Flambards Theme Park is inviting people to celebrate National Rollercoaster Day on Thursday, August 16th by taking a ride on the UK's most southerly rollercoaster.

The Hornet is a steel family twister rollercoaster which reaches speeds of up to 40km/h.

Passengers sit side by side in individual cars as they travel above the park on the curving 400-metre track.

It is the perfect first real roller coaster experience for youngsters as it's a family ride suitable for accompanied children from 90 cms.

Flambards fun mix of rides, indoor attractions and entertainment makes it the perfect destination for an unforgettable family day out.

Feel the G-Force on the new 'Sky-Force' ride. Whizzing high above the Park, this adrenaline-packed ride is guaranteed fun for thrill-seekers.

Check out the amazing views from SkyRaker, brave the Thunderbolt, journey to the stars on Space Race and get wet on the Colorado River log flume.  

Traditional fun is guaranteed on the Carousel and Teacup rides plus the Cornwall Eye and Balloon Race.

There's loads of undercover soft play for little ones, plus outdoor adventure play and more in Ferdi's Funland.

Spot life-sized dinosaurs on the Jurassic Journey. Visit the Dino-Nursey & Hatchery and join the Dino-Dig to unearth fossilised remains in a prehistoric boneyard.

Plus, for those rainy days, take a walk through history in Flambards' award-winning undercover attractions. Journey back in time to discover Britain in the Blitz, The War Gallery and Aviation Experience and an entire Victorian Village – all under one roof.

Originating in America, Roller Coaster Day was first celebrated in the 1980s. The origins of the celebration are not completely clear, however, the most widely believed explanation is the date was chosen to mark the anniversary, in 1898, when the original patent for a roller coaster ride was first issued.

• Flambards Theme Park, Helston, Cornwall TR13 0QA. Tel: 01326 573 404 or visit www.flambards.co.uk for more information.

For more information please contact: Alice Furness at Flamingo Marketing on 01637 873379 or email alice@flamingo-marketing.co.uk.