Drayton Manor reveals opening date for new rollercoaster

Drayton Manor has revealed the opening date for their new rollercoaster - and it's sooner than you think. Thrillseekers have been counting down until The Wave, formerly known as Shockwave, would open at the Staffordshire theme park.

The Wave will be ready to open on Friday, April 26. The launch follows the revamp of the ride and has been updated to be more accessible for all.

The Wave also now has a reduced height restriction of 1.2M so younger thrillseekers can now enjoy the coaster.

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The new attraction has maintained many of Shockwave’s original features, meaning riders can still race up to high speeds of 53 mph, experiencing up to level 4 G-Force at 12 feet high. The reimagined Wave ride includes four inversions, unique zero-gravity roll and a double corkscrew structure.

Victoria Lynn, managing director at Drayton Manor Resort, said: "Shockwave has always been such a big part of Drayton Manor since opening nearly two decades ago and we're so excited to see The Wave preserve all the iconic thrills and fun for more families and future generations to come.

"By adapting the hair-raising characteristics of our iconic Shockwave, we're excited to welcome young fans, from as early as 5 to 6 years old, depending on height, to experience the UK’s most thrilling family ride."

Drayton Manor has also recently opened its new Western-themed land Frontier Falls. It features the state-of-the-art 4D venue sowcasing a Looney Tunes show, Blasting Barrels & Co ride, Sheriff's Showdown and a Wild West Area.

Visit www.draytonmanor.co.uk for more information and to book tickets.