Raven (Paultons Park)
| Raven | |
|---|---|
| Previously known as Cobra (2006–2025) | |
| Paultons Park | |
| Location | Paultons Park |
| Park section | Valgard: Realm of the Vikings |
| Coordinates | 50°56′50″N 1°33′26″W / 50.947327°N 1.557086°W |
| Status | Under construction |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Gerstlauer |
| Model | Bobsled Coaster |
| Height | 54.2 ft (16.5 m) |
| Speed | 31.1 mph (50.1 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
Raven (formerly Cobra) is a steel roller coaster located at Paultons Park in the United Kingdom. Manufactured by Gerstlauer, the ride is a Bobsled Coaster (Model 450/4) that opened to the public on 18 March 2006. Designed as a family-thrill attraction, the coaster features a series of helices, tight turns, drops, and airtime hills along its 450-metre (1,476 ft) layout, reaching a height of approximately 17 metres (54 ft) and a top speed of about 46 km/h (29 mph).[1]
Restrictions
Riders must be at least 1.1 metres (3 ft 7 in) tall and 4 years of age to ride. Children under 8 years old and below 1.3 metres (4 ft 3 in) must be accompanied by a responsible adult.[1]
The ride features single cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows, for a total of 4 riders per car.
History
The roller coaster opened to the public on 18 March 2006 and operated until 7 September 2025, when it closed temporarily to allow for the construction of Valgard: Realm of the Vikings, a new themed area.
In September 2025, the ride closed for refurbishment as part of the area’s development. It is scheduled to reopen in May 2026 under the new name Raven, featuring updated theming and a revised colour scheme while retaining its original ride layout.[2]
References
- ^ "Valgard: Realm of the Vikings - New at Paultons Park in 2026". paultonspark.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ^ "Valgard: Realm of the Vikings - New at Paultons Park in 2026". paultonspark.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-03-12.