Rides in the Dark at Thorpe Park

Thrillseekers and adrenaline fiends won’t want to miss a rare opportunity coming to Thorpe Park this Halloween. Dark rides at Fright Nights® 2026 let you experience iconic rides under the cover of darkness, if you dare. Hyperia, Stealth, The Swarm and Saw - The Ride all reach the next level of intensity after dark that most guests never get to feel. Book your Fright Nights tickets now to feel the thrill of rides in the dark this Halloween.

Why Thorpe Park Feels Different After Dark

Daylight shows you every twist before you reach it. After dark, the track disappears into the black and the ride keeps its secrets until the last second.

That's the magic of riding in the dark. A coaster you've conquered a dozen times feels brand new when you can't see the drop coming.

Even the atmosphere walking around the park is different in the dark. With rides open beyond dusk until 9pm, ride towers glitter above to create a buzz you simply don't get at midday. 

The Rides To Experience in the Dark

These legendary Thorpe Park rides take on a new level of thrilling after nightfall.

Hyperia

Hyperia towers 236ft above the park and tops 80mph. Now take away the daylight. You crest the lift hill into the black, with nothing to judge the drop but your racing heart.

Then the ground vanishes. Expect a world’s-first twist and more weightless moments than any other coaster in the UK, all in the dark. You’ll feel every one before you see it. 

Stealth

Stealth is the UK’s fastest accelerator coaster, and it doesn’t ease you in. In 1.8 seconds you’re doing 80mph. And in the dark there’s no build-up to watch and nothing to brace against. A ride called Stealth was always going to suit the night. 

The Swarm

The Swarm is the UK's first winged rollercoaster, so you sit either side of the track with nothing above or below. Hold on tight as you narrowly swerve through the destruction around you.

In daylight that destruction looks dramatic. After dark, the wreckage rushes out of the black and everything feels a whole lot closer. Take on The Swarm if you dare.

Saw - The Ride

Saw - The Ride is the world’s first horror movie themed coaster, and it feels made for the dark. The finale is a 100ft plunge down a beyond vertical 100° drop.

Prepare for the themed entrance to get under your skin first. Then hold on tight, because the drop won’t wait for you to be ready.

Ghost Train: Thorpe Park's Dedicated Dark Ride

Not every after-dark thrill is about speed. Ghost Train is our dedicated indoor dark ride, and it takes you somewhere far darker than any rollercoaster.

Live actors and multi-sensory special effects drive the story around you. Depart the mortal world on a one-way ticket beyond the veil, but watch your tracks, because death is always one stop ahead. If spooky rides are your thing, make sure you experience this one at Fright Nights.

Experience Thorpe Park After Dark During Fright Nights

Rides after dark aren’t the only thing awaiting you at Fright Nights. Terrifying scare zones take over the park and awe-inspiring shows help you catch your breath between screams. Add on access to our petrifying scare mazes and for an added thrill. Get the full lowdown on the Fright Nights event page.

Tips for Riding Thorpe Park After Dark

Here’s how to make the most of every spine-tingling minute.

• Book ahead. Grabbing your tickets in advance locks in your night and saves you scrambling at the gate.

• Check the height and age restrictions before you go. Every ride has its own rules, and you'll find them on the rides pages.

• Scare attractions are recommended for ages 13 and upwards, but everyone has a different scare threshold. Check our sensory guide for what to expect at scare zones, shows and scare mazes. 

• Dress for the dark. Autumn evenings get chilly, so wrap up warm, but keep your layers snug on the big coasters. Comfy shoes are a must too.

• Plot your route through the park so you hit your must-rides first. Download our free app to plan your night.

Thorpe Park dark rides are waiting, but Fright Nights doesn’t last forever. Lock in your night of fear. Grab your tickets and meet us after dark at Fright Nights.