Top 10 BEST Roller Coasters In The UK

Top 10 BEST Roller Coasters In The UK that I've ridden! I'm lucky enough to of experienced over 1000 different roller coasters across the world and I really appreciate the fact that I've travelled to so many theme parks. However there's some rides that stand out much more than others! In this video I'll be talking about my favourite coasters in the UK and sharing my top 10!
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[@josh1451]

I’ve always thought Air (Galactica WITHOUT VR) at Alton Towers was one of the best and most underrated!

[@mattneale5814]

Especially at night, always a great ride going through the trees.

[@igee1605]

My favourite too m8

[@kaylawarman]

Same

[@hattylntamin6613]

same

[@izzygrace675]

SAME

[@GreenDiesal]

I found the Wickerman seriously impressive. Definitely made me feel better about the removal of the log flume.

[@madyottoyotto3055]

I done nemesis 32 times on the trot Who thinks they build oblivion at the beginning of nemesis to make nemesis-oblivion This would beat any ride at the park give nemesis a new life and make space for a new ride Do you think that would beat wickerman in my opinion it would

[@RonaldTrumpOfficial]

@@madyottoyotto3055won’t ever happen, not enough space probs

[@chimkenmnoodlesiesoupe8482]

Was it removed because of the accident a couple years back in the log flume?

[@joeldarnbrough2422]

Good to see the ultimate made the list, I love that ride unconditionally

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s such a unique coaster it just had to be in this list!

[@theprogamerz2895]

yes I love having neck ache for the remainder of the day

[@joeldarnbrough2422]

@@theprogamerz2895 its part of the fun of the ultimate

[@WriterGirl90]

I hadn’t realised it was opened in ‘91, it means it’s less than a year younger than me!

[@harrybassett9433]

I love the Ultimate but I wish they'd change the cars to make it more comfortable! My neck was hurting for days last time we were there - mind we did ride it 6 times 😂😂

[@okalybrocoli1958]

I hope Oblivion is on this list, it’s my current favourite! After watching: That’s sad, I really enjoy the drop.

[@_Macie.Rose_]

I agree. It’s short but it’s amazing

[@user-gu6nv2im8e]

Great list. Wickerman really surprised me, it feels much faster than it looks, and the 'woody' noise from the track and the train as you are riding is fantastic.

[@eddiejeffery7015]

Saw the ride is my favourite coaster in the UK. So underrated in my opinion

[@king-killer-burc9543]

The drops are sick it’s prob my fav lol

[@TheDoctorPretzel]

Best theming but far too short for me, if it was longer I'd absolutely agree with you

[@dylbertsgaming858]

I agree it’s so intense on the drop which makes it the best

[@maxmel1778]

I do think it’s an excellent ride. A little rough tho

[@kieran8584]

I had the worst headache coming off that coaster, but I still fucking loved it.

[@beanhead1974]

Nemesis will always be my fav but smiler and the swarm are just behind

[@beanhead1974]

Never been on icon :(

[@beanhead1974]

@@danielledewitt1 I’m really hoping I can get out their this year

[@alexbaker7722]

That's my Top 3 for the UK, in that order 👍

[@theprogamerz2895]

@@danielledewitt1 yeah blackpool is the best park in uk

[@welovemoistybutter7570]

Icon is the best in my opinion followed by swarm smiler and nemesis

[@CoasterCookie]

I love how the best part of Wickerman (the S bend) was designed by John Wardley. Imagine if the whole ride was!

[@snvoid6814]

Nemesis holds a special place in my heart as the first roller coaster I went on ever

[@Thedogedits10]

1. Stealth 2. Smiler 3. Nemesis 4. Rita 5.Megaphobia 6. Oblivion 7. Speed 8. Galactica 9. Dragons fury 10. Vampire

[@jacobprice2579]

Yeah I love Rita but a lot of people find it a bit boring.

