UK’s tallest rollercoaster to open in days – here’s how fast it will go

Thrill-seekers rejoice because the UK’s tallest and fastest rollercoaster is complete and will open this spring.

The brand new rollercoaster at Thorpe Park is called Hyperia, it reaches speeds of 80mph, and takes riders up a whopping 236ft.

The final and 92nd piece of the rollercoaster was lifted into place by a crane this week.

It brings to an end 5,292 man-hours to build the colossal construct.

During the 1km ride people will be spun around enough times to give them the sensation of feeling ‘weightless’

It also features a series of loops which means people will be upside down for most of the ride.

To top it all off riders face a ‘splashdown’ at the end of it and get a good soaking.

The track is also longer than any other rollercoaster in the UK – 995.4m to be precise.

The final piece of the whopping rollercoaster is assembled (Picture: Thorpe Park)

It has taken 5,292 man-hours to assemble it (Picture: Thorpe Park)

The rollercoaster will open for thrill-seekers in the spring (Picture: Thorpe Park)

Neil Poulter, Divisional Director at Thorpe Park, said: ‘We’re delighted to be launching the UK’s tallest, fastest and most weightless ride here – which 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.’

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Hyperia will be open for visitors when Thorpe Park opens on March 23.

The tallest rollercoaster in the world is Kingda Ka, at Six Flags Great Adventure, in the US.

It stands at 456 feet, it’s also the second fastest at 128mph, and has the longest drop at 418 feet. Bow down.

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