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THE SWARM
THE UK'S FIRST WINGED ROLLERCOASTER
NEW FOR 2012
THE SWARM
The UK’s first winged rollercoaster – nothing above or below you but air!
New for 2012, brave a death-defying flight for your life through apocalyptic devastation on the UK’s first winged rollercoaster, THE SWARM.
Experience the unique head first, inverted drop from 127ft before you relentlessly rip through the sky on its mission of complete annihilation.
- Unique winged seating position – nothing above or below you but air!
- Terrifying 127ft inverted drop under a plane wing
- Extreme near miss experiences
- 5 gut wrenching inversions
- Speeds of up to 92 KPH
- Pull up to 4.5Gs
- 2,543 feet of relentless, twisted metal
Riders must be at least 1.4m tall, but no taller than 1.96m (that's 6' 5").
Riders must be properly secured in the seat, which may not be possible for some guests with larger torso or thigh measurements approaching 51 inches. THORPE PARK advise guests to use the test seat at the ride entrance before queueing.
Guests must wear footwear on THE SWARM, we cannot allow heeled shoes or sandals on the ride.
If you're unsure, some rides have test seats which may be used before entering the queue line.
For full information about THORPE PARK height requirements and to view all our extreme rides, rollercoasters and attractions, take a look at the Full Attraction Listing or see your gatemap on the day of your visit.
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STUFF TO SEE
Check out the latest awesomeness direct from the Park.
See the 360 virtual tour of THE SWARM now!
Latest videos
- Check out the latest Video
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Official TV Advert
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Behind The Scenes
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WAR HAS BEGUN
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THE SWARM POV
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First to Ride
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THE SWARM IS COMING
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THE SWARM Strikes
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Latest pics
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DEVELOPER DIARY
Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:19:43 +0100
Official front row POV! Did you scream as loud as those girls on the ride? :-)
THE SWARM at THORPE PARK POV front row
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Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:48:30 +0100
Watch the full time lapse of THE SWARM from building to park opening!
THE SWARM - Time lapse
Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:35:49 +0100
THE SWARM in the dark from last nights Media Launch Party!
Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:30:18 +0100
SWARMING UP THE CHARTS!For the launch of Europe’s tallest winged rollercoaster, THE SWARM, we’ve hooked up with British rock band, and self-confessed adrenaline junkies, You Me At Six, to create the world’s first rollercoaster single!
The track will be available on iTunes from the 18th March, so let’s get behind the new ride and You Me At Six and get this rocketing up the charts!
For more information, check out our dedicated THORPE PARK You Me At Six page! http://bit.ly/xdF5ey
Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:43:12 +0100
First came the noise, then the crazed news reports. Have you got the guts to brave THE SWARM? WAR HAS BEGUN! Book now and save up to 40% at THORPEPARK.com.
WAR HAS BEGUN
Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:09:42 +0100
Broken and panicked news reports are being transmitted from THORPE PARK. It is thought that a swarm of unknown creatures are attacking the area and have spread to Central London. WAR IS COMING.Book now at THORPEPARK.com and save up to 40%
THE SWARM News Reports
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:47:07 +0100
The strikes have begun! THE SWARM - opens 15th March. When will you brave it?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-gM24pqqXU
THE SWARM strikes again
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THE SWARM strikes, this time the victims are a bunch of guys pulling crazy air on their bikes. The attack is quick and relentless as a THE SWARM shadows swoo...
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:17:35 +0100
An alarming high pitched frequency transmission has been picked up at the nation’s Thrill Capital, THORPE PARK. The source is UNKOWN and alert status is RED. An investigation is underway but initial reports suggest that this is the chilling and disturbing sound of THE SWARM, Europe’s tallest winged rollercoaster, opening at the Park on 15th March. War is coming…Book online to save up to 40% http://bit.ly/whzOOL
SOUNDS LIKE ‘THE SWARM’ AT THORPE PARK
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:40:40 +0100
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STATS
As Europe's tallest winged coaster, THE SWARM has some impressive stats:
Height: 127 feet
The tallest wing coaster in Europe and the second highest in the Park.
Upside down: 5 times
...beaten only by Colossus... but THE SWARM's inversions are more terrifying.
Trains: 28 riders
Make sure you book your place to experience it…
Theming: loads
Genuine plane wreckage, devastated helicopter and flaming fire truck all to add to the apocalyptic devastation.
Track length: 775m
That’s 2,543 feet of unimaginable torture!
Top speed: 92kph
Hurtle through the air at death-defying speeds of 57mph!
Ride description: Wing rollercoaster
You'll be positioned either side of the track with nothing above or below you...leaving you vulnerable and exposed!
Drop type: Inverted
So you'll be plummeting from 127 feet upside-down!
Train weight: 9 tonnes unloaded
...and once riders are on it'll be nearing 12 tonnes - around the same as the THORPE PARK Express bus
Reviews
Here are the latest reviews for THE SWARM.
You can see all the reviews that have been written for this in our Online Reviews Database, or maybe you could write a review of your own!
THE SWARM is awsWARm. You get the amzing feeling of flying (even more than a flying coaster)! It looks so epic when watching it go. If THORPE PARK is your next destination GO ON THE SWARM. Thats all from what I have to say.
CE'DT, 20 April 2012
THE SWARM had to be my highlight of the day. Me and my sister agree that it's the best roller coaster we have ever been on and we don't know why. The drop at the beginning is AWESOME!!!
Nicole, 19 April 2012
I have been excited for this ride since I heard about it. After waiting in a 1 and a half hour queue I finally got to ride it, and it was amazing! The 127ft drop near the beginning makes you feel as if you're flying and the near misses made you feel that little bit more thrilled! One of my favourite rides, must go on it!! :)
Amber, 19 April 2012
SWARM WAS AMAZING! Absolutely loved every minute of it!, we went on easter sunday, only had to wait 35 minutes to get on the first time, and 15/20 minutes the second time. had hands up the entire time both times! second time got front row which is amazing especially when you get to the drop! Another great ride from Thorpe Park. 9/10
Amber, 19 April 2012
THE SWARM is out of this world! The near misses are crazy, especially the plane wing. I felt like I was flying!
lmt89, 19 April 2012
SWARMING UP THE CHARTS
British rock band, and self-confessed adrenaline junkies, You Me At Six, have created the world’s first dedicated rollercoaster single for THE SWARM.
