Over the years, Attraction Source has had a number of opportunities to look behind the scenes at the workings of attractions located at different popular theme parks across the UK. Delve into our archive to see attractions past and present from this unique perspective.

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Gruffalo River Ride Adventure

From standing in the operator’s console to walking up the lift hill, our photos show this magical family attraction in detail.

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Mandrill Mayhem

Discover what winter maintenance looks like on Chessington’s B&M wing coaster as well as a close up look at the two launches.

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Tiger Rock

Take a look at the old console from Dragon River and Dragon Falls as well as amazing views from the second lift hill on the ride.

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Vampire

Take a look behind the scenes of Vampire, including the maintenance area, various ride areas, the tunnel and a lights-on view of the station.

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Cobra

Take a unique look at the maintenance area, station, operator booth and ride area of Cobra prior to its transformation into Raven.

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Flight of the Pterosaur

Flying through the skies with dinosaurs has a lot that goes into it! Discover unique views of the ride area and console for this fantastic family coaster.

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Storm Chaser

Discover the unseen parts of Storm Chaser with a detailed look at the maintenance bay, transfer track and operator booth for the ride.

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Colossus

Check out some incredible views of Colossus and surrounding area which were taken during an coaster climb of the 98ft tall lift hill.

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Ghost Train

Go behind the scenes on Ghost Train, the complex attraction that was created by a collaboration of companies.

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Hyperia

Take in the views from the top of the lift hill of the UK’s tallest and fastest rollercoaster, as well as some unique perspectives of other areas of Hyperia.

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Nemesis Inferno

Views from the top of the lift hill, inside the volcano and in the operator’s cabin – we’ve photographed it all in this scorchingly good behind the scenes gallery.

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SAW: The Ride

Take a look behind the scenes of SAW: The Ride, a thrilling coaster experience where guests encounter some of Jigsaw’s most twisted traps.

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The Swarm

Go behind the scenes on The Swarm, the UK’s first B&M Wing Coaster which opened in 2012.

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The Walking Dead: The Ride

Take a look behind the scenes of the The Walking Dead: The Ride providing an opportunity to see inside the pyramid.

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X:\ No Way Out

See behind the scenes of the world’s first backwards roller coaster in the dark, featuring a variety of effects designed to disorientate riders.

Scare Mazes and Walkthrough Attractions

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General

Photos showing some of Thorpe Park’s past and present Fright Night attractions in every terrifying detail.

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Black Mirror Labyrinth

Black Mirror Labyrinth was a sensory-defying maze that puts you at the core of the Black Mirror universe.

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Trailers (2025)

Welcome to SuperSpark Cinema, a 90’s themed cinema where power surges bring horror films to life! Take a look behind the cameras…