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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.
Alton Towers, Staffordshire, United Kingdom