This new 'Family Lift & Launch' roller coaster from Intamin Amusement Rides forms part of the Wild West-themed land, Frontier Falls, which opened this spring.

Designed specifically to suit its location, riders will board the new mine train themed ride as the Western land comes to life, taking visitors on an unforgettable journey.

The new action-packed attraction is set to excite enthusiasts as the world’s first-ever roller coaster with two unique multi-directional experiences. Riders are in for double the fun, not knowing which route they’ll take, adding an element of surprise with each ride.

Drayton Manor says that Gold Rush is the first roller coaster in the UK to feature a backward launch into 'outdoor gravity track', and with over a two-minute ride time on the longest track length for a family roller coaster in the UK, excitement is guaranteed.

Younger thrill-seekers can also experience the new ride, as the seat and bar lap restraints are suitable for many children, thanks to the minimum height requirement of 1 metre.

Victoria Lynn, Managing Director at Drayton Manor Resort, said:

“We’ve been so excited to share the full extent of our new Wild West-themed land since the opening of Frontier Falls this spring. The arrival of Gold Rush plays a key part in our biggest year yet, promising a unique experience unlike anything our guests have experienced before. We can’t wait to see what our visitors think of it this summer!”

Gold Rush is just one part of the resort’s biggest year, following the relaunched The Wave, as well as Frontier Falls.