Review: Thorpe Park Fright Nights 2016
Celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2016, Thorpe Park’s horror-themed Fright Nights event continues to remain a huge draw. It is no quiet place at this time of year, with some…
Review: Galactica rollercoaster at Alton Towers
Alton Towers has relaunched its flying rollercoaster Air as the virtual-reality based Galactica for the 2016 season.
Review: Derren Brown’s Ghost Train, Thorpe Park
Opening two months later than a launch date that was already later than convention, Thorpe Park had much to prove with Derren Brown’s Ghost Train.
Review: Alton Towers Scarefest 2015
Alton Towers’ Scarefest returned this year on the back of a disastrous trading period since the Smiler accident. The two-week Halloween event was cited by Merlin Entertainments boss Nick Varney…
Review: Sky Force at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
We review Blackpool Pleasure Beach's new Royal Air Force Red Arrows-theme ride Sky Force.
Review: Legend of the Chained Oak film
The Legend of the Chained Oak film has been a long time in the making, but after several aborted attempts it has now seen the light of day. It is…
Review: Tales from the Towers book
This is the first time a book will have ever been reviewed on Ride Rater – even John Wardley’s autobiography was reported as merely news. However when we were approached…
Review: The Smiler rollercoaster at Alton Towers
We review The Smiler rollercoaster at Alton Towers. It is the world's first 14-inversion rollercoaster and opened after some delays.