Until last year, I was a UK size 28—and I vividly remember saying to Callum, “I can’t wait to go to Thorpe Park one day.” I hadn’t been since I was 16, and I didn’t dare try. The fear of not fitting ...

To put this into perspective, the UK's tallest roller coaster, Hyperia, which opened in Thorpe Park last year, is 72 metres high and 80 miles per hour.

Thorpe Park’s divisional director, Neil Poulter, said: “We’re delighted to be launching the UK’s tallest and fastest ride here at Thorpe Park in 2024 and bringing guests a brand-new record ...