Titanic-themed children’s ‘ride and slide’ at family farm is branded ‘disrespectful’

Titanic-themed children’s ‘ride and slide’ at family farm is branded ‘disrespectful’ | Freelance News Reporter Published August 17, 2026 3:03pm Updated August 17, 2026 3:03pm The Titanic-themed ride and slide at Graveley Fruit Farm was criticised as being disrespectful to its namesake’s victims (Picture: Graveley Fruit Farm/Facebook) A Titanic-themed ‘ride and slide’ attraction has been called ‘disrespectful’ for attempting to recreate the downed ship. The children’s ride, featuring a replica of the 1912 sunken vessel, was promoted this summer at Graveley Fruit Farm near Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Costing £2 per ride, the ship, depicted with two of its iconic funnels, tilts upwards before ejecting riders onto a crash mat. But some families were left bemused by the attraction, claiming it was a ‘distasteful’ homage to the tragic sinking, which claimed the lives of some 60 children. Andy Turner wrote on the farm’s Facebook page: ‘I’m sorry, but this is one of the most distasteful, disrespectful, and strange attractions for children. Sign up for all of the latest stories Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens. ‘I cannot believe that you have created a game and ride based on a such a tragedy. Would you create a game based on Auschwitz or the twin towers? ‘The Titanic is infamous for sinking, causing the deaths of 1,500 people of which 60 were children. This is sickening and anybody who doesn’t see an issue with this clearly has no sense of morality.’ Riders are tilted upwards before being ejected onto a crash mat (Picture: alexdodman/ Instagram ) Claire Borchers commented: ‘Strange bunch of people who not only enjoy, but endorse this. A simple change to the name/colour of this ship would make it far less offensive and more appropriate as a children’s ride.’ ‘There wouldn’t be a ride focused around the twin towers or other historical tragedies, so why is this acceptable?’, she added. Graveley Farm opened in 1981 and offers a playground, crazy golf and strawberry picking during the summer. The Titanic ride returned in May after having previously ran for several years. Responding to criticisms, the farm said it would change the name of the ride ‘ASAP’. However it later reversed this decision, saying it had received lots of support to retain the name, the Sun reported. RMS Titanic sank on her major voyage after sailing into an iceberg on April 15, 1912. Of the 2,220 passengers and crew onboard, nearly 1,500 lost their lives. Metro has contacted Graveley Farm for comment. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk. For more stories like this, check our news page. Arrow MORE: The ‘sweet spot’ commuter town between London and Cambridge with houses £284,000 cheaper News Updates Stay on top of the headlines with daily email updates.