Drayton manors website describes the ride as the only xcar coaster in the uk. Drayton manor is home to thomas land and the best selection of family rides in the uk. Drayton manor is a theme park resort and zoo in the grounds of the former drayton manor, in drayton bassett, staffordshire, england, uk. Shockwave rollercoaster at drayton manor evacuated after. Shockwave is located at drayton manor in staffordshire. Here youll find stats and information about this drayton manor park roller coaster.
Reviews and ratings you can find full details of rides at drayton manor below, along with information on shows and other attractions. Enjoy an adventure in thomas land drayton manor park. A video filmed by greg taylor showed the ride stopped with people on board. Jul 04, 2017 a school trip to drayton manor ended in tragedy after an 11yearold girl died falling from the splash canyon rapids ride. Shockwave left thrillseekers in their seats forcing staff at the midlands theme park to evacuate the highspeed ride. This stand up coaster is the only stand up coaster in europe. Climb into one of our beautiful gondolas, your very own flying ship, and hold on as you are raised into to air.
Everyones favourite theme park, packed with a host of great rides and attractions set in 280 acres of lakes and parkland. Shockwave was the only stand up coaster on the trip. Shockwave is a steel standup roller coaster located at drayton manor in drayton bassett, staffordshire, england, uk. The shockwave ride at drayton manor theme park in tamworth, staffordshire, has been evacuated after its mechanical lift failed. Drayton manor park horror as shockwave ride breaks down 120ft. Apocalypse and shockwave to be removed from drayton manor.
Drayton manor hotel drayton manor theme park drayton manor. The shockwave ride was evacuated at drayton manor theme park in staffordshire after it. Shockwave front row onride hd pov drayton manor youtube. Brilliant for kids who love thomas, lots of rides to choose from. Shockwave drayton manor drayton bassett, staffordshire. It is also the only standup roller coaster with a zerogravity roll ever made. It was opened in 1994, and is the only standup coaster in europe. Apr 28, 2012 shockwave front row onride hd pov drayton manor. Shockwave opened in 1994 at drayton manor theme park in tamworth, staffordshire.
Drayon manor ride photos photopass digital download. It was opened in 1994 and is one of the only two standup coasters in europe. Discover all you need to know about our drayton manor theme park rides, from our rollercoaster rides and water rides to our gentle rides for children. G force front seat on ride hd pov drayton manor duration.
Shockwave front row on ride pov drayton manor youtube. Apr 04, 20 drayton manor features dozens of rides aimed at a variety of age groups. Drayton manor is a theme park and zoo in the grounds of the former drayton manor, in drayton bassett, staffordshire, england, uk the park covers 280 acres of which about 1 acres are in use and hosts about 1. Experience some of the biggest, wettest and scariest rides around, including shockwave and apocalypse. It is also the only standup roller coaster with a zerogravity roll ever made the ride, designed by werner stengel, was created as part. Many people evacuated and nobody from drayton manor would comment, said taylor. Live updates as drayton manors shockwave rollercoaster. Set in 280 acres of lakes and parkland, drayton manor features some of the biggest, wettest and scariest rides around. Shockwave rollercoaster ride at drayton manor theme park. As well as being the only standup roller coaster in europe, it is the only one in the world to feature a zerog roll. The tamworth theme park temporarily shut the shockwave rollercoaster down while guests were escorted off the. Shockwave is an intamin standup roller coaster at drayton manor theme park. Coaster kingdom drayton manor shockwave our thoughts. Drayton manor theme park is one of the uks most popular dayout attractions for young and old.