[@yad._.7125]

rita is way to high on this list. it has no inversions whatsoever and doesnt even last 30 seconds. the only good thing is the launch which is still slower then stealths. and the queue time is unbelievable for such a short ride

[@MsRanap]

I love Smiler and Nemesis 😊 those two are definitely my favourite rides in the UK. I personally think Icon is overrated, but that’s just my opinion and I’ve never had the privilege of riding Wicker Man yet so I can’t comment on that one lol. I still think I’d prefer Smiler though! 😅 Edit: and what I remember from Swarm I really enjoyed that as well. 😊

[@zaineecake912]

I nearly got to go alton tomorrow but can't get there in time :(

[@madyottoyotto3055]

I done nemesis 32 times on the trot. Who thinks they build oblivion at the beginning of nemesis to make nemesis-oblivion This would beat any ride at the park give nemesis a new life and make space for a new ride. What do you think¿?

[@FormulaOneFan98]

Nemesis, Odyssey & Smiler are my personal favourites. Used to be the Swarm when it had the backwards row feature.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Great choices!

[@f8te901]

Swarm is the best read mine

[@coastercountdowns7736]

1.) Smiler 2.) Icon 3.) Nemesis 4.) Stealth 5.) Swarm 6.) Saw The Ride 7.) Wickerman 8.) Megafobia 9.) Galactica 10.) Big One

[@yes.4795]

Im never going on the smiler and if I do I will be at the back remember the crash

[@coastercountdowns7736]

@@yes.4795 the smiler is safer than ever now, they have altered it a lot to make it very safe. It was human error.

[@kirantrivedi5831]

Saw but not inferno?

[@bethanyhaslam7239]

Just came back from 2 days at Alton towers and I have to say the wicker man seems a lot more intense and faster than 43 mph!

[@AM-ty3zp]

Wicker man is brilliant. One of my favourites

[@Isea_dawgI]

Me too

[@Kabaladamawomasp]

I thought this too! Had my first ride last year and even just from the queue i think it looks alot faster and intense than the stats would have you believe

[@heinzbeansenjoyer1668]

When I was 10 it was like the most insane thing ever

[@chloereid0x1]

I'm glad icon is at the top of the list! I love Blackpool pleasure beach and I've been going for years now and to see that so many people rank Icon as there number 1. Coaster, it really does make me happy. The park in general needs alot more appreciation and i couldn't agree with you more! 😊

[@alexzrnic3139]

I appreciate your park because of the Pepsi max Big one, which is my favourite there.

[@emilyjarvis9324]

Fantasy Island is a place I've been so many times. Mostly twice a year when I was younger but never actually been on the rollercoasters, I don't really have stomach for them but they always look amazing

[@Kieben1112]

Great list 10 speed no limit 9 Rita 8 nemesis inferno 7 th13teen 6 stealth 5 oblivion 4 swarm 3 colossus I find it quite smooth real and it is good 2 icon 1 smiler

[@mariosavva999]

Great list, personally I can't understand the Swarm beating Nemesis, Swarm always feels too subdued and gentle compared to the savageness of Nemesis. Also, I know its not much of a coaster due to the extremely short ride time, but for pure thrills, Oblivion has to be up there!

[@mccoasters6794]

I love the odyssey, so happy to see it on the list

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s a great ride. Very underrated in my opinion!

[@trimlesscoasters]

Hi, nice to see you here!

[@mccoasters6794]

Hey, nice to see you too

[@peterrobssss]

1. Nemesis - Alton Towers 2. Mumbo Jumbo - Flamingo Land 3. Wicker Man - Alton Towers 4. Kumali - Flamingo Land 5. Stormchaser - Paultons Park 6. Rattlesnake - Chessington 7. Cobra - Paultons Park 8. Flight of the Pterosaur - Paultons Park 9. Oblivion - Alton Towers 10. Swarm - Thorpe Park

[@bynd_gully5318]

Agreed mate 👍

[@jillr2102]

Been waiting for thisss!!!!

[@pilot_jj5041]

I've just been to Blackpool a few days ago, with getting a front row seat on 'icon' and 'the big one'. The big one was actually quite rough, but icon really a was multi-launch coaster at its best.

[@jodan3125]

Nemesis always reminds me of secondary school trips to alton towers. Love it. Special mention to the Big One also especially when riding at night.

[@willkerridge2400]

Yesss! I’ve wanted this for SO long!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s great to have the time to film more countdown videos for you all to enjoy!

[@tjex1]

Absolutely incredible list as always Shawn, really appreciate the time and effort you've been putting into these videos recently! It's always been between Icon and Nemesis for my UK top spot, but I'm more shocked that I've been watching your channel for years and didn't realise you preferred Swarm to Nemesis!!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you very much. I do indeed enjoy The Swarm more than Nemesis!

