2026-03-11 21:16:53

Abseilers enjoyed a party 205ft in the air to mark the 20th anniversary of Thorpe Park’s Stealth rollercoaster.

The iconic ride first opened in March 2006, and to mark the milestone, professionals paused mid-descent during scheduled maintenance for the attraction – which is famous for speeding from 0-80mph in under two seconds, giving it the title of fastest acceleration of any rollercoaster around the world – to don party hats and tuck into a birthday cake.

Neil Poulter, VP of Thorpe Park said: “For 20 years, Stealth has towered over the Thorpe Park skyline, instantly recognisable as one of the UK’s most iconic rollercoasters and a must-ride for thrillseekers. We wanted to celebrate its 20th birthday in a way that was as bold and unforgettable as the ride itself – and a birthday party at 205ft certainly delivers that! We can’t wait to welcome guests back to the park to join the celebrations.”

Thorpe Park throws open its doors for the new season on 27 March, and to mark Stealth’s milestone, the first 20 guests who share the ride’s birthday month and year will receive a free Stealth Fastrack pass to ride the rollercoaster in style.

For more information and to book, visit https://www.thorpepark.com/

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