Hyperia features several variations of loops meaning riders will be upside down for much of the ride. And a ‘splashdown’ element means daredevil riders will get a soaking as they glide over a ...

Hyperia turns thrill-seekers upside down three times, including the initial dive loop. The attraction also includes a splashdown element over a lake, but you're unlikely to get wet.

On June 15, Hyperia was closed once more after a car became stuck at the top of the lift hill. Then on Sunday, July 21, the ride stopped once again for around 10 minutes. It was seen stationary at ...

Hyperia is 71m tall, compiled of 995.4m of track and reaches speeds of over 80mph. The record-breaking coaster has taken over 5,292 man hours to build to date and will open this Spring.

Hyperia will be open for visitors at some point in spring and Thorpe Park opens on March 23. The tallest rollercoaster in the world is Kingda Ka, at Six Flags Great Adventure, in the US.

Hyperia, at Thorpe Park, in Chertsey, Surrey, is 72m (236ft) tall, compiled of 995m (3264ft) of track and will reach speeds of over 80mph (129kmph). It will be the UK's tallest and fastest ...