A THEME park which boasts Europe's longest rollercoaster may introduce a more down-to-earth ride next year.

Lightwater Valley, near Ripon, North Yorkshire, is famed for The Ultimate, its stomach-churning, one-and-a-half mile ride.

But managers are considering introducing something far more sedate next year - dodgem cars, one of the most traditional fairground attractions.

The park has applied to Harrogate Borough Council for permission to install a temporary building to house dod-gems.

A spokesman for the park said they were looking at new attractions for next season and providing dodgem rides was just one possibility.