[@shadowmoth9158]

@@ThemeParkWorldwidebefore my first time on icon exactly 12 months ago I’ve never ridden upside down rollercoasters or anything like that and I got in the queue ASATPO and only saw empty rollercoasters go and they went really slow so wasn’t expecting it to go so fast. Glad I was tricked by my sister to go on it. Wasn’t glad at the time 🤣

[@hayleyyy6435]

The Ultimate was my first ever coaster many years ago. Can’t wait to get back out there when theme parks reopen!

[@shaggydog9789]

Sadly I think there may well be a chance that The Ultimate has sadly had its last run. It isn’t operating this year and Lightwater Valley are removing all their thrill rides as they retool the park towards children under the age of 12.

[@bendavid840]

I rode Odyssey 4 times in a row where there was no queue, and its safe to say i didn't feel very well afterwards! BEST rollercoaster that i have ever been on though. The view, G-Force and the fact you are hanging off the rails at stupid heights in the air just makes it something else!

[@Disneythroughourveins]

Icon is deffo my fave ride in the UK although I do have a soft spot for Nemesis but she was rough when we rode in September!!thanks so much for sharing - we enjoyed watching x

[@Someone20o9]

There better be the smiler in this! I just turned 1.4 this year and it’s my favourite!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s in the list!

[@sheep8128]

Good to see you've updated to the 1.4 version!

[@igee1605]

@@sheep8128 what's 1.4

[@sheep8128]

@@igee1605 He meant to say 14, but did a typo and said 1.4, which is usually a game version.

[@emily-tristancresswell1863]

I assumed it was 1.4m, and thus tall enough to ride it

[@keatonward7693]

We all got to respect this man he’s so enthusiastic and really cares about bringing us good content whilst we are sat inside. Keep it up Shawn your doing amazing. Also I just realised that the oddessy is on this list. I actually got stuck on this ride as the brakes in the station were not working and we were stuck on there for an hour whilst the track was smoking.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you for your kind words. Thanks for sharing your story from Odyssey, that doesn’t sound good at all!

[@keatonward7693]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide no problem. Also I would love to see a list of your favourite Halloween events at the different parks that do them. I’m interested to know!

[@XJokermanX]

I like that you have explained the rides, because like the first one, I've never seen it before, and is interesting to know about

[@rickymurray]

Thanks for the video, this is well put together and I love your passion 💪🏻

[@natbrookes85]

I still have to go for nemesis, it's one of the first coasters I went on when I went for a year 10 trip at school. Thirteen is great, but I do have a soft spot for nemesis though. Busch Gardens florida still hold the best coasters for me, you can't go wrong with montu and I was on one of the first rides of gwazi when it was originally built. Excellent rides.

[@SimplySammyK]

The smiler for me is the theme. It's theme especially for the UK is amazing IMO. I love how the story around it works so well, I feel like this is a ride I'd want to go on at night because of the lighting and visual effects.. BUT I could never ride this, I get motion sickness so most rides are off limit for me unfortunately. Though next time I go to a theme park I'm going to take travel sickness pills the night before and on the day too see if that works

[@keithmitchell8112]

Hi Sean, we absolutely love your vlogs. keep up the good work. Great top 10!

[@matthewsouthwell9653]

Been waiting for this for a while!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Enjoy!

[@jameskalandra6957]

My list: 10: Rita 9:Grand national 8: Saw the ride 7: Colossus 6: Wickerman 5: Nemesis inferno 4: The swarm 3: The smiler 2: Icon 1: Nemesis I would put stealth somewhere but I’ve only done one ride so it’s hard to rate :)

[@joewillockthegoat7512]

Stealth is way better than Rita

[@alexv3375]

While I love Odyssey's layout, views and the insane forces it pulls, I had some really bad jackhammering (to the point where my head felt like a sandbag being pummelled by a skilled boxer) when I rode it today; especially next to the much smoother Millennium. It's still a great ride don't get me wrong, but definitely one of those kinds that would _really_ benefit from being updated with the new SLC vest restraints. That way, you could enjoy all it has to offer more without having to fight against it as much.

