Astro Storm is an exciting steel enclosed roller coaster located at Brean Theme Park in Somerset. Plunging riders into the pitch-black depths of space, this indoor thrill ride combines pitch-black drops, sharp turns, and intergalactic special effects to create an unforgettable galactic adventure.
Astro Storm at Brean Theme Park: Outer Space Thrills
Manufactured by German ride specialists Zierer as a rare Four Man Bob model, Astro Storm takes passengers on an intense journey through meteor storms and cosmic battlegrounds. Operating completely indoors, the ride relies on sensory deprivation, pitch darkness, and atmospheric lighting to heighten every drop, helix, and turn.
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How Fast is Astro Storm? (Speed & Height Stats)
For coaster enthusiasts tracking the exact Astro Storm Brean Theme Park speed, the indoor roller coaster achieves a top speed of 25mph (40km/h). Because the track is completely enclosed in pitch darkness, the sensation of velocity feels significantly faster as you hurtle blindly through the drops and helixes.
How Tall is Astro Storm at Brean Theme Park?
The physical structure stands at a height of 21.3ft (6.5m), with a total track length of 1,476ft (450m). The layout features a friction-wheel and chain lift hill system that carries individual 3-rider cars to the peak before launching them into the pitch-black abyss.
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- Top Speed: 40km/h (25mph)
- Track Length: 1,476ft (450m)
- Height: 21.3ft (6.5m)
- Manufacturer: Zierer
- Designer: Ing.-Büro Stengel GmbH
- Model: Four Man Bob (Custom Enclosed)
- Type: Steel Enclosed / Dark Coaster
- Lift/Launch: Chain Lift Hill / Friction Wheels
- Inversions: 0
- G-Force: 2.6 G
- Trains / Cars: Single Cars (3 inline rows)
- Passengers per Car: 3 riders per car
- Restraints: Individual T-Bar Lap Bars (Fitted by KumbaK)
- Ride Duration: 1m 30s
- Year Opened: 2011 at Brean (Originally 1984 at Blackpool Pleasure Beach)
- Min Height Requirement: 1.2m
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From Space Invader to Astro Storm: The Ride History
Astro Storm carries a rich heritage in UK theme park history. The ride originally opened on 21 August 1984 at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, operating under the famous title Space Invader. Built inside a iconic pyramid structure, it was Blackpool’s fourth steel coaster and featured four-passenger cars restrained only by seatbelts.
In 2003, Dutch engineering firm KumbaK completed a major overhaul of the attraction, installing a new lift hill drive, magnetic trim brakes, a modern control system, and custom 3-passenger cars fitted with T-bar lap restraints. It reopened in 2004 as Space Invader 2.
Following its closure in Blackpool in September 2008, the coaster was purchased by Brean Theme Park in 2010. A brand-new custom building was constructed at Brean, and the ride officially reopened as Astro Storm on 23 July 2011, continuing to deliver space-themed indoor coaster thrills to a new generation of riders.
The Full Brean Theme Park Coaster Collection
Astro Storm is just one of several exciting coasters operating at the Somerset resort. Discover our visitor guides for other rides on site:
- Bulldog Coaster: A compact Pinfari looping coaster delivering intense inversions.
- Caterpillar Coaster: A classic family favourite perfect for little thrillseekers.
Planning your journey? Explore our master Brean Theme Park Directory or search for more days out across the region on our South West Attractions Guide.
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