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It's #RollercoasterDay once again today (Friday 16th August), and there's nowhere better to get a rush than Staffordshire.
Here's 15 great ways for thrill-seekers to get their kicks in the adrenaline capital of the UK!
Rollercoaster Rushes
With two of the UK's top theme parks in Staffordshire, there's plenty of rollercoasters to choose from.
At Alton Towers Resort, Wicker Man is the first wooden rollercoaster built in the UK for 21 years, while Rita goes from 0-60 in 2.5 seconds, and The Smiler has a world record 14 loops.
And the legendary Nemesis is celebrating its 25th birthday too!
Meanwhile, Drayton Manor Theme Park boasts Shockwave, the first stand-up coaster in Europe, and Apocalypse - the UK's scariest ride according to Channel 5's The Gadget Show!
For younger thrill-seekers, try out CBeebies Land at Alton Towers, where you'll find rides themed around shows like In The Night Garden, Octonauts and the brand new Peter Rabbit ride.
And, at Drayton Manor Park, Europe's only Thomas Land is home of the Troublesome Trucks coaster, James and the Red Balloon, and more fun with Thomas and Friends.
Challenging Climbs
The Staffordshire Peak District is a hotspot for climbing, with more than 700 climbs in The Roaches alone!
Ramshaw Rocks and Hen Cloud are popular, with named climbs which range in difficulty from beginner to expert.
Some, like Valkyrie, are renowned with rock-climbers because they are so challenging.
Away from The Roaches, you could test yourself on Beeston Tor in the Manifold Valley, while Dovedale Craggs on the border with Derbyshire is also a popular spot.
If you're new to climbing, try Kilnworx in Stoke-on-Trent, the ideal training ground offering top rope and lead climbing on 13m high walls!
Mountain Bike Mayhem
There are some inviting trails at Birches Valley on Cannock Chase for mountain bikers.
For beginners there is the Follow the Dog Trail, complete with the 'Stegosaurus Rock Garden' and the 'Tackeroo Blast'.
For the more daring rider, The Monkey Trail is more demanding, with black options, jumps, drops and the epic 'Lower Cliff' descent.
The Cannock Chase mountain-bike trails are so challenging they have been chosen to host the MTB racing events at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Image: Andy McCoy
High ropes heaven
With no fewer than five in the county, Staffordshire has to be the UK capital for high ropes courses!
Fly through the trees on the zip-wires at Go Ape Cannock Chase, or rise to the challenge at Planters Sky Trail Adventure.
Test your head for heights on Vertigo at Drayton Manor Park, or Tree Top Quest at Alton Towers Resort.
Brave the tight ropes, mid-air jumps and loads more obstacles at Treetop Adventure at The Trentham Estate.
And in the Adventure Playground at Weston Park, you'll find one of the longest double zip-wires in the country!
Slides, Spins and Switches
There are plenty of indoor, all-weather thrills to be had in Staffordshire too!
For some chilled craziness, zoom around the ice rink and hurtle down the slopes on real snow on your snowboard or skis at Tamworth SnowDome.
Even if you're an absolute beginner you can have a great day at the Snowdome - check out Rich's blog about the Learn to Ski in a Day course.
If you prefer your fun at the other end of the temperature scale, you could try a wet and wild adventure in the tropics at Waterworld in Stoke-on-Trent.
Dare you take on The Nucleus, the water rollercoaster, or one of the four new rides due to open this summer?
Other adrenaline attractions in Staffordshire
If you prefer your kicks on four wheels, head for Driveme.net near Stafford, and have a blast around the track in a supercar, motor-racing madness in the Formula Renault single seaters, or an off-road thrash in a rally car!
Experience outdoor karting at its best at Midland Karting or take your own supercar for a spin at Curborough Sprint Course!
Or why not bounce off the walls at Flip Out, Staffordshire's leading trampoline park, home to 123 trampolines, three wall runners, foam pits, an inflatable assault course and even a jump tower?
Thrill Hopper
You can enjoy days out at four of our top attractions for one great price thanks to the fantastic Thrill Hopper!
At £185, the Family Thrill Hopper offers amazing value - two adults and two children under 12 can visit Alton Towers Resort, Drayton Manor Park, Tamworth Snowdome and Waterworld.
And the Individual Thrill Hopper will get one person into those same attractions for just £65!
You can buy your Thrill Hopper and find out more at our Staffordsheer Escapes website.
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Winner - Gold Award - Enjoy Staffordshire Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2019. Winner - Gold Award - Enjoy Staffordshire Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award 2019. Winner - Silver Award - Enjoy Staffordshire Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award 2019. Alton Towers Resort is Britain’s Greatest Escape and home to the UK’s favourite theme park with endless family fun and ground-breaking rollercoasters.
Winner - Bronze Award - Enjoy Staffordshire Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award 2019. Highly Commended - Enjoy Staffordshire Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2019. Create fun family memories at Drayton Manor Park, home of Thomas Land anytime throughout the main park season which usually runs between March and October enjoying all the thrills and spills of the park.
Impressive gritstone edges and craggy rocks loved by walkers and climbers offering stunning panoramic views. It groups together two main gritstone outcrops, 'Ramshaw Rocks' famous for the 'Winking Man' rock formation and 'Hen Cloud'.
Highly Commended - Enjoy Staffordshire Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2019. Water World is an Aqua Park built around a wave pool with slides, rides, flumes and features available. There is plenty to do for all ages, weak and strong swimmers and open all year round
Winner - Silver Award - Enjoy Staffordshire Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2019. Whether it’s a fun packed day on the real snow, sliding and gliding about on the ice or relaxing in the seriously luxurious spa, the SnowDome in Tamworth is the ultimate snow, ice and leisure experience.
Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. You can enjoy our Tree Top Adventure and Forest Segways at Cannock Chase.
A technical singletrack mountain bike trail which includes technical trail features.
The Monkey Trail was built and designed in partnership with Chase Trails and features technical rock gardens, boardwalks, jumps and drops.
Driveme are one of the leading suppliers of driving experiences in the UK. We provide adults and children the opportunity to drive the cars they dream of owning.
Flip Out Stoke is Stone’s number 1 visitor attraction! Our massive 35,000 sq ft trampoline theme park is full of trampolines, wall runners, foam pits, drop tower & so much more. Our aim is simple, to give you enjoyable & healthy fun for the whole family.
Open up a world of possibilities with the fantastic Thrill Hopper ticket which provides cheap tickets to Alton Towers and Drayton Manor, Waterworld and the SnowDome. There are two tickets one family (2 adults and 2 children under 12) and one single (2 years +)
Whether you're looking for a fun day out for the family, a team building event with a difference, or a corporate hospitality day with a buzz, then Midland Karting is for you!
Peace and quiet, fun and action - there's something for everyone at The Trentham Estate with stunning Gardens, a Shopping Village and the Monkey Forest.
Weston Park is one of the most welcoming stately homes with as much character as any English castle and with as many stories as any royal home.
