Theme parks · East of England
Cannonball Express (roller coaster)
In or near Blundeston.
Cannonball Express is a roller coaster located at Pleasurewood Hills, Corton, near Lowestoft, Suffolk. It is the only Schwarzkopf Jumbo V coaster to be manufactured.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- School holidays (Apr–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Pleasurewood Hills · 0.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cannonball Express is a roller coaster located at Pleasurewood Hills, Corton, near Lowestoft, Suffolk. It is the only Schwarzkopf Jumbo V coaster to be manufactured.
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Cannonball Express is a roller coaster located at Pleasurewood Hills, Corton, near Lowestoft, Suffolk. It is the only Schwarzkopf Jumbo V coaster to be manufactured.
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Background
History
The ride was built in 1983 for a German travelling fair and briefly operated at Meli Park in Belgium as Jumbo 5. In 1985 it was relocated to Funland Park in Folkestone, Kent, where it was renamed Super Figure Eight. In 1995 it moved to Pleasurewood Hills as Cannonball Express, where it was mine train themed. In 2005 it was refurbished and renamed Enigma. In 2017 the name reverted to Cannonball Express. As Cannonball Express, the ride originally had four trains coloured: There is now only 1 train in operation, which seats only eight people. With separate on- and off-loading stations it means the ride has a very low capacity of around 160 people per hour. The reason the other trains were…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5062, 1.7451
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Corton
- Postcode
- NR32 4TZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lowestoft
- Established
- 1995
- Nearest railway station
- Pleasurewood Hills — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.pleasurewoodhills.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Cannonball Express (roller coaster) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cannonball Express (roller coaster)?
- Cannonball Express (roller coaster) is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR32 4TZ), in the parish of Corton.
- What is Cannonball Express (roller coaster)?
- Cannonball Express is a roller coaster located at Pleasurewood Hills, Corton, near Lowestoft, Suffolk. It is the only Schwarzkopf Jumbo V coaster to be manufactured.
- How do I get to Cannonball Express (roller coaster)?
- The nearest railway station is Pleasurewood Hills, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR32 4TZ.
- When was Cannonball Express (roller coaster) built?
- Built or established in 1995.
- Does Cannonball Express (roller coaster) charge admission?
- Cannonball Express (roller coaster) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Cannonball Express (roller coaster)?
- The nearest railway station is Pleasurewood Hills, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR32 4TZ.
- Is Cannonball Express (roller coaster) suitable for children?
- Yes — Cannonball Express (roller coaster) is a family attraction designed for children. Most rides and attractions are aimed at the under-12 age band.