UK’s ‘tallest and fastest rollercoaster’ nears completion: Footage shows final piece of track being put in place on Thorpe Park’s Hyperia, which will reach a height of 236ft and travel at 80mph

The UK’s ‘tallest, fastest and most weightless’ rollercoaster is almost ready for thrill-seekers to climb aboard and ride. 

Video footage shows the final piece of track being lifted into place for Thorpe Park’s ‘Hyperia’, a ‘state-of-the-art thrill ride’ with record-breaking specs. 

This week, after months of construction, a 500-tonne crane helped lift the 92nd and final piece of track into place to complete the 995.4m- (3,265ft) long ride, which reaches a height of 236ft (71m) and speeds of over 80mph (128kph).

The Surrey-based theme park claims thrill seekers will ‘twist like never before’ and ‘feel weightless’ aboard the new ride. 

Designed by the Senior Creative Lead, John Burton, the coaster features three inversions including a dive loop, a non-inverted Immelmann (a form of roll-loop) and a stall loop – this is where riders will be held upside down for a longer period. 

The coaster features three inversions including a dive loop, a non-inverted Immelmann (a form of roll-loop) and a stall loop – this is where riders will be held upside down for a longer period of time

Thorpe Park claims thrill seekers will ‘twist like never before’ and ‘feel weightless’ aboard the new ride

A 500-tonne crane helped lift the 92nd and final piece of track into place to complete the 995.4m- (3,265ft) long ride, which reaches a height of 236ft (71m) and speeds of over 80mph (128kph)

Once opened, Hyperia will de-throne Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s ‘The Big One’ as the UK’s tallest rollercoaster – which is 213 feet (64m) tall

Not stopping there, it also features a splashdown element where riders will descend and glide over the lake below whilst experiencing water effects.

Construction started at the end of the 2023 season, with Hyperia taking over 5,292 man-hours to assemble to date. 

The ride is due to open in Spring 2024. Once opened, it will de-throne Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s ‘The Big One’ as the UK’s tallest roller coaster – which is 213 feet (64m) tall.

What’s more, says Thorpe Park, Hyperia ‘is set to push the limits of excitement for even more people than ever having been designed with a height requirement of just 1.3m [4.2ft]’

Thorpe Park says Hyperia ‘is set to push the limits of excitement for even more people than ever having been designed with a height requirement of just 1.3m [4.2ft]’ 

Construction started at the end of the 2023 season, with Hyperia taking over 5,292 man-hours to assemble to date 

Neil Poulter, Divisional Director at Thorpe Park, said: ‘We’re delighted to be launching the UK’s tallest, fastest and most weightless ride here at Thorpe Park in 2024 and bringing guests a brand-new record-breaking attraction that has been years in the making. 

‘We are excited for thrill-seekers to be able to experience Hyperia, which will be an amazing addition to our other record-breaking rides. Thorpe Park is a must-visit for those looking to embark on an exhilarating adventure with friends and family.’

Thorpe Park 2024 tickets can be pre-booked online now.