Ever wanted to know how the magic is created, or how things work? Direct from the Attraction Source archives, these photos show some of Thorpe Park’s past and present attractions from areas not normally seen by the general public.

3D Freakshow

The 3D Freakshow debuted alongside The Freezer as part of the original ‘Fright Nites’ event line-up in 2002, and featured twisted scenes brought to life with UV paint and 3D glasses.  The attraction closed in 2006, with the space since repurposed in to other Fright Nights mazes such as The Cabin in the Woods and The Walking Dead: Living Nightmare.

Black Mirror Labyrinth

As the replacement to the Walking Dead: Living Nightmare, Labyrinth is a sensory-defying maze puts you at the core of the Black Mirror universe. Here are some behind the scenes photos taken during an attraction source event at the park.

Colossus

Thorpe Park’s first ever large scale thrill coaster. Here are some images of the ride taken after park close where the station is empty and the transfer track is across. One train is on the brake run and the other is within the maintenance area.

Ghost Train

Ghost Train (or known as Derren Brown’s Ghost Train at the time these photos were taken) was created by a collaboration of companies. Merlin Merlin Magic Making designed the concept and theming, Simworx created the original on-board virtual reality system, Figment Productions provided the digital content, and Severn Lamb and Intamin engineered the complex transit system.

Nemesis Inferno

Some unique views of Nemesis Inferno including the operator’s console, ride control panel, and a look at the ‘inferno’ inside the volcano. The lighting system that produces the fiery glow has changed over the years, but the overall effect remains the same.

The Swarm

The ride operator enjoys a clear view of the station area of The Swarm, perched above the track in the misplaced ‘Police Major Incident Unit’ cabin.

X:\ No Way Out

X:\ No Way Out was the world’s first backwards roller coaster in the dark, and featured a variety of effects designed to disorientate riders, including mist, wind, strobe lights and sudden stops and starts. The attraction went through a series of changes such as turning the trains around to face forward, and the introduction of a nightclub style theme. In 2018, the theme was changed completely when the ride reopened as The Walking Dead – The Ride. In these photos you can note the old trains featuring a shared lap bar for both riders, and the orange contact rail along the track which provided power to the on-board sound system.