Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies! is a vibrant steel family roller coaster located in Alton Towers Resort within the UK’s only CBeebies Land. Opening in Spring 2026, this world-first junior coaster brings the smash-hit, Emmy® Award-winning TV phenomenon Bluey to life for young adventurers and families in the Staffordshire countryside.
Bluey the Ride at Alton Towers: Here Come the Grannies!
Climb aboard for a giggle-filled first coaster adventure through Bluey’s backyard! The ride sees Bluey and her younger sister Bingo dressed up as their favourite mischievous alter-egos, the Grannies (Janet and Rita). Manufactured by German ride specialists Zierer, this custom Force coaster whisk riders over gentle dips, around turns, and past colourful trees, flowers, and playful surprises.
Before heading to Staffordshire to join the fun, make sure to visit our dedicated Alton Towers Offers Page to find active ticket discounts, 2-for-1 entry vouchers, and family short break packages.
How Fast is Bluey the Ride? (Speed & Height Stats)
For parents and theme park fans tracking the exact Bluey the Ride Alton Towers speed, the junior roller coaster reaches a family-friendly top speed of 24mph (38.6km/h). Driven by a friction wheel booster lift, the coaster maintains a smooth, gentle momentum that serves as the perfect introduction to roller coasters for young children.
How Tall is Bluey the Ride at Alton Towers?
The coaster structure reaches a maximum height of 30.5ft (9.3m). The layout spans 689ft (210m) of bright green track, and riders complete two full laps per cycle for double the fun!
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- Top Speed: 38.6km/h (24mph)
- Track Length: 689ft (210m) — 1,378ft total over 2 laps
- Height: 30.5ft (9.3m)
- Manufacturer: Zierer
- Type: Steel Sit Down (Custom Force Junior Coaster)
- Lift/Launch: Friction Wheels
- Inversions: 0
- Trains: 1 (14 coaches per train)
- Passengers per Train: 28 riders per cycle (2 per row)
- Ride Duration: 1m 30s (2 circuits)
- Year Opened: 2026
- Min Height Requirement: 0.9m (Riders between 0.9m and 1.1m must be accompanied by an adult 16+)
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Interactive Queue & Heeler Family House
The adventure starts long before you board the train! The interactive queue line takes guests through Bluey’s backyard, complete with photo opportunities outside the famous Heeler Family House. Little ones can enjoy fun play activities, spot familiar faces, and take family selfies before climbing into vehicles styled after Janet and Rita’s mischievous antics.
Along with the new coaster, Alton Towers Resort features a complete Bluey experience in CBeebies Land. Families can enjoy the popular Bluey Live stage show at Big Fun Showtime and meet Mum (Chilli), Dad (Bandit), Bluey, and Bingo during daily meet-and-greets.
The Ultimate Bluey Sleepover at CBeebies Land Hotel
To turn your day trip into the ultimate family staycation, the award-winning CBeebies Land Hotel features dedicated Bluey Rooms and Suites. Families can extend the magic with immersive themed décor, play spaces, and a special game to see if you can spot ‘Long Dog’ hidden around your room!
Book your 2026 short break directly via our Alton Towers Ticket & Hotel Partner Link to secure the best availability and rates.
The Complete Alton Towers Roller Coaster Collection
Bluey the Ride is just one of seven fantastic roller coasters at the resort. Explore our detailed visitor guides for the other signature thrill rides on site:
- Wicker Man: The UK’s first new wooden coaster in over two decades, combining timber tracks with real fire effects.
- Nemesis Reborn: The iconic B&M inverted coaster, completely rebuilt with intense 3.5G forces.
- Oblivion: The world-first dive coaster, hanging riders over a vertical 180ft drop into an underground pit.
- Galactica: A flying roller coaster lying passengers face-down to mimic effortless space flight.
- The Smiler: The world-record holding Infinity coaster turning riders upside down 14 times.
- Th13teen: A multi-element coaster featuring a secret vertical drop track sequence in total darkness.
- Runaway Mine Train: Alton Towers’ classic Mack powered coaster in Katanga Canyon.
Planning your trip? Make sure to explore our master Alton Towers Resort Directory, discover hidden secrets in our Alton Towers Secrets Guide, or read through our Alton Towers Insider Tips.
UK Record-Breaking Leaderboards
See where Alton Towers ranks on our national leaderboards by viewing the Tallest Roller Coasters in the UK, the Longest Roller Coasters in the UK, the Fastest Roller Coasters in the UK, and our guide to UK Roller Coasters with the Most Inversions.
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