{"id":5454,"date":"2020-04-06T11:30:38","date_gmt":"2020-04-06T11:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/?p=5454"},"modified":"2025-06-12T20:08:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T20:08:25","slug":"5-fab-rollercoasters-you-probably-didnt-know-existed-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/?p=5454","title":{"rendered":"5 FAB Rollercoasters You Probably Haven\u2019t Experienced In The UK."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>There&#8217;s some rollercoasters which are extremely unspoken about yet they are FAB. Therefore here&#8217;s an insight into 5 rollercoasters which we feel aren&#8217;t acknowledged enough for how fab they are!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">5) Rhino Coaster &#8211; West Midlands Safari Park:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This probably comes across very random considering the rest of the list. But this is one of those insanely fab coasters which aren&#8217;t spoken about. Yes, it&#8217;s family based but even so it is a really sweet layout &amp; experience.<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1931\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_2573-1.jpg?resize=300%2C180&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_2573-1.jpg?resize=300%2C180&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_2573-1.jpg?resize=768%2C461&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_2573-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C614&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_2573-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_2573-1.jpg?w=2880&amp;ssl=1 2880w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4) Cobra &#8211; Paultons Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s the only Gerstlauer Bobsleigh we&#8217;ve actually done. But I found it an odd mixture between your basic sit down coaster and wild mouse type. Personally it&#8217;s one of the best rollercoasters on park for certain!<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5547 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BB8D4128-4366-415C-8793-CC929E4D5E48.jpeg?resize=960%2C93&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BB8D4128-4366-415C-8793-CC929E4D5E48.jpeg?w=2047&amp;ssl=1 2047w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BB8D4128-4366-415C-8793-CC929E4D5E48.jpeg?resize=300%2C29&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BB8D4128-4366-415C-8793-CC929E4D5E48.jpeg?resize=1024%2C99&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BB8D4128-4366-415C-8793-CC929E4D5E48.jpeg?resize=768%2C74&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BB8D4128-4366-415C-8793-CC929E4D5E48.jpeg?resize=1536%2C149&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BB8D4128-4366-415C-8793-CC929E4D5E48.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You all probably know it as Missal whilst it was homed at American Adventure. But this is a real fab coaster experience. When I tell you it&#8217;s intense I mean it&#8217;s pretty full on especially if your in the back row. It offers height, intensity , airtime &amp; backwards experience. What&#8217;s not to love about this coaster?<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3245\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/dsc_8401.jpg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/dsc_8401.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/dsc_8401.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/dsc_8401.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/dsc_8401.jpg?w=1620&amp;ssl=1 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5548 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/31AF25AC-BF52-4B97-980E-E6F2369692B1.jpeg?resize=960%2C93&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/31AF25AC-BF52-4B97-980E-E6F2369692B1.jpeg?w=2047&amp;ssl=1 2047w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/31AF25AC-BF52-4B97-980E-E6F2369692B1.jpeg?resize=300%2C29&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/31AF25AC-BF52-4B97-980E-E6F2369692B1.jpeg?resize=1024%2C99&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/31AF25AC-BF52-4B97-980E-E6F2369692B1.jpeg?resize=768%2C74&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/31AF25AC-BF52-4B97-980E-E6F2369692B1.jpeg?resize=1536%2C149&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/31AF25AC-BF52-4B97-980E-E6F2369692B1.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Its one of the coaster types which took us by surprise completely. We do think it&#8217;s one of the best rollercoasters on offer within the UK. The way it glides around its track and offers such a enjoyable experience is perfect in our eyes.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5549 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/11EA33BD-4805-4030-B611-7C63F3D3F6A1.jpeg?resize=960%2C93&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/11EA33BD-4805-4030-B611-7C63F3D3F6A1.jpeg?w=2047&amp;ssl=1 2047w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/11EA33BD-4805-4030-B611-7C63F3D3F6A1.jpeg?resize=300%2C29&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/11EA33BD-4805-4030-B611-7C63F3D3F6A1.jpeg?resize=1024%2C99&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/11EA33BD-4805-4030-B611-7C63F3D3F6A1.jpeg?resize=768%2C74&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/11EA33BD-4805-4030-B611-7C63F3D3F6A1.jpeg?resize=1536%2C149&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/11EA33BD-4805-4030-B611-7C63F3D3F6A1.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the smoothest wooden rollercoasters in the UK for sure. It has the brake guy in the middle which means your ride experience may vary depending on the chap. We&#8217;ve had some faster ride experiences where you&#8217;ve felt a lot of intense moments. But others where it&#8217;s been quite boring. Either way it&#8217;s the coaster experience we should all appreciate more!<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4296 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/img_0542.jpg?resize=700%2C525&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/img_0542.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/img_0542.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Have you ridden any of the 5? Let us know in the comments or across our socials.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/545E3022-CE60-4736-B83D-19CA972D3EF1.png?resize=800%2C267&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"267\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s some rollercoasters which are extremely unspoken about yet they are FAB. Therefore here&#8217;s an insight into 5 rollercoasters which we feel aren&#8217;t acknowledged enough for how fab they are! 5) Rhino Coaster &#8211; West Midlands Safari Park: This probably comes across very random considering the rest of the list. But this is one of those insanely fab coasters which aren&#8217;t spoken about. Yes, it&#8217;s family based but even so it is a really sweet layout &amp; experience. 4) Cobra &#8211; Paultons Park &nbsp; It&#8217;s the only Gerstlauer Bobsleigh we&#8217;ve actually done. But I found it an odd mixture between your basic sit down coaster and wild mouse type. Personally it&#8217;s one of the best rollercoasters on park for certain! You all probably know it as Missal whilst it was homed at American Adventure. But this is a real fab coaster experience. When I tell you it&#8217;s intense I mean it&#8217;s pretty full on especially if your in the back row. It offers height, intensity , airtime &amp; backwards experience. What&#8217;s not to love about this coaster? Its one of the coaster types which took us by surprise completely. We do think it&#8217;s one of the best rollercoasters on offer within the UK. The way it glides around its track and offers such a enjoyable experience is perfect in our eyes. One of the smoothest wooden rollercoasters in the UK for sure. It has the brake guy in the middle which means your ride experience may vary depending on the chap. We&#8217;ve had some faster ride experiences where you&#8217;ve felt a lot of intense moments. But others where it&#8217;s been quite boring. Either way it&#8217;s the coaster experience we should all appreciate more! Have you ridden any of the 5? Let us know in the comments or across our socials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3245,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5053,5054],"tags":[857,681,320,683,600,403,742,1187,448,1245,747,472],"class_list":["post-5454","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-theme-parks","category-themed-attractions","tag-great-yarmouth-pleasure-beach","tag-paultons-park","tag-pleasurewood-hills","tag-rollercoaster","tag-rollercoasters","tag-theme-park-bloggers","tag-uk","tag-uk-rollercoasters","tag-uk-theme-park","tag-uk-theme-park-rollercoaster","tag-west-midlands-days-out","tag-west-midlands-safari-park"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/dsc_8401.jpg?fit=1620%2C1080&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pb4qDv-1pY","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5454","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5454"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5454\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8007,"href":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5454\/revisions\/8007"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3245"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5454"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5454"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5454"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}