From 16th May 2026, the Viking realm of Valgard will rise at Paultons Park. Face the wrath of Drakon, (Paultons’ most thrilling coaster yet and the first ever inverting coaster at the Park) as it intertwines with Raven - another legendary coaster reborn. Swing into battle on the UK’s first epic ‘Vild Swing’ ride, explore a Viking-themed playground, and feast like true warriors in a brand-new Nordic themed dining hall.
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Where is Valgard: Realm of the Vikings located in Paultons Park?
Valgard is located adjacent to Lost Kingdom in Paultons Park.
When does Valgard: Realm of the Vikings open at Paultons Park?
Valgard: Realm of the Vikings will open from 16th May 2026.
What does the Drakon thrill coaster ride involve?
Drakon is a custom Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter roller coaster with a vertical lift hill that plunges into a beyond vertical drop, with an inversion coaster track that intertwines at top speeds with a legendary existing coaster at the Park.
The ride height information for Drakon is:
- Children must be at least 1.25 metres to ride.
- Children under 1.4 metres must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Are there any other new rides or attractions in Valgard: Realm of the Vikings?
Yes, as well as Drakon – our legendary Gerstlauer Bobsled will be reborn as Raven. ‘Vild Swing’ a 12m high Art Wild Swing is a first of its kind in the UK. There will also be a Viking themed playground and feasting dining hall.
The ride height information for Vild Swing is:
- Children must be at least 90cm to ride.
- Children under 7 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
The ride height information for Raven is:
- Children must be at least 1.1m tall to ride.
- Children under 8 years old and 1.3 metres in height must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
What age is Valgard: Realm of the Vikings appropriate for?
Parents, older children and teens will love this new line up of rides, but they are not for the faint-hearted. So be prepared to be brave.
The ride height information for Drakon is:
- Children must be at least 1.25 metres to ride.
- Children under 1.4 metres must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
The ride height information for Vild Swing is:
- Children must be at least 90cm to ride.
- Children under 7 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
The ride height information for Raven is:
- Children must be at least 1.1m tall to ride.
- Children under 8 years old and 1.3 metres in height must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Is Valgard: Realm of the Vikings included in the entry ticket?
Yes, Valgard and its rides and attractions will be included in all Paultons Park tickets after they open in 2026.
What other plans are there for Paultons Park in the future?
In March 2025, Paultons Park submitted a planning application to construct a holiday village, which will see the creation of a resort offering by installing 85-95 units of lodge-style accommodation, adjacent to Valgard: Realm of the Vikings, with its own parking and entrance to the park.
What’s new for 2027 at Paultons Park?
Lots of people are speculating about a water ride opening at Paultons Park in 2027. Let us know what you think! Tag @paultonspark on social media. Could there be a Serpents Curse?
