Tidal Wave – The Ultimate Super-Soaking Water Ride

Prepare yourself for one of the UK’s most thrilling water rides! Tidal Wave is no ordinary splash ride – it’s an epic Shoot the Chute experience that will leave you soaked from head to toe.

Standing tall at 85ft, this ride sends you plunging straight down into the waters below, creating a giant wave that soaks both riders and unsuspecting bystanders.

Tidal Wave ride thorpe park

Tidal Wave Ride Overview

  • Top Speed: 45 mph
  • Height: 85 ft
  • Ride Type: Shoot the Chute water ride
  • Fastrack: Available for quicker access
  • Minimum Height: Riders must be at least 1.2m tall

This is the perfect ride for thrill seekers who don’t mind getting absolutely drenched.

Accessibility Information

Non-Ambulant & Wheelchair Access

  • Riders must have full upper body strength, including head and neck control, and the ability to brace against ride forces.
  • Suitable for non-ambulant riders, but you must be able to transfer into the ride seat with assistance.
  • An evacuation chair is available to assist in descending from the lift if required.

Guests with Limb Differences

  • Riders must have a minimum of 3 full limbs.
  • Missing or amputated legs must be below the knee.
  • Prosthetic limbs must be secured or removed before boarding.
  • A full interactive missing limb or amputation guide is available online to check detailed restrictions.

Evacuation Requirements

In the rare event of a lift evacuation:

  • You must be able to pull yourself up and out of the seat at an inclined angle.
  • You must make a 180° turn onto the walkway to exit safely.

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