Detonator: Bombs Away, Chertsey

Name: Detonator: Bombs Away
Address: Thorpe Park, Chertsey, KT16 8PN, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 871 663 1673

#9 among attractions in Chertsey

Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride, Theme park

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Facts and practical information

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. The ride operator at the bottom has a button, which can be pressed to make the car release at any time once the car has reached the top. Once released, the car is fired downwards by pneumatics rather than simply falling under gravity, with the ride reaching a speed of 46 mph at the base of the drop, giving the impression of weightlessness for riders. For the 2011 season on ride photos were added. These were later removed in the 2013 season. The ride made a world record for most g force on a free fall ride with 5.5. ()

Height: 115 ftCoordinates: 51°24'14"N, 0°30'55"W

Address

Thorpe ParkChertsey KT16 8PN United Kingdom

Contact

+44 871 663 1673

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Day trips

Detonator: Bombs Away – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~730 ftE
Theme park with well-known rides
Thorpe Park, Chertsey
4 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.
~380 ftNW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Stealth Roller Coaster, Chertsey
2 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...
~630 ftN
Adrenaline ride at a large theme park
The Swarm Roller Coaster, Chertsey
4 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...
~960 ftSE
Rollercoaster with a 100-degree drop
Saw - The Ride, Chertsey
5 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.
~310 ftN
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Tidal Wave, Chertsey
2 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.
~260 ftS
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Nemesis Inferno, Chertsey
2 min walk • Nemesis Inferno is a steel inverted roller coaster at the Thorpe Park theme park in Surrey, England, UK.
~620 ftE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Colossus, Chertsey
3 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.
~560 ftNE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Flying Fish Roller Coaster, Chertsey
3 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.
~480 ftSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
The Walking Dead: The Ride, Chertsey
3 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.
~850 ftSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Loggers Leap
5 min walk • Logger's Leap, nestled in the heart of the United Kingdom, is a thrilling water ride that has long been a staple of family entertainment and adventure. Known for its exciting drops and splashes, this amusement ride was a beloved feature of Thorpe Park, a popular theme...
~680 ftE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Rush, Chertsey
4 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 Detonator: Bombs Away?

Nearby attractions include Nemesis Inferno, Chertsey (2 min walk), Tidal Wave, Chertsey (2 min walk), Stealth Roller Coaster, Chertsey (2 min walk), The Walking Dead: The Ride, Chertsey (3 min walk).

How to get to Detonator: Bombs Away by public transport?

The nearest stations to Detonator: Bombs Away:

Bus

Thorpe Park Main Entrance • Lines: 446, 456, 593 (12 min walk)
Norlands Lane • Lines: 446, 456, 593 (16 min walk)

Train

Chertsey (31 min walk)