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Overview
Operating
Alton Towers is a theme park situated on what was a private estated owned by the Earls of Shrewsbury. The grounds opened to the public in 1860 and then transformed into a theme park inspired by Disneyland in 1980.
The park is notable for building a number of record breaking or "worlds first" rides, including the first dive coaster and first flying coaster from B&M.
- Opened
- Friday 4 April 1980
- Type
- Amusement / Theme Park
- Operator
- Merlin Entertainments
- Open
- Seasonally
- Website
- https://www.altontowers.com
Rides
Roller coasters
Galatica
Nemesis Reborn
Oblivion
Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure
Rita
Runaway Mine Train
Spinball Whizzer
Under Construction
TBC - Family coaster
Th13teen
The Smiler
Wicker Man
Closed / Removed
4 Man Bob
Closed / Removed
Alton Mouse
Closed / Removed
Beastie
Closed / Removed
Black Hole
Closed / Removed
Corkscrew
Closed / Removed
Mini Apple
Closed / Removed
New Beast
Closed / Removed
Thunderlooper
Flat rides
Dark rides
Water rides
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Location
Frequently asked questions
- Alton Towers is located in Staffordshire, United Kingdom.
- Alton Towers opened on Friday 4 April 1980
- No, Alton Towers operates seasonally. Please check the parks official website for opening dates and hours.
Articles
News
Toxicator at Alton Towers gets opening date
Friday 21 February 2025
News
Alton Towers unveils Toxicator for 2025
Monday 13 January 2025
News
Alton Towers: Hex Set to Reopen on 11 October After Extensive Maintenance
Tuesday 8 October 2024
News
Alton Towers unveils Scarefest attractions for 2024
Thursday 29 August 2024
Alton Towers, Staffordshire, United Kingdom