Alton Towers, Theme park in Farley, GB
The park features over 40 rides and attractions across its 500-acre property, including ten roller coasters and a dedicated CBeebies Land for children.
Beginning as a private estate of the Earls of Shrewsbury in 1860, the grounds transformed into a theme park in 1980 after adding rides in the 1970s.
The park divides into distinct areas such as Towers Street, Gloomy Wood, and Forbidden Valley, each presenting specific themes and entertainment options.
Children measuring under 90 centimeters enter the park without charge, while advance tickets for other visitors start at 29 pounds sterling.
The Smiler roller coaster holds the world record for the highest number of inversions, demonstrating the park's commitment to mechanical innovation.
Location: Farley
Official opening: 1963
Website: https://AltonTowers.com/plan-your-visit/before-you-visit/accessibility
GPS coordinates: 52.99056,-1.89250
Latest update: May 28, 2025 06:56
These theme parks are located in historic estates, tropical settings, and modern entertainment complexes. From high-speed roller coasters to themed areas with regional culture, each park offers unique entertainment. The venues combine rides, shows, and special attractions for visitors of all ages.
The Smiler
417 m
Nemesis
766 m
Oblivion
505 m
Wicker Man
320 m
Galactica
874 m
Rita
633 m
Alton Towers
467 m
Thirteen
667 m
Corkscrew
667 m
Black Hole
408 m
Hex – the Legend of the Towers
563 m
The Flume
300 m
Nemesis: Sub-Terra
5 m
Alton Castle
1.2 km
Alton Towers Waterpark
1.3 km
Ripsaw
5 m
Runaway Mine Train
471 m
Spinball Whizzer
231 m
The Curse at Alton Manor
575 m
Congo River Rapids
408 m
Beastie
196 m
Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure
195 m
Alton Towers Resort
378 m
Memorial To The 15th Earl Of Shrewsbury
407 m
The Talbot Inn
1.2 km
Lords Bridge (That Part In Alton Cp)
1.1 km
Alton Bridge (That Part In Alton Parish)
1.2 km
The Pagoda Fountain And Bridge Pier
592 mReviews
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