[@DIDCOTTWIST]

Love back row on stealth as you get pulled over the top and that makes it more fun with your hands in the air

[@davidkennedy6251]

Excellent. It's well researched and presented very effectively, with real enthusiasm. Well done.

[@twilightsquire]

I've only been on Stealth once and jt was front row and I was so nervous, if I go on a coaster for the first time I prefer to be in the middle but I'm so glad I got the front row in the end it was 100% worth the mild anxiety I was feeling 😅😅😅 Personally my favourite coaster is The Smiler

[@Stubwood_on_YT]

Great to see Megaphobia so high. I rode it last summer and it was so much fun, especially in that back row!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s epic, especially at night!

[@hennersmcc6939]

Could not agree more about icon. It is so smooth and the queue line is really quick because sometimes it can have three trains on at once. But I would put the big one at number three and nemesis at two

[@attractionshubno1]

Another great video as always Shawn mate 👍🏻

[@ValueNetwork]

Britain has some great rides, and although we have great themed rides we have plenty of coasters that don’t have any decoration yet stand out due to thrills! Here’s my top 10: 10) Oblivion: every time I ride this my opinion changes. But for its historical importance, unique concept for the time, amazing theming and being the definition of a Alton ride it has to be in the top 10 9) Ultimate: you said everything perfectly! Can’t really add anything other than it’s a essential ride 8) 13: Controversial take but it’s a great little ride. Often overlooked by the Alton big dogs but the theme and general surprise of the drop never got old to me 7) Velocity. I bet you weren’t expecting flamingo land but honestly it’s a feisty little ride. It just hits you with it’s launch and whist it’s not unique it is quite Intense. Plus the Motorbike cars are bearable compared to others.I Can totally get why people wouldn’t like it though. 6) stealth: just what you said again. It’s a great ride with a stunning top hat curve. My main issue is the back row is quite rough compared to the relative smoothness of the front 5) Big one: it’s a standard coaster that delivers beautifully. The Jewel of Blackpool and deserves to be top 5 4) Swarm: Wing coasters are surprisingly graceful and the the theme really elevates this. But it’s just too short. 3) icon: It’s iconic (pun intended). Just a thrill to ride. Great launches and a creative layout! The second half punches you! 2) Smiler: Theming, innovation, inversions. It’s great. When it’s running smoothly it’s just fun from start to finish. 1) Nemesis: It’s just godlike. A masterclass in coaster design and although it’s getting rough it’s still A classic ride Honourable mention to Megafobia. Everything you said applies, it’s just a fun ride.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

This is a fantastic list!

[@mrshaw1045]

First time riding the ultimate and it broke down on the lift hill, glad we got an extra go though👍

[@TDLSnail]

I went to thorpe Park on fright night and went on stealth when it was dark and slightly rainy I was on the front and the dark and the rain makes the whole thing so much better

[@bored3660]

Icon is one of my favourites just because of the speed you gets and the view of the pleasure beach you get

[@m4gn5g62]

Stealth was the first coaster I ever went on, MY GOD the adrenaline

[@keystogrowth1]

same here, let’s just say the rest of the rides at thorpe park were a breeze after that

[@m4gn5g62]

@@keystogrowth1 yup. Although because I was only just 10 when I first went I didn’t go on saw the first day :(. But I went on it the day after and it was great :)

[@keystogrowth1]

@@m4gn5g62 went on stealth for the first time on the 23rd this year lol, saw was incredible but it gave me a massive bruise on my right arm

[@tobymarks9211]

@@keystogrowth1 I went front row stealth for the first time going on it it was very quick but with saw my head was bashing around half the time

[@TheLeccY]

I have a lot less coasters to choose from but my top ten.. Runaway mine train Icon Thirteen The smiler Stealth Oblivion Colossus The Swarm The big one Nemisis

[@broadwayblueshirts6160]

They all look great. I had a feeling Nemesis and Wicker Man would be on there. That Ultimate coaster looks so cool how it stays right along the ground, reminds me a bit of a mountain coaster only faster.

[@FoolishMortalLife]

Love this! Always love you videos! I always love smiler, colossus and air race in the uk... think I just like that spinny feel 😂

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you for watching!

[@mischiefmanaged5757]

I was pretty accurate with my guesses. I had the top 3 matched exactly. Icon is definitely deserving of first place; it’s so smooth. I was surprised to learn The Big One is taller than Stealth; it’s so imposing!

