Have a break and take in the views high up over Thorpe Park and the surrounding area...
Have a break and take in the views high up over Thorpe Park and the surrounding area...
| Theme Park | Thorpe Park |
|---|---|
| Park Area | Lost City |
| Type | Big Wheel |
| Audience | Families |
| Opened | 2003 |
| Closed | 2004 (replaced by Rush) |
| Manufacturer | Fabbri |
| Model | Ferris Wheel |
| Height | 82 ft |
Eclipse
Eclipse was a large ferris wheel that sat in the Lost City area of Thorpe Park. It arrived at the park in 2003, along with Nemesis Inferno and Quantum in a somewhat bumper year for ride additions.
The ride allowed guests to take a break and view the park from up high. However, at a time when the park was well into its transition into a thrill park, it didn’t really fit with the new target market. It never managed to attract a long queue, and guest feedback was largely negative.
Ultimately, Eclipse only lasted two seasons before being moved to sister park Chessington World of Adventures to re-open as Peeking Heights.
Eclipse sat in Lost City
The ride could be seen from all over the park
Eclipse peeks out over Zodiac
Towering over Lost City
Eclipse close up
Looking down on the Dome
Thorpe Belle
A Colossus train
Eclipse gave a unique view of the whole of Colossus
The X:\No Way Out pyramid
Riding on Eclipse
Eclipse with Quantum, both new for 2003
