Rattlesnake, Steel roller coaster in Chessington World of Adventures, England.
Rattlesnake is a steel roller coaster at Chessington World of Adventures in Surrey, England, themed around a mine setting with cars styled after mine carts. The track runs through tight turns and sections that dip below ground level, creating sudden drops along the way.
The ride was built by manufacturer Maurer and opened in 1998. Local building regulations capped the maximum height of the structure, which shaped how the track was designed from the start.
The ride features a mining theme set in a Western landscape, with cars designed to resemble mine carts moving through themed scenery. Visitors experience this fictional underground expedition through the visual story created along the track.
There is a minimum height requirement to ride, and the seats have size restrictions that may affect some guests. It is a good idea to check the access conditions before your visit, as they can change over time.
Parts of the track were buried underground specifically because above-ground construction was not allowed beyond a certain height at this site. The result is a series of drops that catch riders off guard, since the dips are invisible from outside the ride.
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