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Alton Towers Resort (UK: / ˈ ɒ l t ən / ⓘ OL-tən) (often shortened to Alton Towers) is a theme park and resort complex in Staffordshire, England, near the village of Alton. [3] The park is operated by Merlin Entertainments Group and incorporates a theme park , water park , mini golf and hotel complex .
Alton Towers is located near the village of Alton in Staffordshire, England. The former country estate was a former seat of the Earls of Shrewsbury. It is now a major theme park in the United Kingdom. In 2012, it attracted 2.4 million visitors, making it the most visited theme park in the United Kingdom and 9th most visited theme park in Europe.
Chained Oak. The Chained Oak is an oak tree, tied in chains, near to the village of Alton, Staffordshire, England. The tree, referred to as "The Old Oak", is the subject of a local legend involving the Earl of Shrewsbury and an old beggar woman. It is located on a public footpath to the left of the Chained Oak B&B.
The Smiler at RCDB. The Smiler is a steel roller coaster located at Alton Towers in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. The Infinity Coaster model from Gerstlauer set a world record for most inversions on a roller coaster when it opened in 2013, [3] featuring 14 inversions that include dive loops, sidewinders, corkscrews, and other inverting elements.
In February 2024, Alton Towers submitted a planning application for a new 60 ft (18 m) tall ride in the Forbidden Valley, dubbed 'Project Ocean', on the site previously occupied by Funk ‘n’ Fly (originally occupied by Ripsaw). [4] This prompted speculation from enthusiasts about this new ride being a 'revival' of Ripsaw. [5]
Alton railway station serves the market town of Alton, in the English county of Hampshire. The station is the terminus for two railway lines: the Alton Line, which runs to Brookwood and on to London Waterloo, and the Mid Hants Watercress Railway which runs to Alresford. The latter once ran through to Winchester, but was closed to passengers in ...
Height restriction. 110 cm (3 ft 7 in) Previously known as. Grand Canyon Rapids. Congo River Rapids is a river rapids ride made by Intamin. It is located in the Katanga Canyon area of Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England. The rapids comes close to the Runaway Mine Train as it passes through the tunnel. It features twin waterfalls, and boats ...
Galactica at RCDB. Galactica is a flying roller coaster located in the Forbidden Valley area of Alton Towers amusement park in Staffordshire, England. It originally opened as Air on 16 March 2002 and is the first flying coaster manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard. Guests ride in a prone position, meant to produce the feeling of flight, as the ...