Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park has confirmed the arrival of a brand-new roller coaster for the 2026 season, with the Spinning Racer set to open when the park reopens on 28 March.
The attraction is being promoted as a major addition to the North Yorkshire park’s ride line-up, signalling what operators describe as “a brand-new era of excitement” for visitors.
A new coaster for a new chapter
Spinning Racer appears prominently on the park’s official rides listing as a new-for-2026 attraction, accompanied by a minimum rider height of 1.20 m.
The roller coaster is expected to deliver a dynamic experience thanks to spinning ride vehicles, a format designed to create a different ride each time as cars rotate freely during the layout.
Industry databases indicate the attraction is a Maurer Rides spinning coaster, featuring a track approximately 1,378 ft long, reaching 50 ft in height, and capable of speeds around 37 mph.
Boosting thrills after major park changes
The addition comes during a period of transformation for Lightwater Valley. In recent years, the park shifted towards a family-focused offering, removing several larger thrill rides as part of its repositioning strategy.
However, the arrival of Spinning Racer suggests a gradual reintroduction of more thrilling attractions, potentially broadening the park’s appeal while still maintaining its core family audience.
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With the park’s 2026 season launching on 28 March, Spinning Racer is set to be one of the first experiences guests encounter when gates reopen.
The coaster’s debut is likely to attract strong interest from enthusiasts and regular visitors alike, eager to experience Lightwater Valley’s newest headline ride and see how it fits into the park’s evolving identity.
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It needs to invest in millions pound rollercoasters, get companies to go here rather than Alton towers,thorpe park etc…to attract visitors they have to go this…
Far too late nobody goes now since there took the ultimate away
Should have kept the Ultimate!
This park has been under invested for decades, I’ve been twice in my 60 years of life, it’s only good for little kids
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