Take a look back at the construction of a number of different attractions at UK theme parks, to see how rides which are now a firm part of the line-up came to be.
Lost City
Follow the construction of the Lost City at Thorpe Park from January 2002 to 2005.
Colossus
Revisit the construction of the Intamin 10-inversion rollercoaster, Colossus.
Rumba Rapids
Look back on the transformation of Thunder River in to Rumba Rapids for the 2002 season.
Nemesis Inferno
Uncover the the construction of the new B&M Inverted coaster for 2003, Nemesis Inferno.
Stealth
Follow the construction of Stealth, as it launched into Thorpe Park in time for the 2006 season.
SAW – The Ride
Codenamed Project Dylan, look back on the construction of the Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter for 2009.
The Swarm
Despite the apocalyptic warnings, construction commenced on the B&M wing coaster for 2012.
Angry Birds Land
Angry Birds moved in to the Island in May 2014, with the start of the season providing a look at progress.
Rattlesnake
Take a look at the construction of this Chessington classic back in 1998.
Beanoland
A few photos showing the final stages of construction of Beanoland in early 2000.
Dragon’s Fury
Follow the construction of the park’s beastly spinning coaster ahead of its 2004 opening.
Croc Drop
Sobek took Rameses’ place with the construction of a new drop tower over the course of 2020.
Gold Rush
This explosive lift and launch coaster was constructed through 2023 and first half of 2024.