Staffordshire theme park Drayton Manor has a new ride as part of a £2.5m investment programme for the 2002 season. The Maelstrom, an invention of Ride Trade of Liechtenstein, seats 32 riders facing outwards on a circular gondola. The gondola, at the end of a 17.4m pendulum, then swings to a height of 22.5m, while simultaneously whirling and revolving. Details: +44 (0) 1827 287979
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