Depth Charge: n. A bomb that explodes at a pre-set depth underwater.
In Short
The Depth Charge slides offer families a watery plunge down 40ft on a dinghy.
Fact File
Opened
1991
Manufacturer
N. V. Aquatic
Ride Type
Water Slide
Official Rating
Thrilling and Fun
On Ride Photo
Yes
Fastrack
No
Height Restriction
Min 0.9m (under 1.1m with an adult)
Chest Restriction
No
Max Height
39ft (12m)
Slide Length
105ft (35m)
Throughput
350 people/hour
Duration
10 seconds
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TTP Review
Depth Charge is a simple 4-lane water slide. Riders queue for what can be ages (due to a very low ride throughput), board their rubber dinghies (either individually or in pairs), and are launched down the slide via a tilting ramp. The slides offer small amounts of airtime on the bumps, and a satisfyingly splashy ending, but the ride is over in seconds.
Depth Charge does fit in well with Neptune's Kingdon and the beach area. Families will often bring their swimming costumes to Thorpe Park, and spend the afternoon on Depth Charge, the beach and the Wet Wet Wet! slides. However, there's almost certainly a better use of the large space this section of the Park takes up...
Depth Charge can get and often does get very busy. For a ride that lasts seconds and is not hugely thrilling, queueing for over 30 minutes is really not worth it - especially if you're seeking big thrills. Depth Charge is a nice addition for parents with young children, but overall, the ride experience is limited.
Positives:
A well themed (if a little tatty-looking) area.
Not too intense.
Racing with friends is fun!
Negatives:
Very low throughput makes for long queues.
Ride time is less than 10 seconds...
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Your Reviews
"When I went on Depth Charge I couldn't see where I was going because my friend was in front of me! I felt sick on it but I had lots of fun. 9/10." Hollie, London, UK.
"I went to the UK on holiday and I think that this ride is too short, still fun, but not the best." Shakira Pesalski, New York, USA.
"I love Depth Charge! It was my first ever ride at Thorpe Park, and it's such great fun for all the family! :)" Samuel, Kent, USA.
