A waterslide which has been dubbed the world's fastest is set to open at the end of the month.
The World’s Strongest Man, Eddie Hall, will be one of the first people to test out the 'Thunderbolt' which reaches speeds of 39kph.
The slide is one of the four new slides opening at Waterworld in Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham Live reports.
The official opening of the ‘Tornado Alley’ zone will take place on Wednesday (August 28).
Waterworld owner Mo Chaudry said: “We believe the rides on our top platform are the highest in the UK – and Thunderbolt is also the fastest.
“The opening of these rides marks the end of a mammoth construction project, and the first stage of a huge new era for Waterworld which cements our position as the UK’s number one indoor tropical aqua park.
“In addition to the new rides, we are expanding our outdoor pool area, and have already completed a major upgrade of lockers and changing facilities.
“We also intend to refurbish, theme and expand the existing upper decks and use some of the new build space to provide food and beverage areas with seating and lounging – so that up to 1,500 people can enjoy seeing the action in the water park in a relaxed environment.”
This is what's in the complex:
- Thunderbolt: The fastest and steepest, reaching speeds of up to 39kph.
- Cyclone: This one is classified as ‘medium to severe’, and can be ridden on either a one or two-person raft.
- Stormchaser: The longest of the four new rides, also classified as medium to severe, designed for single or two-person rings.
- Hurricane: To be ridden feet first, lying on your back. This one is classified as ‘severe’.
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