{"id":9708,"date":"2022-03-28T08:00:32","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T08:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/?p=9708"},"modified":"2025-06-12T20:04:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T20:04:55","slug":"9708","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/?p=9708","title":{"rendered":"4 Iconic UK Rollercoasters & Their Future\u2019s \u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ah the UK has been moulded by some truly extraordinary rollercoasters. The massive pit then evolved into Nemesis to hitting & carrying the record for the UK tallest with The Big One. We have been blessed with some jewels and those gems are now getting on & most of which were built before a reasonable proportion of us enthusiasts were even born\u2026 how crazy? Okay, all those characteristics aside & before I babble too much, let\u2019s have a little chat about those icons and where their future will lead them!<\/span><\/p>\n

Vampire – Chessington World of Adventures:<\/span><\/h3>\n

The OG icon of the list. The vampire is still so precious by so many of the generations you see showcasing their affection after riding is very heartwarming to know it continues to be incredibly popular. It\u2019s one of those for me which I\u2019ll always adore but do feel it\u2019s time to see some track or carriage whatever is creating those unexpected jolts throughout repaired. It has been remarkable to watch the theming get some TLC over recent years as it was needed for a long while. But the future I feel will end up looking similar to the other two classics in the list and that\u2019s resorting to a re-track. It just needs those halts in the track fixing to be more desirable let\u2019s say.\"\" <\/span><\/p>\n

Nemesis – Alton Towers:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Nemesis what a beast! A truly fierce rollercoaster that never fails to provide a fab ride. One of which that comes alive during dark in my opinion. A rollercoaster with a well-detailed and thought out backstory too. It is effortlessly one of the largely valued Rollercoasters in the UK if not Europe. We are all very aware of the future of this ride and it is nothing but positive in my opinion. By all means, the potential roar will be a loss if we forfeit it in the process which does seem to be looking that way.\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

However, the key point to take away from this re-track is the fact we will see this coaster around for so many more years to come & that\u2019s the end goal of what we all want. I want to take my children on this and tell them all the love it has received over the years & how many times I blacked out on that downwards helix. It\u2019ll be producing memories for so many more generations & resume as part of our lives as we continue to grow. That\u2019s the significant point of it all.\"\" <\/span><\/p>\n

Shockwave – Drayton Manor:<\/span><\/h3>\n

A classic rollercoaster that does often tend to go under the radar, unfortunately. It was a lot of people’s first \u201cupside-down\u201d rollercoaster therefore it\u2019ll permanently hold a special place in their hearts & those people I speak of does include me. I\u2019ll adore Shockwave for many years to come, it helped pave the way for me within this hobby & enthusiasm of mine. One tiny thing then assisted me in withstand a lot of my fears.\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

The future for Shockwave does continue a mystery. I\u2019d love to think it will head down the same tracks as the other two 1994s however this is yet to be verified & I don\u2019t believe there are any rumours either. It\u2019s a dear old ride for me and I\u2019d hate to think we could lose it within the coming 10 years but as it stands at the moment it seems to be going strong. I don\u2019t think it needs any work done just yet as it doesn\u2019t ride inadequately at all. But long term I\u2019ll love to see an overhaul of the track alongside some better & more importantly comfortable carriages\"\"\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

The Big One – Blackpool Pleasure Beach:<\/span><\/h3>\n

The first of the iconic rollercoasters to commence the procedure of a re-track. Of course, The Big One is probably the longest of the lists and has the most track covering public footpaths within the parks. Therefore, it has become a step by step re-track across the closed season and I think we\u2019ll see this continue until it has all been achieved. For me, The Big One completes Pleasure Beach. That park isn\u2019t the same when it\u2019s not operating and for us, it leaves a huge piece of our day afloat. \"\"
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s one of those which I think would put into perspective for us whether we\u2019d visit or not without this coaster. I do think it\u2019s the same for a lot of people too. The park is more than likely well aware of this too given their conclusion to prolong its life which in my books is the best decision. I\u2019m very eager to get back on it for this season & see how the new bits of the track has made a difference because the last few bits have done a tremendous job so far<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\u2014\u2014<\/span><\/p>\n

