{"id":6205,"date":"2022-08-21T08:00:15","date_gmt":"2022-08-21T08:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/?p=6205"},"modified":"2025-06-12T20:04:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T20:04:55","slug":"6-must-do-dark-rides-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/?p=6205","title":{"rendered":"6 Must Do Dark Rides In The UK"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today is all about something me & Ant both adore and that\u2019s dark rides! Here\u2019s an insight into 5 we\u2019d recommend anyone doing & why? Be sure to let us know your 5 must-dos!<\/p>\n

Wallace & Gromit Thrill O Matic:<\/h3>\n

Easily one of the best UK dark rides there is. It\u2019s filled with joy as well. One for everyone within the family to fully enjoy. It\u2019s even better if you\u2019ve watched Wallace & Gromit. The theming is gorgeous and it\u2019s so rare you\u2019d ever see anything not working. It\u2019s one of our personal favourites and is so wholesome you\u2019ll fall in love immediately.\"\"<\/p>\n

The Haunting:<\/h3>\n

Madhouses aren\u2019t typically my thing. But The Haunting is the perfect size to not feel too ill on. Again since the end of last season it is now jammed packed of beautiful theming. It\u2019s been updated and definitely feels a lot more modern. If your looking for a more thrilling \/ darker themed ride definitely hit this one is up!\"\"<\/p>\n

Flight of the Skylion – Legoland Windsor:<\/h3>\n

The UKs first & only flying theatre and hands down it is so magically. I\u2019ll never get over the intense emotions I felt during our first ride. The smells, movement, story & characters are just amazing. You really have to try but the only thing I would suggest is doing it prior to food not after. It can be a bit overwhelming on the motion sickness kind of feeling.\"\"<\/p>\n

Tomb Blaster – CWOA<\/h3>\n

After all the work that took place a couple or so, seasons ago it has become a shadow of its old self. The story line is easier to follow, the lighting has improved a lot and it\u2019s all around a truly outstanding dark ride!\"\"<\/p>\n

Derren Browns Ghost Train – Thorpe Park:<\/h3>\n

We personally haven\u2019t done this in a little while however it\u2019s unique experience is a reason in itself to experience. If you\u2019ve never visited before you have to ride it at least once. When it all works it truly is a lot of fun!\"\"<\/p>\n

Ghost Train:<\/h3>\n

90 plus years old but still kept up to date and modern. We wouldn\u2019t of included this into the list if it wasn\u2019t for the more recent changes for this season. An entire new scene, props and lighting throughout. What\u2019s not to love? Of course it\u2019s meant to be \u201cThe Worlds Most Haunted Ghost Train\u201d. Genuinely it has one of the best eerie atmospheres from any ghost train type. It may in some areas look a little old but it all adds to the creepy feel!\"\"<\/p>\n

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There you have our recommendations of the must-ride dark rides here in the UK. If your visiting from afar or for your first time I\u2019d love to hear your thoughts on them!<\/p>\n

Thank you for reading..\"\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Today is all about something me & Ant both adore and that\u2019s dark rides! Here\u2019s an insight into 5 we\u2019d recommend anyone doing & why? Be sure to let us know your 5 must-dos! Wallace & Gromit Thrill O Matic: Easily one of the best UK dark rides there is. It\u2019s filled with joy as well. One for everyone within the family to fully enjoy. It\u2019s even better if you\u2019ve watched Wallace & Gromit. The theming is gorgeous and it\u2019s so rare you\u2019d ever see anything not working. It\u2019s one of our personal favourites and is so wholesome you\u2019ll fall in love immediately. The Haunting: Madhouses aren\u2019t typically my thing. But The Haunting is the perfect size to not feel too ill on. Again since the end of last season it is now jammed packed of beautiful theming. It\u2019s been updated and definitely feels a lot more modern. If your looking for a more thrilling \/ darker themed ride definitely hit this one is up! Flight of the Skylion – Legoland Windsor: The UKs first & only flying theatre and hands down it is so magically. I\u2019ll never get over the intense emotions I felt during our first ride. The smells, movement, story & characters are just amazing. You really have to try but the only thing I would suggest is doing it prior to food not after. It can be a bit overwhelming on the motion sickness kind of feeling. Tomb Blaster – CWOA After all the work that took place a couple or so, seasons ago it has become a shadow of its old self. The story line is easier to follow, the lighting has improved a lot and it\u2019s all around a truly outstanding dark ride! Derren Browns Ghost Train – Thorpe Park: We personally haven\u2019t done this in a little while however it\u2019s unique experience is a reason in itself to experience. If you\u2019ve never visited before you have to ride it at least once. When it all works it truly is a lot of fun! Ghost Train: 90 plus years old but still kept up to date and modern. We wouldn\u2019t of included this into the list if it wasn\u2019t for the more recent changes for this season. An entire new scene, props and lighting throughout. What\u2019s not to love? Of course it\u2019s meant to be \u201cThe Worlds Most Haunted Ghost Train\u201d. Genuinely it has one of the best eerie atmospheres from any ghost train type. It may in some areas look a little old but it all adds to the creepy feel! \u2014\u2014 There you have our recommendations of the must-ride dark rides here in the UK. If your visiting from afar or for your first time I\u2019d love to hear your thoughts on them! 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