The world’s first rollercoaster themed around the global TV phenomenon The Walking Dead will open at Thorpe Park , it has been announced.

The exclusive immersive and terrifying experience comes complete with state of the art special effects and a replica of the iconic watch tower - making it the ultimate test of riders’ mettle.

The Walking Dead: The Ride is the latest new attraction for the Chertsey theme park and will open this Easter .

As the UK’s first and only multi-sensory and multi-part rollercoaster, the experience invites thrill seekers to flee The Walking Dead in a relentless and terrifying ride for survival.

Travelling through the deepest, darkest tunnels, it will feature extensive and realistic theming to bring some of the most compelling and gruesome scenes from all seasons of The Walking Dead to life.

The rollercoaster is at the centre of Thorpe Park's Year of The Walking Dead unmissable series of events.

Get ready for The Walking Dead: The Ride

The annual line-up includes

  • The Walking Dead Living Nightmare Extreme (the live action maze at its most terrifying) available only for May Half Term (May 25-June 3)

  • Summer late night opening until 10pm (Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from July 26- September 1)

  • Zombie Hunt – an extreme battle for survival in woodland on the outskirts of Thorpe Park for the six weeks of summer (July 21-September 3)

  • Fright Nights – the hugely popular season returns to Thorpe Park with a The Walking Dead theme (October 5-October 31)

  • To celebrate The Year of The Walking Dead Thorpe Park is offering its annual pass holders a special discounted deal to celebrate its new 2018 season. For just £49, visitors can pay for 12 months entry which allows them to return repeatedly throughout the year, saving them £6 on the adult on the day walk up price.

Thorpe Park Resort has announced The Walking Dead: The Ride, the world’s first rollercoaster themed around the global TV phenomenon, to open this Easter

Opening date for 2018 season

Friday March 23 2018 from 10am-4pm

Thorpe Park location

Staines Road, Chertsey, KT16 8PN

Prices and how to book tickets

Annual pass £49 per person

One-day pass from £30 per person

Book online at thorpepark.com

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