Long live the 4 iconic rollercoasters that truly have shaped up our UK Theme Parks today. Which of the 4 is your favourite? I\u2019d love to hear!<\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks for reading & take care!\"\" <\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ah the UK has been moulded by some truly extraordinary rollercoasters. The massive pit then evolved into Nemesis to hitting & carrying the record for the UK tallest with The Big One. We have been blessed with some jewels and those gems are now getting on & most of which were built before a reasonable proportion of us enthusiasts were even born\u2026 how crazy? Okay, all those characteristics aside & before I babble too much, let\u2019s have a little chat about those icons and where their future will lead them! Vampire – Chessington World of Adventures: The OG icon of the list. The vampire is still so precious by so many of the generations you see showcasing their affection after riding is very heartwarming to know it continues to be incredibly popular. It\u2019s one of those for me which I\u2019ll always adore but do feel it\u2019s time to see some track or carriage whatever is creating those unexpected jolts throughout repaired. It has been remarkable to watch the theming get some TLC over recent years as it was needed for a long while. But the future I feel will end up looking similar to the other two classics in the list and that\u2019s resorting to a re-track. It just needs those halts in the track fixing to be more desirable let\u2019s say. Nemesis – Alton Towers: Nemesis what a beast! A truly fierce rollercoaster that never fails to provide a fab ride. One of which that comes alive during dark in my opinion. A rollercoaster with a well-detailed and thought out backstory too. It is effortlessly one of the largely valued Rollercoasters in the UK if not Europe. We are all very aware of the future of this ride and it is nothing but positive in my opinion. By all means, the potential roar will be a loss if we forfeit it in the process which does seem to be looking that way. However, the key point to take away from this re-track is the fact we will see this coaster around for so many more years to come & that\u2019s the end goal of what we all want. I want to take my children on this and tell them all the love it has received over the years & how many times I blacked out on that downwards helix. It\u2019ll be producing memories for so many more generations & resume as part of our lives as we continue to grow. That\u2019s the significant point of it all. Shockwave – Drayton Manor: A classic rollercoaster that does often tend to go under the radar, unfortunately. It was a lot of people’s first \u201cupside-down\u201d rollercoaster therefore it\u2019ll permanently hold a special place in their hearts & those people I speak of does include me. I\u2019ll adore Shockwave for many years to come, it helped pave the way for me within this hobby & enthusiasm of mine. One tiny thing then assisted me in withstand a lot of my fears. The future for Shockwave does continue a mystery. I\u2019d love to think it will head down the same tracks as the other two 1994s however this is yet to be verified & I don\u2019t believe there are any rumours either. It\u2019s a dear old ride for me and I\u2019d hate to think we could lose it within the coming 10 years but as it stands at the moment it seems to be going strong. I don\u2019t think it needs any work done just yet as it doesn\u2019t ride inadequately at all. But long term I\u2019ll love to see an overhaul of the track alongside some better & more importantly comfortable carriages The Big One – Blackpool Pleasure Beach: The first of the iconic rollercoasters to commence the procedure of a re-track. Of course, The Big One is probably the longest of the lists and has the most track covering public footpaths within the parks. Therefore, it has become a step by step re-track across the closed season and I think we\u2019ll see this continue until it has all been achieved. For me, The Big One completes Pleasure Beach. That park isn\u2019t the same when it\u2019s not operating and for us, it leaves a huge piece of our day afloat. It\u2019s one of those which I think would put into perspective for us whether we\u2019d visit or not without this coaster. I do think it\u2019s the same for a lot of people too. The park is more than likely well aware of this too given their conclusion to prolong its life which in my books is the best decision. I\u2019m very eager to get back on it for this season & see how the new bits of the track has made a difference because the last few bits have done a tremendous job so far \u2014\u2014 Long live the 4 iconic rollercoasters that truly have shaped up our UK Theme Parks today. Which of the 4 is your favourite? I\u2019d love to hear! 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