[@Hellotherebloke]

Big one deserves 1st

[@Isea_dawgI]

"The Smiler would be better with Lap Bars" Smiler: **goes upside down 14 times (which would probably yeet you off of the thing if you had only lap bars)**

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

There’s plenty of coasters with multiple inversions that only have lapbars!

[@paulebbens7739]

I’ve always had a soft spot for the rollercoaster at Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach. Happy childhood memories and it’s still great. My family and I went on it so many times last summer with the excellent unlimited ride offer the Pleasure Beach did in between lockdowns. Great video again Shawn.

[@paulrowe3250]

If you get a good brake man remember it well from my childhood

[@paulebbens7739]

Yes definitely it makes a huge difference how the brakeman is. So much better at the back as well although the front seat is nice for the views.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s a great coaster!

[@hannahmcdevitt02]

I just want to say I absolutely adore you guys! You're amazing. I would say my top ten rollercoasters in the UK are from Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Alton Towers, Chessington and Oakwood: Bid Dipper, Revolution, Avalanche, Nickelodeon Streak, Grand National, Th13teen, Vampire, Dragon's Fury, Megaphobia and Speed xx

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you very much!

[@makeitachallenge9356]

My favourite is and will always be icon it’s THE BEST

[@AlfredoBonso]

I'm shocked that Shawn likes Swarm over Nemesis

[@savannahlily]

Swarm is superior

[@insekki]

@@savannahlily I disagree but both are great.

[@danielleforder]

Personally I prefer nemesis over swarm

[@connorseaturtle6354]

Woah a respectful disagreement

[@lambsaucesauce4679]

@@danielleforder personally I prefer smarm and nemesis sis inferno of nemesis

[@jck947]

First time watching your channel. Went to Thorpe Park yesterday and wanted to see where the coasters there would rank because I thought they were the best of any theme park I’ve been to in UK. Amazing video mate, very thorough with your explanations, your’re genuinely knowledgeable and have a passion for coasters. thanks for the great video. will be following

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you very much!

[@masonsarmiento1222]

I love the smiler and swarm. Happy they are on this list!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Great rides indeed!

[@kittikoko]

Honestly quite surprised to see Stealth on the list! It's definitely grown on me over the years (maybe my third favourite ride at Thorpe Park now) but I still wouldn't queue very long for it because it's such a short experience.

[@bwmanhath3770]

I queued 3 hours 😭 was worth it tho ✌️

[@HollyLookABird]

I went on stealth and was disappointed 😭 it just hurt my neck and was rlly boring. At least I only waited for abt 5 mins

[@JD-ov4sd]

10-the vampire chessington 9-rage adventure island 8-the walking dead the ride 7-oblivion 6-the smiler 5-colossus 4-nemesis inferno 3-stealth 2-the swarm 1-SAW-the ride I’m only doing rides I’ve actually ridden, don’t hate me for not adding things like nemesis and galactica, I didn’t get a chance to ride them on my visit Oop

[@rileymartin2202]

When u can ride wicker Man U will love it

[@priffy.]

I loved nemesis inferno & saw- the ride. sad it didn’t make the last though

[@mrignuf]

Nemesis and Icon always flip fop the number 1 spot for me. I love them both

[@justree150]

Im so glad to see swarm get the respect it deserves, I respect this list! ❤ Thanks Shawn

[@mummylisielou78]

me when shawn said he has an SLC in his top: what? is the world changing? left is right! right is left! up is down and down is up!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Love this!

[@dollyanddana8039]

I need to go back to alton towers prontoooooooo 🤧

[@ATAMytb]

Me too 😫

[@binauralharmonies3010]

They'll be open in April. I will be going on the day it opens.. Can't wait lol

[@dollyanddana8039]

@@binauralharmonies3010 same i cant wait to book and give away my money!

[@dollyanddana8039]

@Maxisnota cartoon whats really funny , is that it actually is ! Ill be going there tomorrow , cant wait !

[@benlowe578]

#1 for Me has to be Icon. Very comfortable, very smooth and just a genuinely fun ride. Haven't ridden Smiler though to be fair. That looks good too. Last time I went Alton Towers was donkeys years ago.

