Raven (Paultons Park)
| Raven | |
|---|---|
| Previously known as Cobra (2006–2025) | |
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| 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 | Operating |
| Opening date |
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| Closing date | September 7, 2025 (as Cobra) |
| 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.[2]
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.[3] The attraction reopened on 16 May 2026 under the new name Raven, featuring updated theming and a revised colour scheme while retaining its original ride layout.[1][4]
References
- 1 2 "Valgard: Realm of the Vikings". paultonspark.co.uk. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ↑ "The Cobra Coaster". paultonspark.co.uk. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Paulton's Park announces new £12m Viking-themed world". BBC News. 18 May 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ Mitchell, Bea (30 October 2025). "Paultons Park sets opening date for new Viking-themed land". blooloop.com. Retrieved 31 March 2026.