Lightwater Valley: 'Thrills are back' - Hundreds of people react to new rollercoaster at Yorkshire theme park on Facebook
Lightwater Valley will be introducing a new rollercoaster - now people have shared their thoughts on the Facebook post.
A family owned company called Mellors Group based in Nottingham has acquired Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park in Ripon.
The group has plans for the theme park, including new rides and attractions. A photo of its new rollercoaster was published on its Facebook page.
It has received a lot of comments, many of which react to the news and some of which are asking for them to bring back one of Lightwater Valley’s former rides.
People react to Lightwater Valley’s newest rollercoaster
“Heres to hoping you can build the park back to what it used to be. I remember in the 90s its was one of big contenders in theme parks.” - Tim Darnbrough
“Vote for one installing back in The Rat / Raptor building.” - Simon Bolton
“Big rides again and the 90s advert theme tune back!” - Clair Vineberg
“That’s more like it! The thrills are back.” - Thrill Pix
“The ultimate was the best ride by far! One of the only wooden rollercoasters I’ve been on other the the wicker man at Alton towers. Closely followed by the eagles claw and then the upside down pirate ship they had when we went in 2020/2021. Hopefully they bring the big thrill rides back.” - Sarah Eleanor
“Looking forward to what other RollerCoaster you plan in the future while getting Spinning Racer being prepared. Don't worry about The Ultimate.” - Alan Reavey
“I’m only going to places that offer a fair ride access, and stand up for disabled rights. Even if I don’t use such services I’m standing with my disabled neighbours and friends! Lightwater Valley do offer this, so see you in the summer!” - Chris Pross
“Now there we go. A proper fun coaster…” - Matthew Hunt
“About time this park got the love unfortunately the ultimate has gone but hopefully can get some decent flats and coasters back in the park: Eagles claw, The Wave, Black widow, The rat, Viper, and hopefully a big hitter to replace the ultimate.” - Tommy Poll
“How exciting!” - Theme Parks News by Attractions Daily
“Hopefully you'll get a decent log flume too.” - Richard Collins
“Can’t wait to come see it in place, first step of bringing the magic.” - Adventure Dad UK
“Fantastic! Looking forward to a visit.” - Your Experience Guide
“You need to compete with Universal which is getting built down south, I know you won’t have their money but as the film says ‘Build it and they will come’.” - Joanne Mccreesh
“Rebuild the ultimate.....” - Scott Leaning
“Hopefully a few more to come!! Make it great again!!” - Mark Roberts
“School trip to light water valley in the 80s was fab, loved the ultimate but hated the hellslide! Got to the top and looked over the side and had to come back down the stairs! Will you have the famous farm animals at the entrance , think it was a pig and a cow?” - Wendy Weldon
“Rachael Johnson might be worth a trip to LWV this year. Fantasy island owners have bought it.” - Nicola Robinson
“Great the park was saved as we have lost a few recently and even better they are investing in it - we all need to support our theme parks!!” - Graham Hawkins
“Nice big rides needed like saw, colossus, the swarm, saw, stealth at Thorpe park!” - Clare Walkinshaw
“Yes incredible news, can’t wait to ride.” - Stu Simms
“Mike Gott yes!! A bigger ride.” - Donna Marie Gott
“Great to see the old place getting a bit of investment.” - Andrew Paul
“Excellent! Can’t wait to be back.” - Ash Stanworth
“Thank god for a much better investment. Let's hope the future is bright for this park.” - Tom Exley
“Excited to see what this year holds for the park.” - Alexandra Cole
“Good to see something new.” - Alex King
“About time they spent money and made more rollercoasters.” - James Barrass
“Bringing Lightwater Valley back to life.” - Marie Hannah
“Bring the Toad in the hole back! A ride in the skip needs to be a thing again!” - Lee Hughes
“Good luck,, need something big, Universal are about change the theme park landscape!! Hope light water valley can just come up with something to diminish the bad memories of the last few years... Best of luck.” - Daniel Gowens
“Finally a return to the good stuff for LWV. I would love to see a version of the ultimate, or at least a memorial for the old gal.” - David Oliver
“Have to start coming back now you are putting bigger rides back!” - Joe Bloggs
“They have to invest with bigger rides & bring an older crowd back, or they'll be next to go. Kiddies theme park was never the way!!” - Richard Willcock
“Finally something thrilling. I hated the way the park was going under the previous owner, even my 8 year old found the rides too boring.” - David Grint