[@michaelwhiles5282]

Welcome back ! Kiss Kiss to my fav Lobbster as well. Hope the Worm had a good Christmas. Looking forward to sharing 2021 with you.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We can’t wait to get back in the parks! We’ve got plenty lined up for 2021 so fingers crossed!

[@ThePonko92]

Rode Stealth several times, a few times in the front, but never, and I mean *NEVER*, ride it when it's raining! It's like having an intensely painful and rapid acupuncture session on your face 😩

[@matthewstrainsuk4738]

You should rank all the RMC you have been on

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for your suggestion!

[@kirahobkirk7375]

Just spent two days at thorpe park and I have always loved saw but this time I really enjoyed swarm a lot more!

[@leonbaxter3599]

I was actually at Alton towers a week ago today and I loved all of the rides especially smiler and I went on them all twice with cue jumpers

[@insertpenguin]

I don't feel safe with just lap bars even though I know they are safe, over the shoulder just makes me feel more secure!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Don’t worry, lapbars are perfectly safe!

[@insertpenguin]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide I always feel like I'm going to fly out! lol

[@nickyhughes9131]

@@insertpenguin yeah same i always grab on but then i get like really scared but i get off and im like woah that was boss

[@matthewlaneee]

i always feel the uk coaster game is so behind compared to others, i can’t wait to travel to central europe to ride some better coasters!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It certainly is unfortunately compared to Mainland Europe!

[@matthewlaneee]

@Action Toy Movies agreed!

[@schecter5035]

@Action Toy Movies and blackpool man and Thorpe park

[@millieseymour1823]

i love this list so much love to see smiler on there! one day gotta try and get to other parks to experience these other rides other than just alton towers!!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Hopefully you get to this year Millie!

[@andyrainford5728]

Nemesis will always win it for me. There are faster rides, there are more inversions on other rides, but if you were there in the first season in 1994 you'll understand where I'm coming from. They hyped it up so much with the TV adverts, the takeover of the drinks machines UK-wide, and the attention to detail in the new Forbidden Valley, that when you got there you never realised or cared you'd queued for 3.5 hours - you just wanted to have done it. The queue line itself was a lesson in how to do it properly, up the entrance path, snaking up and down to the top of the lift hill, never too far from the ride, and an extension to the top of the loop opposite the station - the fence posts are still there, though the queue extension probably doesn't go that far these days. All the while, you'd have the OG theme music (far more sinister than the modern equivalent) playing through strategically placed speakers, interrupted by the occasional screams of the earliest riders zooming over your head by just a few feet. Finally, you queued over the narrow, rusty, bridge to the stairs that leads to the Beast - or so you thought! In the old days you had to go straight ahead up another hill, to where the lift hill for G***ctica is now (you can still see the start and end of the extension path, very overgrown) the EQT from the top of the stairs was 30 minutes IIRC at the busiest times. Then you got in. And it was so so much better than anything that was around in the UK before, which was probably the Corkscrew, and the old Python ride in DMTP (Vampire was crap in 94 and NO IT WAS NOT AN INVERTED COASTER IT WAS A SUSPENDED TRAIN). I've ridden every coaster in Alton Towers since 1988. None of them have ever had the cultural impact that Nemesis had. It was a generational thing to us, but it's amazing to see the recognition "the wife", as my would-be daughter-in-law calls it, still gets today. We love her, and we'll miss her grieviously when she eventually goes, so make the most of her!

[@inky390]

Galactica is so underrated it’s so good

[@inky390]

Ty

[@joshdoveryt]

10 steeple chase 9 revolution 8 blue flyer 7 grand national 6 nickelodeon streak 5 infusion 4 big dipper 3 avalanche 2 big one 1 ICON

[@xsm5525]

how can you not have Nemesis or Smiler on there! saying that, with your list, I'd hate to take any of those off.

[@SamsVlogstrainsmore]

Great video Shawn, can’t believe Nemises wasn’t your favourite lol but tbf icon is my favourite too, I just love the layout and everything else only rode icon twice too.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s a fantastic coaster that really offers so much!

[@mattydeathgoon]

Love all your videos keep them up my friend....

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@harryfew1]

My favourite has to be nemesis

[@XpOzgamingx]

Nemesis. If that beauty was longer, it would be one of the greatest coasters in the world.

