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Thorpe Park - Uk - (upcoming) trip report
From Chad H: I'm headed to one of the UK's premier parks, so much it bills itself as the "Nations Thrill Capital", but what do you want me to report on?
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Sep 17, 2012, 5:21 AM
Thorpe Park - A Trip Report
From Caroline Davis: I went to Thorpe Park on opening day (last Thursday) and rode The Swarm.
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3 responses
Mar 22, 2012, 7:46 AM
Can there be too much thrill in a coaster?
From Amanda Jenkins: Can a coaster be too thrilling to be safe? Thorpe Park's newest, The Swarm, may be pushing the thrill level towards a dangerous one.
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29 responses
Mar 9, 2012, 10:58 PM
Thorpe Park Ride Rethink
From Rob P: The new Swarm ride has been taken back to the drawing board after the test dummies lost limbs on test run.
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8 responses
Feb 6, 2012, 6:16 AM

Massive Expansion Plans for Thorpe Park
From Thomas Payne: Plans involve several new thrill rides, two coasters, various shows, general infrastructure upgrades and land reclaimed from the lakes to form new service routes and islands for future attractions.
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15 responses
Jul 22, 2010, 7:03 AM
Day Trip from London to Thorpe Park
From Jason Lester: Jason Lester takes a break from the movie biz to spend a day in this U.K. park.
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26 responses
Jul 3, 2009, 2:47 AM
SAW - THE RIDE: Celeb Preview Ends With An Unexpected Twist
From James Rao: The first new coaster of 2009 has a puzzling failure during a celebrity preview event.
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14 responses
Mar 17, 2009, 3:05 PM
Accomodation & Advice for Thorpe Park
From Matt Ayres: Need some advice on places to stay???!!!!
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1 response
Aug 8, 2008, 9:44 AM
Thorpe Park Trip Report
From daniel sears: Last year he went to Thorpe Park and had the worst day of his life.
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30 responses
Oct 8, 2007, 10:09 AM
Expansion plans for Thorpe Park
From Richard Waterson: Two parks and a landfill expansion are on the table.
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Aug 8, 2007, 10:06 AM
Disabled Access at Thorpe Park
From Gemma Tombs: A look at the effect of the policies at this U.K. park.
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6 responses
Jun 7, 2007, 11:04 AM
Thorpe Park - Best Of The British
From Mark Walker: Sunny England at its best in the theme park world.
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Jun 7, 2007, 10:59 AM
Thorpe Park Help Needed...Now
From Mark Walker: Hi guys. Can you (but not literally) give a fellow TPI a hand?!
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6 responses
Mar 26, 2007, 12:33 PM
Naked Ambition at Thorpe Park
From Philip Curds: Nearly 100 U.K. students have shed their clothes, inhibitions and desire to stay out of the news in setting a new world record by riding a rollercoaster... naked.
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28 responses
Feb 14, 2007, 1:26 AM
Thorpe Park help!!! for 1st time travelling to park
From Rachael Stainsby: Does M25 constantly have bumper to bumper traffic? When's the best time/day to get to M25 to try and avoid massive queues? Please help :) It may persuade me mam's boyfriend to take us!
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Jul 24, 2006, 9:25 PM
'Plan Your Day' Game Plan: Thorpe Park
From Ben Mills: Thorpe Park is set to be the premier white knuckle park in the South of England. Naturally, this means one thing: you're gonna need a game plan. Fortunately, Ben Mills has one for you.
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Apr 24, 2006, 11:34 AM
thorpe park: 2006
From daniel sears: my 2006 trip! all the new rides put to the test
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Apr 13, 2006, 3:27 PM

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