A POPULAR theme park hailed as the ‘best in the UK’ will unveil an exciting new ride in 2026.
Every year, Paultons Park in Hampshire attracts revellers in their droves with its over 70 rides and attractions.
The attraction even scooped the gong for the Theme Park of the Year at the UK Theme Park Awards 2025.
And now, thrill-seekers have another reason to flock to the beloved spot as a brand new ride will open up in May next year.
Revellers can get a taste of what is to come after Paultons released a POV animation of what the new Drakon ride will offer up punters.
The inverted rollercoaster will be the latest addition to the Valgard, Realm of the Vikings section.
The Valgard area is aimed at families with older children and teenagers, the theme park previously said.
Drakon will comes complete with a vertical lift hill and will cost around £12million to build.
There will also be a restaurant for visitors who work up an appetite after a few rounds on the new ride, as well as a themed playground.
Those brave enough to take their seat on the Drakon will need to wait until May 16, 2026 before doing so.
Earlier this year, Paultons Park nabbed an incredible 10 trophies at the at the UK Theme Park Awards this year.
“We are delighted to have been awarded 10 awards this year at the annual UK Theme Park Awards, including the prestigious Theme Park of the Year Award,” Lawrence Mancey, marketing and technology director at Paultons Park, said.
“These accolades are a true reflection of the hard work, creativity and dedication shown by every team member at Paultons Park, many of whom have been part of our family for over twenty years.”
It comes after news that the UK will be getting a brand new theme park in 2026.
Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, is the UK’s largest live action outdoor theatre production and next year it will launch Kynren – The Storied Lands, a new daytime historical theme park.
Set to open in summer 2026 in County Durham, the theme park will immerse visitors in multiple live shows and experiences that “span millennia”.
Phase One of Kynren – The Storied Lands will reveal The Lost Feather and four other live-action shows and immersive experiences, including Fina, a Medieval horse show, a viking show and a Victorian Adventure with characters from the past.
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