For decades, British coaster fans had to cross the Channel for a true hyper coaster. That ended on May 24, 2024, when Thorpe Park opened Hyperia — a 236-foot Mack Rides machine that instantly became the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the United Kingdom. Two years on, it has settled in as the headline act of the Surrey park and one of Europe’s most acclaimed new-generation coasters.
Key Stats
| Height | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Top speed | 81 mph (130 km/h) |
| Length | 3,266 ft (995 m) |
| Inversions | 2 |
| Trains | 2 trains, 5 cars each |
| Capacity | about 1,000 riders per hour |
| Manufacturer / model | Mack Rides Hyper Coaster |
| Opened | May 24, 2024 |
| Park | Thorpe Park — Chertsey, Surrey, UK |
The UK’s New Number One
Hyperia took both national records in one swing: at 236 feet it comfortably out-climbed the previous UK height leaders, and its 81 mph top speed edged past Thorpe Park’s own Stealth (80 mph), which had held the national speed crown since 2006. On the world stage it sits respectably among the tallest coasters in the world and the fastest coasters in the world, but its reputation rests less on raw numbers and more on how it uses them.
The Ride Experience
Where classic hyper coasters chain together airtime hills, Mack Rides gave Hyperia a modern, inversion-laced layout. After the 236-foot climb, the first drop dives steeply toward the lake, and the train then sweeps through 995 meters of track that mixes two inversions with huge, sustained moments of weightlessness and dramatic outward-banked maneuvers. The pacing is relentless for a coaster this size, and the low-slung Mack trains — just a lap bar over your thighs — make the ejector moments feel completely exposed.
Visiting Tips
Hyperia anchors its own themed area, Fearless Valley, and draws the park’s longest queues — ride first thing at opening or late in the day. Being a tall, exposed structure near the Thames, it can close in high winds, so build flexibility into your plan. Thrill-seekers should try both ends of the train: the front gets the view and the wind, while the back gets whipped over the first drop with noticeably stronger airtime.
FAQ
How tall and fast is Hyperia?
Hyperia stands 236 feet (72 meters) tall and reaches 81 mph (130 km/h), making it the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the UK.
Does Hyperia go upside down?
Yes — Hyperia features two inversions woven into its 3,266-foot layout, unusual for a hyper coaster.
When did Hyperia open?
Hyperia opened to the public on May 24, 2024 at Thorpe Park in Surrey, England.
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