BRAVE IT BACKWARDS INTRODUCING THE SWARM SDRAWKCAB AT THORPE PARK

from: 14th MARCH 2013

THE SWARM BACKWARDS brave the death defying flight in reverse for the first time for a thrilling new sensation PLUNGE 127ft backwards towards a terrifying new near-miss AND stay the night at THORPE PARKs first onsite accommodation The Crash Pad, which launches on 28th March PLUS over 25 more thrilling rides and attractions including SAW The Ride, Stealth and Colossus

Visit www.thorpepark.com or call 0871 663 1673 for enquiries Open 7 days from 14th March 2013 from 10am 5/6/7pm (check online) Discounts for advance online bookings, prices from: adults - 30.24, children - 23.52, Family - 96.60 THORPE PARK, Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8PN Nearest station: Staines (30mins from Waterloo)

Experience a world first in 2013 as you are challenged to take a deathdefying flight in reverse on the UKs first winged rollercoaster - THE SWARM - at the nations Thrill Capital THORPE PARK. With selected seats now facing backwards, will you attack THE SWARM head on? OR take a relentless ride in reverse? Fearless riders who brave it backwards wont know whats coming as they spin 180 and plunge 127ft towards the wing of a genuine plane wreckage. Leaving no time to recover, THE SWARM will then hurtle towards a terrifying new near-miss, ripping through the mangled metal of a devastated billboard before taking riders within inches of rotating helicopter blades and a flaming fire truck, terrifying even the bravest of thrill seekerswill you brave it backwards?

Dont forget there are over 25 other rides and attractions to enjoy at the Park, from SAW The Ride and Stealth to Rush and Quantum. PLUS from 28th March guests can go from dream to scream in 60 seconds as portable hotel The Crash Pad arrives making THORPE PARK an overnight destination for the first time along with two action packed days on Park, guests will enjoy cutting-edge entertainment and breakfast all included. -endsFor further information please contact Claudia or Amy on Claudia@freerange.eu or amy@freerange.eu, Tel 020 7402 9966 or press.office@thorpe-park.co.uk, Tel 01932 577135
Notes to Editors: As the nations Thrill Capital, THORPE PARK is the must do destination for adrenaline seekers with over 25 rides and attractions all within 20 miles of Central London. With a core audience of 16 to 34 year olds and up-for-it families, THORPE PARK is constantly pushing the boundaries with new rides. With rollercoasters such as THE SWARM (2012), the UKs first winged rollercoaster, SAW The Ride (2009), the worlds first horror movie themed rollercoaster, Stealth (2006), one of Europes fastest and tallest rollercoasters and Colossus (2002), the worlds first ten inversion rollercoaster, as well as attractions such as Rush (2005), the worlds largest Speed Swing and Slammer (2005), Europes first Sky Swat, the Park has been leading the way in the UK when it comes to extreme theme park thrills.

THORPE PARK is open for the full season from 14 March to 4 November 2013. Visit THORPEPARK.com for more information. Advance online booking rates: From 25.20+VAT adults, from 19.60+VAT children (under 12) up to 30% saving when you book online. For year-round group savings and benefits, including free group leader tickets, go to Merlin Groups (merlingroups.com). Group sizes start at just 7 people and bookings can be made online or by calling 0871 663 1673 ( calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras). Height restrictions apply on certain rides. Fastrack tickets and special offers are available online when booking in advance on www.thorpepark.com. Download the THORPE PARK Official iPhone and iPod Touch App for FREE from the App Store. http://www.thorpepark.com/plan-your-visit/thorpe-park-officialapp.aspx Follow THORPE PARK on Facebook, www.facebook.com/thorpepark, Twitter, www.twitter.com/THORPEPARK and YouTube www.youtube.com/wwwTHORPEPARKcom. For press information visit www.thorpepark.com/press and for high resolution images of THORPE PARK that are available to download free of charge visit www.thorpepark.com/imagebank.

MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment, and has seen the most successful and dynamic growth of any company in the sector over the last five years. Europes Number 1 and the worlds second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 94 attractions, seven hotels/two holiday villages in 21 countries and across four continents. The

company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its 46 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and more than 20,000 employees. Among Merlins attractions are - SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, The EDF Energy London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, THORPE PARK, Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park, WILD LIFE Sydney, Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK, Siam Ocean World and Busan Aquarium. All brands which are distinctive, challenging and innovative and which have great potential for growth in the future. Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.