SAW - The Ride
BEST FOR
Ages 1+
ENTRY
from £32
WHERE
Chertsey
What it’s like
A horror-film rollercoaster with a 100-degree drop, plus 25-odd other rides in the same park.
The big draw is in the name. SAW - The Ride is a horror-themed coaster with a 100-degree drop and a couple of inversions thrown in for good measure, built around the film franchise, so it leans into dark tunnels, strobes and the odd jump-scare rather than just speed. It's not for the faint-hearted or the small: you need to be able to walk 25 metres unaided, have three full limbs (any missing below elbow or knee is fine), and fit within a 51 inch torso restriction. That rules out toddlers and anyone who struggles with confined, flashing spaces, so this one's really for older kids and up.
Beyond the coaster itself there's a wider park to explore, with over 25 other rides and attractions to fill the rest of the day. A standard day ticket booked online starts at £32, and it's genuinely worth booking ahead rather than turning up on the day, since gate prices for day tickets can run up to £33 more per person. Weekday hours are 10 till 5, stretching to 10 till 6 at weekends and peak times, so a full day here is a proper day out rather than a quick visit.
If you fancy the seasonal scare season, there's a combined day ticket with Fright Nights access from £39, or a Fright Nights entry ticket bundled with the scare mazes from £71 if you want the full haunted-house treatment on top of the rides. There's also an overnight option with two days of park entry from £77 per person, based on four sharing a cabin, which could make sense if you're planning to hit both the coasters and the Fright Nights extras without cramming it into one day. One genuinely useful perk: if rain closes rides for more than an hour of your visit, they'll give you a free return visit, which takes some of the sting out of a soggy British day out.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Older kids and teens; not suitable for toddlers or younger children
- Worth knowing
- Free return visit if rain closes rides for more than an hour
- The 51 inch torso restriction and 25m unaided walk rule catch a lot of families out, so check before you queue.
- An annual pass is £64, which could work out cheaper if you fancy more than one visit a year.
- Ride queue times are shown in real time via sensors, so the app is worth a look before committing to a queue.
- Fright Nights needs its own ticket on top of standard entry.
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
A standard day ticket starts at £32 online. Buying at the gate instead can add up to £33 per person, so it pays to book ahead.
Do we need to book in advance?
Yes, and booking online rather than turning up is also the cheaper option. Popular dates can sell out too.
Is SAW - The Ride suitable for younger kids?
No. Riders need to walk 25 metres unaided, have three full limbs, and fit a 51 inch torso restriction, and the ride itself is full of dark spaces, strobes and loud effects.
What if it rains during our visit?
If rain stops rides for more than an hour, they'll give you a free return visit.
What's included with a standard day ticket?
Full access to the park's rides and attractions, plus the Launchpad recharge area for a breather between rides. Fright Nights is a separate ticket on top of this.
Which days have shorter queues?
Tuesday to Thursday in term time tend to be quietest. Weekends, school holidays and bank holidays are busiest, especially for the newer coasters.
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