Drayton manor theme park visitors stranded 120ft in the air. People were allowed back on the ride from 2pm today. Drayton manor opened shockwave as the first stand up roller coaster inside europe in 1994. Shockwave ride at drayton manor theme park in uk evacuated. Download drayton manor park apk latest version app for pc. Drayton manor park horror as shockwave ride breaks down 120ft in air drayton manor theme park visitors were left stranded 120ft in the air after the shockwave ride broke down. The park covers 280 acres of which about 1 acres are in use, and hosts about 1. Drayton manor has issued a statement after a popular ride was was evacuated today leaving thrillseekers 120ft in the air. May 11, 2017 drayton manor theme park has been making headlines this week after an 11yearold schoolgirl tragically died in an accident on the parks water ride splash canyons as a mark of respect to the. Drayton manor is located in staffordshire, england. It was to be their first major coaster, and it showed. Drayton manor features some of the biggest, wettest and scariest rides around. This is possibly a shame, whilst shockwave is nowhere near a superb coaster, the potential for rides like this is immense, offering, in my opinion, a more intense form of riding than inverters.
Drayton manor theme park visitors stranded 120ft in the. The best rides and attractions at drayton manor page 1. Drayton manor has confirmed that the shockwave rollercoaster has reopened. Carriage full of people left dangling upside down on stalled. Jan 05, 2020 at drayton manor park, the thomas and friends weekend and february halfterm events will return and will see thomas land and the parks zoo open, but thrill rides remain closed. May 14, 2017 it is time to tackle the issue and cut risks of theme parks. Set in 280 acres of scenic parkland and lakes, the park combines heartracing roller coasters, novel childrens rides and impressive water rides in a world of nonstop fun.
The shockwave is an intamin standup roller coaster at drayton manor theme park at drayton bassett in the. The coaster helped unearth a treasure of a park, family owned and a labour of love for over fifty years. The thrill ride is the uks first and only standup roller coaster. The latest news is that apocalypse and shockwave rides are set to be removed by the 2021 season. Visitors to the drayton manor theme park in tamworth, staffordshire in the uk said staff were forced to evacuate the shockwave ride on saturday. Apr 06, 2019 a rollercoaster ride at drayton manor had to be evacuated after it broke down midride. Families were left stranded 120ft in the air after a rollercoaster broke down at a popular theme park. Still a firm favourite with thrill seekers visiting drayton manor park, shockwave reaches heartracing speeds of 53mph and delivers up to 4 g. Climb into one of our beautiful gondolas, your very. When alton towers, drayton manor and gullivers kingdom will. Drayton manor did not make use of this unfortunately.
Drayton manor park horror as shockwave ride breaks down. Jul 01, 2017 carriage full of people left dangling upside down on stalled g force ride at drayton manor theme park. Shockwave is a standup roller coaster at drayton manor theme park. It is a fantastic day out for all of the family with roller coasters drayton manor shockwave. Drayton manor had a lot of nice family rides and dark rides. Little evha jannaths devastated family bid her a final farewell at.
Theres more information and photos available for many of the best, just click on the highlighted names to discover more. Drayton manor is made up of 6 themed lands, heres an overview of each including the rides and attractions that youll find in them. Drayton manor drive tamworth, staffordshire b78 3tw. Enter one of the uks most popular family attractions, drayton manor theme park, in staffordshire. Apr 06, 2019 families were left stranded 120ft in the air after a rollercoaster broke down at a popular theme park.
Pirate adventure is one of the few rides that appeals to me at drayton along with maelstrom and poccy, so it would be a shame for it to be. Drayton manor shockwave april 20 theme parks rides. Not only does drayton manor offer attractions for families, it also offers some of the most thrilling rides. Also drayton manor theme park, if you visit during the season you can ensure everyone has a great day out. With dozens of rides and attractions, ranging from the childfriendly train rides of thomas land to the adrenalinepumping loops of rollercoasters like shockwave, youre sure to have a fun and memorable visit that everyone will enjoy. Apr 06, 2019 drayton manor park horror as shockwave ride breaks down 120ft in air. It is also the only standup drayton manor theme park is home to a variety of exciting rides and attractions. Rct3 shockwave drayton manor in uk theme park vision art. Create timeless family memories at drayton manor theme park just outside tamworth in staffordshire. Drayton manor rumours are circling once again but were pretty sure this one is a hoax. Create fun family memories at drayton manor park, home of thomas.
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