larger wheels had to be fitted instead. One of the trains suffered from a wheel collapse on one of the train car chassis, resulting in minor injuries as the train coasted to a gradual stop. In 2016, Lightwater Valley celebrated 25 years of The Ultimate. The Ultimate did not operate during the 2020 season and remained closed throughout 2021. Following their takeover of the park, The Brighton Pier Group’s Chief Executive stated, ‘The Ultimate is not dead in the water. It needs some work doing on it, but we are more than conscious of its iconic status. If we can do something with it, then we will. Obviously, safety has got to be the priority, so in due course, we will have a look at it and make sure it complies with modern standards. It is quite unique. There are options to shorten it a little bit or to change its track. You wouldn’t want something that large in your back garden and not be able to use it, would you?’ The park confirmed on the 11th January 2023 that the ride would be dismantled citing prohibitive costs in updating the ride. The process of dismantling and scrapping the ride began in February 2023. Gallery References Amusement parks in England Tourist attractions in North Yorkshire 1969 establishments in England Buildings and structures in North Yorkshire