Overview

• The park released its first CGI footage on July 28 showing Aviktas’s 138-foot gyroscopic pendulum swinging 40 riders 120 degrees with dangling legs for a flight-like thrill.
• Demolition of the former Bowl-A-Drome footprint is complete and the cleared site is ready for construction of the new ride.
• A public initiative has launched inviting guests to record messages that will be displayed on a screen broadcast from space.
• Engineering work is under way for a 2026 opening that will see Aviktas overtake Drayton Manor’s 74-foot Maelstrom as the UK’s tallest pendulum ride.
• The £8.72 million investment underscores the park’s commitment to record-breaking attractions aimed at boosting tourism and maintaining its competitive edge in the UK theme park sector.