[@madrista666]

My favourite UK coasters: Nemesis,Stealth,Icon,Wicker Man, The Smiler and The Swarm. I love it that you mention now also EU mesurements, that's nice 👍🏻🤟🏻.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Awesome list! Thanks for watching!

[@leehunter6508]

I would have agreed with your top 3! Until 6 months ago! I’ve ridden nemesis multiple times over 5 different days, first time back in 94 (I was 13) and last time was just after the first lockdown in 2020 (now 38). When I first rode it there was nothing else like it outside of the states, and even then I believe there was only 1! All I remember is being terrified! Riding Nemmy last year showed me what a animal it really is! Only coaster in the U.K. to make me grey out a little on that last banked turn! So I would still have it as the greatest coaster in the U.K. with icon a close second

[@ollieocrouch324]

I’m all for experiences so smiler and wickerman take the cake for me

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Great rides!

[@countryballpapper8765]

Oak wood is the best theme park I have ever been to LOve speed and the wooden one there :D

[@Isea_dawgI]

Speed: No Limits and Megaphobia is what their called, I loved them too

[@RufusBoi2008]

Always makes me happy to see fantasy island get some love ^^

[@petermc7098]

Hello Shawn, great video and a fantastic summary, thank you for producing this. Cheers Peter :)

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you Peter

[@petermc7098]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide Hello Shawn, you're welcome, well deserved. Cheers Peter :)

[@DanWithTheCam1]

I went on the one in Treasure Island and I felt like I needed a crash helmet

[@GdCreator167]

I’ve been on Icon and I loved the experience.

[@xumie_1752]

i been on it loads it's amazing. i live only 1 hour or so away from blackpool so i go there like 3 or 4 times each year to blackpool

[@jtbb9332]

It’s such a smooth roller coaster, super fun to ride

[@RidesandRambling]

Haven't been to Blackpool in 12 years so I've never had the pleasure of riding Icon. She looks so graceful and precise, the way she takes those inversions is so beautiful, I really hope to ride one day soon.

[@zandert8224]

Icon is incredible. I've said it elsewhere - no headline grabbing numbers, not tallest, fastest, most inversions... but it is sooo smooth, and the way it twists and turns, weaves its way between the other coasters at blackpool, the immelman, the air time, its just sublime You come away from this ride grinning. It divides coaster lovers but for me it is a perfect example of the art of building a coaster.

[@lucasthom3249]

Went on it last week 1st time people saying everywhere its one of the best it definitely lived up to it such an intense ride

[@ayibulnessa2758]

I'm going to ride Icon for first time soon and I feel like that would also be my favourite coaster in the uk by seeing videos of it too cant wait

[@CoasterCore297]

The Smiler takes the cake for the best in the country for me, followed by Stealth and Nemesis

[@lauracoles5595]

I agree with Shawn, icon and nemesis are superior in terms of theming and smoothness

[@Squished_jasmine11]

Just ICONNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

[@milliepedleyxx153]

Nemesis will always be my favourite, this makes me miss rollercoasters and themeparks so much

[@alexnorton9289]

It’s so smooth for the age group of it

[@Zelos2k]

Nice to see Odyssey on the list, i am yet to get to Fantasy Island. Couple underrated coaster imo are Kumali and Nemesis Inferno. Great video again Shawn. 👍

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Let’s hope you get to ride it at some point soon!

[@ConnorBothaFilms]

i think my favourite has to be stealth at thorpe!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s a fantastic coaster!

[@sharley530]

Love these videos!! I love the swarm and nemesis, have yet to go on wicker man. Need to get to Blackpool pleasure beach, still yet to experience the great rides there!

[@evehoward8182]

i love blackpool pleasure beach unconditionally

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s a fantastic park!

[@montersaaa1784]

i love inferno and nemesis equally the surrounding scenery for them is stunning

[@binauralharmonies3010]

I thought the Oblivion would have made your list. 😂

[@nickyhughes9131]

Oblivion will always be one of my favourites but the only downside is that its so short

[@xsm5525]

I was a mid teen when that ride opened its first year (so probably their prime target audience). EVEN back then I thought... it's not really about the ride but the "worlds first" thing, it's that experience you go through to tell all your school mates the next day that you went on it! I still think that now however I don't under rate it.... but I'd score it low for ride time. it's 1 trick pony, a very good one but still a 1 trick pony.