Read more…
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Theme Park: Gulliver’s World Warrington
Original Cost: £1m
Est Cost Today: £2.5m
Manufacturer: Custom Built in-house
Inversions: 0
Ride Duration: 1m 50s
Year Opened: 1995
The Antelope is a classic wooden roller coaster located at Gulliver’s World in Warrington, Cheshire. Operating as the flagship thrill ride of the park since 1995, this family-friendly wooden coaster delivers a surprisingly spirited adventure as it weaves through the timber framework within the park’s Smuggler’s Wharf area. The Antelope at Gulliver’s World Designed and engineered in-house by Allott and Read more…
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Theme Park: Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Original Cost: £12m
Est Cost Today: £25m
Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics
Inversions: 0
Ride Duration: 3m 0s
Year Opened: 1994
The Big One is an iconic steel hypercoaster located at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in Lancashire, North West England. Formerly known as the Pepsi Max Big One, this massive steel structure dominated global headlines upon opening and continues to stand as the second-tallest roller coaster in the UK, sitting just behind Hyperia at Thorpe Park. The Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Read more…
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Theme Park: Emerald Park
Original Cost: £8m
Est Cost Today: £11.5m
Manufacturer: The Gravity Group
Inversions: 0
Ride Duration: 2m 45s
Year Opened: 2015
The Cú Chulainn Coaster is a flagship wooden roller coaster located at Emerald Park (formerly Tayto Park) in Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland. Manufactured by the world-renowned The Gravity Group and constructed by Gravitykraft Corporation, the €8.5 million (£8m) ride officially opened on 6th June 2015 as Ireland’s very first wooden roller coaster. The Cú Chulainn Coaster at Emerald Park The Read more…
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Theme Park: LEGOLAND Windsor Resort London
Original Cost: £3m
Est Cost Today: £6m
Manufacturer: WGH Transportation
Inversions: 0
Ride Duration: 3m 30s
Year Opened: 1998
The Dragon is an iconic family roller coaster located at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort in Berkshire. Operating as the centerpiece attraction of the Knights’ Kingdom themed area, this classic ride seamlessly blends an indoor LEGO dark ride tour with a thrilling outdoor steel coaster layout. The Dragon at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Opening to the public in 1998, The Dragon was manufactured Read more…
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Theme Park: Fantasy Island
Original Cost: £28m
Est Cost Today: £48.5m
Manufacturer: Vekoma
Inversions: 5
Ride Duration: 2m 52s
Year Opened: 2002
The Odyssey (originally named The Jubilee Odyssey) is a giant steel inverted roller coaster located at Fantasy Island in Ingoldmells, near Skegness, Lincolnshire. Standing 167 feet (51 metres) tall and reaching top speeds of 62mph (101km/h), it is the tallest inverted roller coaster in the UK and Europe, pulling a intense maximum force of 4.8 G. The Odyssey at Fantasy Read more…
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Theme Park: Emerald Park
Original Cost: £3m
Est Cost Today: £3.2m
Manufacturer: Vekoma
Inversions: 0
Ride Duration: 1m 05s
Year Opened: 2024
The Quest is an exciting Vekoma Family Boomerang roller coaster located at Emerald Park in Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland. Serving as a flagship attraction within the park’s mythical Tír na nÓg realm, this forward-and-backward thrill ride takes passengers on a legendary journey through ancient ruins and soaring track elements. The Quest at Emerald Park Making its official grand debut on Read more…
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Theme Park: Alton Towers
Original Cost: £18m
Est Cost Today: £22m
Manufacturer: Gerstlauer
Inversions: 14
Ride Duration: 2m 45s
Year Opened: 2013
The Smiler is a record-breaking steel infinity roller coaster located at Alton Towers Resort in the beautiful Staffordshire countryside. Famous for holding the world record for the most inversions on any roller coaster, this £18m thrill ride is designed to disorient, mesmerize, and disrupt your self-awareness. The Smiler at Alton Towers Resort The Smiler features a jaw-dropping 14 distinct inversions, Read more…
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Theme Park: Thorpe Park
Original Cost: £20m
Est Cost Today: £25m
Manufacturer: Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M)
Inversions: 4
Ride Duration: 1m 15s
Year Opened: 2012
The Swarm is located at Thorpe Park in Surrey. The £20m Thrill Ride is the UK’s first and only Roller Coaster of this type, referred to as a Wing Coaster. The Swarm tells the story of an alien attack on London, featuring excellent ride theming and interaction with the ride elements. The Swarm at Thorpe Park The Swarm is Read more…
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Theme Park: Lightwater Valley
Original Cost: £5m
Est Cost Today: £11.5m
Manufacturer: Big Country Motioneering – British Rail
Inversions: 0
Ride Duration: 7m 34s
Year Opened: 1991
The Ultimate was the world-famous signature roller coaster located at Lightwater Valley Theme Park in Ripon, North Yorkshire. Opening in 1991 at a cost of £5 million, this brutal, raw steel giant held the undisputed World Record for being the Longest Roller Coaster in the World for eight consecutive years and remains a absolute legend in coaster history. The Ultimate Read more…
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