THE SWARM at THORPE PARK

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War intensifies

NEW FOR 2013 - THE SWARM has mutated! The sting is in its tail as the attack against planet Earth continues.

Be dragged backwards into a blind 127ft drop before hurtling through the wasted landscape in a series of gut-wrenching near misses, including, new for 2013, the mangled metal of a devastated billboard.

Face the fear head on, or brave it backwards on the last two rows… do you dare take on THE SWARM?

Winged seat position – nothing to hold, nothing to help you.
Terrifying 127ft inverted drop hurtles you through a plane wing.
Extreme near miss experiences + NEW near miss for 2013!
5 inversions, all properly gut wrenching
Speeds of up to 92 KPH pulling up to 4.5Gs

Riders must be at least 1.4m tall, but no taller than 1.96m (that's 6' 5").

Riders must be properly secured in the seat, which may not be possible for some guests with larger torso or thigh measurements approaching 51 inches. THORPE PARK advise guests to use the test seat at the ride entrance before queueing.

Guests must wear footwear on THE SWARM, we cannot allow heeled shoes or sandals on the ride.

If you're unsure, some rides have test seats which may be used before entering the queue line.

For full information about THORPE PARK height requirements and to view all our extreme rides, rollercoasters and attractions, take a look at the Full Attraction Listing or see your gatemap on the day of your visit.

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Survivor stories

Here are the latest reviews for THE SWARM.

i will be going to thorpe park tomorrow and the first ride im going to go on is definetly the swarm i cant wait to ride saw aswell going to be a very busy day!!!

lucy, 10 April 2013

OMG!!!!!!! i absolotely love THE SWARM!!! when i went to thorpe park it was the first ever time id been i was a bit scared because it was also firght night i would also like to thank my friend elise who got me over my fear of roller costers !!! whenwe was queing fot THE SWARM! my heart was pounding i was scared and excited it was the first ride of the day!!! :') I LOVED IT !!!! i cant wait to come back to thorp park for my birthday & do THE SWARM backwards !!!!!

maddison xxx, 10 April 2013

The Swarm Is Amazing, It is my FAVOURITE ride at Thorpe Park, i love the new near misses, its just amazing, its even better when your going backwards, and even more better when you can get on the ride 3 or 4 times in a row because its snowing, well done Thorpe Park, Brilliant ride.

Rachel, 10 April 2013

this ride was amazing but scary!!! i love it :D XXX SWAG

Amy, 9 April 2013

The Swarm...What an amazing ride! All I could say when I got off it was ""wow""! Would recommend it to every single thrill seeker. GO ON THE SWARM NOOOOOOOWW!!!!

Molly, 8 April 2013

This ride was AMAZING!!!!!!! It looked so terrifying but once I got on it I loved i so much that in the end I went on it over 10 times!!!!!! I really recommend this ride to people who like getting thrown around upside down,side to side.

Anna K, 8 April 2013

The Swarm was AMAZING! I don't know if I have ever been on a better ride! Well Done Thorpe Park you really have got a theme park with incredible rides!! :)

Eloise, 8 April 2013

I went to thorpe park last year and was so excited to ride this ride, its awesome, its so good, it just takes you away, i like how its winged, my faviroute ride at the pak, i love thorpe park, it is my faviroute place in the world, its sad coming home from thorpe always, :)))))

Oli muir, 8 April 2013

The swarm was incredible! I still remember dragging my brother on it who isn't a fan of roller coasters but even he loved it! One of my favorite rides a Thorpe Park :)

Harriet, 7 April 2013

I Haven't Been To Thorpe Park Yet, But The Swarm Looks Amazing. It'll Be My First Roller Coaster. Many Of My Friends Say I Haven't Lived. Anyway Really Looking Forward To This Ride. I Can't Stop Watching The TV Advert. Makes Me Wanna Go Even More. Anyway, Everyone Says Thorpe Park's Amazing So Thumbs Up To 'The Swarm'(:

RollerCoasterGirl, 7 April 2013

PICS and 360° Tours

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Check out the latest pictures of THE SWARM.

Plus, explore the devastation yourself with 360 virtual tours! You can take a look round the crash site, ride entrance and the Chapel. Nothing compares to experiencing it first hand though, so be sure to book 2013 tickets online.