Great American Theme Park - Liverpool

Liverpool’s tallest ever Ferris Wheel will feature at a new event at Wavertree Playground. The 40-metre/130ft-tall attraction is one of over 30 rides and attractions appearing at the Great American Theme Park from Saturday 17th to Bank Holiday Monday 26th May.

“Passengers on the ‘Eye’ will see the city from a whole new perspective,” says theme park co-organiser David Taylor. “Few people will ever have viewed Liverpool from this height, angle and location and with great weather forecast for the weekend visibility should be fantastic.”

Joining the Mystery Eye at the 9-day event in Wavertree will be two other headline attractions – Bomber Mark 2, a giant 50-metre spinning propeller and the tallest and fastest travelling ride in the world, and Mad Mouse, a roller coaster with a twist (the cars spin as they move along the track).

“The Mystery has hosted a number of fun fairs in the past,” says Taylor,” but with the Great American Theme Park we want to take it to the next level, offering bigger and better rides, free family entertainment and extras like an undercover food court and a pay-one price ticketing system.”

Over the first weekend (May 17th/18th), stuntman Tod Cody performs an action-packed Wild West show, demonstrating the cowboy skills that made his great, great grandfather Buffalo Bill such a legend at the turn of 20th century. Over the Bank Holiday Weekend, meanwhile, Uncle Sam strides into town for regular stilt-walking displays. Guests will also be given chance to meet and greet players from the Liverpool Centurions American Football Team during the event.

American themed rides include Spider-Man, the only ride of its kind in Northern Europe, and the Superbowl. Also featured will be the Frisbee, Twister, Eclipse, Reverse Bungee, plus tried and tested family favourites like the Waltzer, Dodgems, Fun House Ghost Train and kiddie rides.

Visitors will be able to enjoy unlimited rides for just £4.99 or £8.99 (depending on age/height) during either one of two wristband sessions each Sunday, and a number of other great offers are promised throughout the event. Entry is free at all times.

The Great American Theme Park takes place at Wavertree Playground (“The Mystery”), L15 4LE, from Saturday 17th to Bank Holiday Monday 26th May. Opening times are Saturday 17th/Sunday 18th May from 12–8pm, Monday 19th to Friday 23rd May from 4–8pm and Saturday 24th to Bank Holiday Monday 26th May from 12–8pm.