Truss's Island, Staines-upon-Thames

Name: Truss's Island
Address: Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom

#12 among attractions in Staines-upon-Thames

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Facts and practical information

Truss's Island is a small island in the River Thames in England, between Staines-upon-Thames and Laleham. The uninhabited island is publicly accessible across two footbridges from the right bank of the Thames and is landscaped with grass, trees and shrubs. ()

Coordinates: 51°25'9"N, 0°30'48"W

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Staines-upon-Thames United Kingdom

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Day trips

Truss's Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Thorpe Park, Stealth Roller Coaster, The Swarm Roller Coaster, Saw - The Ride.

1 miS
Theme park with well-known rides
Thorpe Park, Chertsey
26 min walk • Thorpe Park Resort, commonly known as Thorpe Park, is an amusement park located in the village of Thorpe between the towns of Chertsey and Staines-upon-Thames in Surrey, England.
1 miS
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Stealth Roller Coaster, Chertsey
26 min walk • The Stealth Roller Coaster is a pinnacle of adrenaline-pumping excitement nestled in the heart of Chertsey, United Kingdom. As a prominent feature of Thorpe Park Resort, this roller coaster in England offers thrill-seekers an unforgettable experience that rockets...
0.9 miS
Adrenaline ride at a large theme park
The Swarm Roller Coaster, Chertsey
24 min walk • The Swarm Roller Coaster, located in the theme park of Thorpe Park in Chertsey, United Kingdom, is an adrenaline-pumping attraction that promises an unforgettable experience for thrill-seekers. Opened to the public in 2012, The Swarm is the UK's first winged roller...
1.2 miS
Rollercoaster with a 100-degree drop
Saw - The Ride, Chertsey
30 min walk • Saw – The Ride is a steel roller coaster located at Thorpe Park in Surrey, England. Manufactured by Gerstlauer, the Euro-Fighter model opened to the public as the steepest roller coaster in the world on 14 March 2009, with a drop angle measuring 100 degrees.
1 miS
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Tidal Wave, Chertsey
26 min walk • Tidal Wave, is a giant 'Shoot-the-Chutes' water ride located at Thorpe Park in Surrey, England, UK. It was opened in 2000 and was Tussauds' first major investment in the park before the Colossus rollercoaster in 2002.
1.1 miS
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Nemesis Inferno, Chertsey
29 min walk • Nemesis Inferno is a steel inverted roller coaster at the Thorpe Park theme park in Surrey, England, UK.
1.1 miS
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Colossus, Chertsey
28 min walk • Colossus is a steel roller coaster at Thorpe Park in Surrey, England, and the park's first major attraction. It was built by Swiss manufacturers Intamin and designed by Werner Stengel as an adaptation of Monte Makaya in Brazil.
1 miS
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Flying Fish Roller Coaster, Chertsey
25 min walk • The Flying Fish is a powered steel roller coaster located at Thorpe Park in Surrey. The ride was known as Space Station Zero upon opening in 1984, until being moved outdoors in 1990.
1.1 miS
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Detonator: Bombs Away, Chertsey
27 min walk • Detonator is a tower ride at Thorpe Park in Chertsey, Surrey, England, UK. It was manufactured by Fabbri and is a 'Mega Drop Tower'. It opened in 2001 along with two other 'flat' rides, Vortex and Zodiac. It is around 115 ft and is not released via a computer.
1.1 miS
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
The Walking Dead: The Ride, Chertsey
28 min walk • The Walking Dead: The Ride is an indoor roller coaster located at Thorpe Park, England. It was the park's first non-powered roller-coaster.
1 miS
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Rush, Chertsey
26 min walk • Rush is a giant swing ride at Thorpe Park in Chertsey, Surrey which opened at the park alongside another S&S – Sansei Technologies thrill ride, Slammer, in 2005. At the time of its opening, it was the tallest ride of its type in the world. Many consider it to be one of the best flat rides in the UK.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Truss's Island?

Nearby attractions include Truss's Island, Egham (1 min walk), Penton Hook Lock, Staines-upon-Thames (17 min walk), Penton Hook Marina, Chertsey (18 min walk), Penton Hook Island, Staines-upon-Thames (19 min walk).

How to get to Truss's Island by public transport?

The nearest stations to Truss's Island:

Bus

Green Lane • Lines: 446, 456, 593 (3 min walk)
Penton Avenue • Lines: 570 (8 min walk)

Train

Staines (26 min walk)