With the promise that this year nowhere is safe, we were delighted that Thorpe Park asked us along to the Fright Nights media event.

In a substantial revamp of the lineup for 2018, there are three new horror mazes and two new character encounters, plus other improvements.

Fright Nights also provides an opportunity to ride Thorpe Park's fantastic collection of roller coasters and thrill rides in the dark.

Thorpe Park has hosted a grisly bloody banquet with zombies including Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe chowing down on terrifyingly realistic edible human body parts.

Thorpe Park has announced the full lineup for the 17th annual Fright Nights season running from 5th to 31st October 2018.

The Walking Dead: The Ride is the world’s first roller coaster themed around the global TV phenomenon and Thorpe Park invited us along to the launch event on 29th March.

It is a complete transformation of the former roller coaster X with all new theming and effects throughout, including a pre-show, walkthrough and live actors. 

Here's our review of the new experience, with some spoilers!

Thorpe Park Resort has now announced The Walking Dead: The Ride, the world’s first roller coaster themed around the global TV phenomenon, to open this Easter.

The Walking Dead: The Ride is the latest new attraction for the Surrey based theme park and replaces previous ride X.