Alton Towers
Address
Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, United Kingdom
Country
uk
Website
https://www.altontowers.comOpening Hours
Daily 10:00-18:00 (extended to 22:00 during summer season, special Halloween Scarefest hours in October)
Popularity
**🏆 #1 Theme Park in UK | Europe's Most Visited** - **2.1+ million annual visitors** making it Britain's largest theme park - **43+ years of operation** since opening as theme park in 1980 - **International recognition** attracting guests from across Europe - **Record-breaking attractions** consistently ranking in global top lists - **Award-winning experiences** including world-first roller coasters
Britain's Ultimate Theme Park Experience
Alton Towers stands as the United Kingdom's largest and most prestigious theme park, transforming from a magnificent stately home into Europe's premier thrill destination. Spanning 910 acres of stunning Staffordshire countryside, this iconic resort has been delivering world-class entertainment since 1980.
🏰 Rich Heritage & Historic Grandeur
Originally the magnificent estate of the Earls of Shrewsbury, Alton Towers combines centuries of history with cutting-edge theme park innovation. The Gothic Revival mansion ruins and historic gardens create a unique backdrop unlike any other theme park in the world, offering both heritage and high-octane thrills.
🎢 Evolution of Excellence
- 1980s: Britain's theme park revolution begins with the Corkscrew - UK's first double-loop coaster
- 1990s: The golden era featuring Nemesis (1994) - consistently rated as one of the world's best roller coasters
- 2000s: Innovation continues with Oblivion (1998) - world's first vertical drop coaster, and Rita (2005)
- 2010s: The Smiler (2013) breaks records with 14 inversions, Wicker Man (2018) brings wooden coaster thrills
- 2020s: Nemesis Reborn (2024) resurrects the legendary coaster with enhanced theming
🌟 Unmatched Scale & Variety
Alton Towers masterfully balances extreme thrill rides with family entertainment across 10 distinctive themed areas. From the adrenaline-pumping intensity of Forbidden Valley to the whimsical charm of CBeebies Land, the park caters to every age and thrill preference.
Key Highlights:
- 10 world-class roller coasters including multiple record-breakers
- Europe's most intense theme park experiences
- Award-winning themed accommodations and luxury hotels
- Scarefest - Europe's premier Halloween theme park event
Attractions in Alton Towers
Nemesis Reborn
🔥 The Legend Returns - Reborn and Enhanced
Nemesis Reborn marks the triumphant return of Britain's most beloved roller coaster, completely rebuilt and enhanced while preserving everything that made the original a global legend.
🏆 Legendary Status
- 30 years of consistent recognition as one of the world's greatest coasters
- Completely rebuilt with modern B&M engineering excellence
- Enhanced theming bringing the alien creature story to life
- Improved capacity and smoother ride experience
🎯 The Ultimate Inverted Experience
- Intense 3.5G forces through dramatic inversions
- Zero-G roll and corkscrew elements over rushing waterfalls
- Perfectly paced 90-second intense experience
- Quarry setting creating unique below-ground coaster layout
The return of the king - Nemesis Reborn continues the legacy of Britain's most iconic roller coaster with modern excellence.