Rattlesnake is a classic steel wild mouse roller coaster located at Chessington World of Adventures Resort in Greater London. Navigating through sharp unbanked turns, steep inclines, and sudden dips, this thrilling family attraction takes riders on a hiss-sterical adventure packed with unprompted twists and turns.
Rattlesnake at Chessington: Wild Mouse Thrills
Designed by celebrated theme park developer John Wardley and built by German ride manufacturers Maurer Rides (Wilde Maus Classic model), Rattlesnake opened in 1998. The ride features individual 4-passenger cars that negotiate tight zig-zag hairpin turns at height before plunging down sudden drops and speeding through underground tunnels featuring animated snake animatronics!
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How Fast is Rattlesnake? (Top Speed & Stats)
For theme park fans tracking the exact Rattlesnake Chessington speed, the wild mouse roller coaster reaches a top speed of 28mph (45km/h). Because the small single cars traverse tight, unbanked hairpin turns at full speed, riders experience intense lateral G-forces that make the ride feel surprisingly fast and wild.
How Tall is Rattlesnake at Chessington?
The steel structure stands at a peak height of 49ft (14.9m) above ground level, with a track length spanning 1,214ft (370m). The layout utilizes a traditional chain lift hill and multiple block brake sections to manage train dispatches across the course.
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- Top Speed: 45km/h (28mph)
- Original Cost: £3m Est
- Estimated Cost Today: £6.5m Est
- Track Length: 1,214ft (370m)
- Height: 49ft (14.9m)
- Manufacturer: Maurer Rides (Wilde Maus Classic)
- Designer: John Wardley
- Type: Steel Sit Down / Wild Mouse Coaster
- Lift/Launch: Chain Lift Hill
- Inversions: 0
- G-Force: 3.0 G (High Lateral G-Forces)
- Cars / Trains: Single 4-rider Cars (Riders sit 2 across in 2 rows)
- Passengers per Car: 4 riders per car (Max 3 adults per car; maximum 300kg / 42 stone per car)
- Hourly Capacity: 900 riders per hour
- Ride Duration: 1m 30s
- Year Opened: 1998
- Min Height Requirement: 1.4m (Max height limit 1.96m)
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2026 Forbidden Kingdom Retheme
Originally opened with a Mexican town mining theme in the former Mexicana section of the park, Rattlesnake received a thematic update in 2026 to incorporate the ride into the neighbouring Forbidden Kingdom land. While old mine-style decor elements were updated to complement the surrounding ancient Egyptian-inspired architecture, the iconic snake animatronics remain inside the tunnel section to surprise riders as they plunge through the dark!
Important Visitor Guidelines & Restrictions
To ensure a safe and enjoyable journey on Rattlesnake, visitors should take note of the following park restrictions before queuing:
- Height Limits: Minimum rider height is strictly 1.4m; maximum height limit is 1.96m.
- Seating Restrictions: A maximum of 3 adults are permitted per car, with a maximum weight capacity of 300kg (42 stone) per vehicle.
- Stature Rules: Adventurers of significantly differing statures (such as a tall adult next to a shorter child) are not permitted to sit next to each other in the same row.
- Restraint Fit: Guests with torso measurements approaching 51 inches may find the lap bar restraints restrictive.
- Footwear: Shoes with stiletto heels are strictly prohibited on the ride structure.
Chessington World of Adventures Resort Hotels
Extend your trip into a memorable short break! Stay overnight in themed rooms at the Azteca Hotel, enjoy savannah views at the Safari Hotel, or go glamping in Explorer Glamping tents. Hotel packages include park tickets, breakfast, and access to the indoor swimming pool and Savannah Splash Pool.
The Complete Chessington Roller Coaster Lineup
Rattlesnake is part of an outstanding collection of roller coasters at the resort. Explore our detailed visitor guides for the other signature thrill rides on site:
- Mandrill Mayhem: The world-first B&M launched shuttle wing coaster spiralling around the 55ft Jaguar Shrine.
- Dragon’s Fury: A high-speed Maurer spinning coaster packed with twists, dips, and unpredictable spins.
- Vampire: The iconic suspended swinging coaster soaring through the trees of the Wild Woods.
Planning your trip? Make sure to check our main Chessington World of Adventures Directory and read our expert Chessington Resort Review.
UK Record-Breaking Statistics
See where Chessington 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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