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.
Derren Brown’s Ghost Train
A mysterious new development commenced in 2015, with the construction of a new dark ride.
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.
LEGO MYTHICA
A portal to a parallel universe was constructed over the course of 2020 and early 2021.