The popular Apocalypse thrill ride at UK park Drayton Manor will close this year after 23 years in operation.

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The Apocalypse ride at the Drayton Manor amusement park in Staffordshire, UK, is set to close after 23 years.

When it opened, the Apocalypse was the first stand-up drop tower ride but the park is closing the ride to make way for new developments.

Apocalypse has won several awards in its time, including Best Thrill Ride in Europe.