Tidal Wave at Thorpe Park

Theme park days are the best kinda family getaway, whether it’s for a whole day or the weekend. Especially when you’re eager to experience thrilling rollercoasters and popular rides. Do you like the rush of wind through your hair when zooming down the track, or getting soaked as you splash down? If you’re looking for a soaking, we think Tidal Wave at Thorpe Park is the perfect ride.

Having first opened in 2000, Tidal Wave became a record-breaking ride as it was once the tallest water attraction in Europe! It’s also a Shoot the Chute ride concept, where it promises a super-soaking splash like no other.

Let’s set the scene… Tidal Wave at Thorpe is themed around a 1960s New England fishing village called Amity Cove that was recently devastated by a gigantic tidal wave! The radio station is still working though and is reporting that emergency rescue boats are on their way to help evacuate the town. While playing music from the time period, you’re fully immersed in the 1960s as you make your way around the village on your emergency over-sized boat.

As you reach heights of 85ft, you’re thrown down a hill into the splash pool where you’ll be met by a gigantic wall of water that soaks you from head to toe. For every person onboard you’ll face 215 litres of water and a force of 88000N rushing onto you… An impressive splash with a lot of water!

There won’t be one dry eye in the boat…or anything dry for that matter. And if you think you’re smart by waiting on the observation bridge, you’re in for a surprise or shall I say soaking. Because no one stays dry here!

Oh, and don’t forget to smileee for your super-soaked ride photo!

Are you ready for the ultimate soaking of your life?

• You’ll reach a height of 25m as you plummet towards the water
• There are 3 million gallons of water at the base of the drop
• As you plummet down, you’ll face a force of 88000N!

With a spectacular ride like this, there come restrictions and accessibility information:

• You must be 1.2m to ride
• You need to have full upper body strength, including control of your head and neck, to deal with the forces of the ride
• Riders must have two full legs to ride – one missing arm/amputations are permitted below the elbow
• Prosthetic limbs must be secured or removed beforehand

You can read the full accessibility information here.

So, now you know more about Tidal Wave, are you ready to get a soaking of a lifetime? Don’t forget to bring a spare change of clothes or even a towel if you don’t like walking around in wet clothes! Or maybe it’s best to ride this at the end of your thrilling day at the iconic theme park that is Thorpe Park!

Looking for more thrilling days out? Why not take a spin on The Smiler at Alton Towers, face your fears on SAW – The Ride at Thorpe Park or have a whizz on Storm Chaser at Paultons Park!